Civil Litigation
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April 26, 2024
CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS — On being charged with an offence — Independent and impartial tribunal
Appeals by Appellants from judgments of the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada (CMAC) which set aside stays of proceedings, ordered trials to proceed and dismissed cross-appeals. The appellants were members of the Canadian Armed Forces who were charged with service offenses.
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April 26, 2024
Reunification counselling for children who reject a parent: What is the law?
Parental estrangement, particularly when a child distances themselves from one parent, can have profound and lasting psychological effects. The absence of a parent in a child’s life can lead to a myriad of emotional, social and psychological challenges that persist well into adulthood.
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April 26, 2024
Court stays proposed class action against Canada related to '60s Scoop
The British Columbia Supreme Court has partially stayed a proposed class action against Canada that concerned the '60s Scoop for not complying with a settlement and being duplicative of another class action.
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April 26, 2024
Regulatory changes coming for Ontario lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners
In the name of protecting the public, Ontario’s law society has made it so lawyers in private practice will be required to have a client contingency plan should they unexpectedly have to stop providing legal services, and new sole practitioners will face possible suspension for not completing a “practice essentials course.”
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April 25, 2024
Canada imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel this month
Canada has imposed dealings bans and entry prohibitions against Iran and two senior Iranian military members under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations, following Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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April 25, 2024
SCC to hear appeals on Charter mobility rights and mandatory minimum penalties for child pornography
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear an appeal of a novel Charter s. 6 mobility rights ruling, which held that Newfoundland and Labrador did not violate the constitution when the province closed its borders for health reasons to non-essential visits by non-residents early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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April 25, 2024
The legal controversies of MAiD, part one
In a groundbreaking decision by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, the legal complexities surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) have been brought to the forefront in the case of W.V. v. M.V., 2024 ABKB 174, opined by Justice Colin C.J. Feasby.
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April 24, 2024
Court: Utilization of patented design in promotional materials not ‘use’ under Patent Act
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a finding that the utilization of a design, which if built would comprise the essential elements of a patent, does not constitute “use” to support a claim of infringement under the Patent Act.
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April 24, 2024
Trade tribunal to hold inquiry into alleged dumping of pea protein by China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has launched an inquiry into a complaint that China is dumping pea protein on the Canadian market.
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April 24, 2024
Court approves $51M settlement in class action against Facebook for privacy breaches
The British Columbia Supreme Court has allowed a $51 million settlement in a 12-year battle against Facebook regarding alleged privacy breaches related to its Sponsored Stories program.