May 29, 2026
In Block v. Block, 2026 BCSC 386, after a 12-day trial that involved the setting aside of a separation agreement based on Cyrus Paul Block’s failure to disclose his vast business interests, the trial judge made several property and support orders in favour of Deborah Ann Block, with payments to be made to her by her husband, Cyrus.
May 29, 2026
The Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (CBABC) has recognized Derek LaCroix with the Georges A. Goyer, Q.C. Memorial Award for Distinguished Service.
May 29, 2026
The federal government has appointed Nicolas Moisan, a partner at McCarthy Tétrault, a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Quebec.
May 29, 2026
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers made several changes to their rules and bylaws at the May 28 convocation, including changes to reporting requirements when lawyers and paralegals are accused of wrongdoing and expanding the certified specialist designation to include paralegals.
May 29, 2026
Appeal by the Crown from a judgment of the Ontario Court of Appeal which affirmed a judgment granting a stay of proceedings. Jacques-Taylor and three co-accused were charged with drug- and firearm‑related offences. On July 6, 2022, Jacques-Taylor and one of his co-accused appeared in court to set a trial date.
May 29, 2026
Appeal by the Crown from a judgment of the Ontario Court of Appeal which affirmed a judgment granting a stay of proceedings. The respondents were jointly charged with several offences in relation to a drug trafficking operation. They were part of 18 individuals who were divided into 10 overlapping prosecution groups.
May 29, 2026
When it comes to trust documents, an issue the courts have grappled with multiple times over the years is whether the beneficiaries of a trust are entitled to disclosure outside the context of adversarial litigation. Although trust beneficiaries are entitled to an accounting regarding the administration of trust property, there is no firmly established right to the disclosure of trust documents beyond an accounting.
May 29, 2026
Appeal by appellants of dismissal of its jurisdictional challenge and certification order as a class proceeding. The appellants, along with other affiliates, were part of the Airbnb group of companies. The companies operated a platform (the Airbnb Platform) that allowed travellers (Guests) to connect with individuals who had accommodations to offer for rent (Owners).
May 28, 2026
The B.C. Court of Appeal has quashed an appeal by Janssen Inc. and Johnson & Johnson in the province’s opioid health-care cost recovery class action, ruling that orders concerning discovery from class members are not appealable as of right.
May 28, 2026
The federal government is launching public consultations for feedback on how to strengthen and modernize the geographical indications regime under the Trademarks Act to shape future policies. Particular emphasis was placed on hearing from Indigenous people.