Turban trumps hard hat
A Home Depot manager discriminated against a Sikh security guard who refused to replace his turban with a hard hat.
Air India report faltered on racism issue: Attorney
Toronto attorney Raj Anand, who represented six families of victims, said Justice John Major’s report on the Air India tragedy was well done, “but the process was dismal.”
PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’
Supreme Court of Canada decision in Montreal (City) v. Montreal Port Authority upholds authority to collect payments from federal Crown agencies.
Black’s Fraud Conviction Set Aside
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to set aside Conrad Black’s fraud convictions. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/clip317894#clip317894.
Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant “Charter” Remedies
The Supreme Court of Canada has removed any lingering doubts that administrative tribunals have the authority to grant “Charter” remedies.
Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law
An important part of Ontario’s green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge (“SPC”) on ratepayers.
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes
Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.
Case Law Update: Baryluk v. Warner Bros. et al.
2010 MBQB 66, released 28 April 2010Costs Costs Against a Lawyer Personally
Case Law Update: Bell Canada v. Rogers Communications Inc.
2010 ONSC 3010, released 27 May 2010Interlocutory Injunctions Irreparable Harm Delay
Case Law Update: Piresferreira v. Ayotte
[2010] O.J. No. 2224, released 28 May 2010Employment Law – Causes of Action Negligent Infliction of Mental Suffering Not Available in Employment Context
Case Law Update: R. v. Conway
2010 SCC 22, released 11 June 2010Administrative Law Charter Remedies Jurisdiction of Administrative Tribunals
Case Law Update: Toronto Star Newspapers v. Canada
2010 SCC 21, released 10 June 2010Constitutional Law Mandatory Publication Bans at Bail Hearings do not Infringe the Freedom of Expression Guarantee under the Charter
Case Law Update: United States v. Yemec
2010 ONCA 414, released 8 June 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Defences Meaningful Opportunity to be Heard Equitable Orders Injunctions
Case Law Update: Yugraneft Corp. v. Rexx Management Corp.
2010 SCC 19, released 20 May 2010Enforcement of Foreign Judgments – Arbitration Awards – Limitation Periods
International Transport Quiz
Anever smaller world means more multi-jurisdictional litigation, with interprovincial, cross-border, and international business and transport raising many jurisdictional issues.