B.C. Court of Appeal rules trial judge erred in double car accident case involving lawyer
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In writing for the panel, B.C. Court of Appeal Justice Andrew Mayer found the trial judge’s errors had a ‘cascading impact’ on the court’s assessment of damages for cost of future care, loss of housekeeping capacity, non-pecuniary damages and special damages.

Friday, July 04, 2025 @ 5:25 PM

The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for a Surrey, B.C., woman who was injured in two car accidents, finding that the lower court judge erred in law by failing to properly analyze an alternate theory for her injury and her future loss of earnings. ... [read more]

B.C. court upholds Quebec decision on $1.6M illegal payroll scheme

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 @ 4:03 PM

The British Columbia Supreme Court has dismissed an application to set aside a decision of the Quebec court in which the applicant failed “to report and remit approximately $1.6 million in employee source deductions.” ... [read more]

Ontario court clarifies evidence rules for blood alcohol concentration tests

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 @ 2:46 PM

Ontario’s top court has clarified the evidentiary requirements for the Crown to rely on blood alcohol concentration tests as conclusive proof in impaired driving cases, dismissing appeals in three prosecutions. ... [read more]

Competition Bureau investigates Amazon’s Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 @ 2:35 PM

The Competition Bureau announced that it has obtained a court order from the Federal Court to “advance its investigation into Amazon’s conduct on its online Canadian marketplace, Amazon.ca.” ... [read more]

Candidates barred in Ontario licensing exam cheating scandal can reapply for registration: LSO

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 @ 1:36 PM

Ontario’s highest court has refused to reopen a past appeal by a group of lawyer licensing candidates caught in a bar exam cheating scandal — but those who were banned from registering to be licensed are free to reapply if they have not already done so, given the “invalidation period” has come and gone. ... [read more]