Business
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January 30, 2025
Law firms combine class actions against railway companies related to 2021 Lytton wildfire
Two rival class actions against CP Rail and CN Rail for the recovery of damages caused by a 2021 wildfire in Lytton, B.C. are being combined according to a release by law firms Slater Vecchio LLP and CFM Lawyers LLP.
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January 30, 2025
Saskatchewan court approves $6M settlement in Ticketmaster drip pricing class action
A $6 million settlement for a class action against Ticketmaster over allegations that it breached the Competition Act and consumer protection legislation by engaging in drip pricing has been approved by the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.
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January 30, 2025
‘Masterful advocacy’ in successful appeal shows justice must be seen to be done
The oft-quoted dictum of Lord Hewart, “Justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done” (R. v. Sussex Justices, [1924] 1 KB 256), sums up the reasoning in Travis Leonard's appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal released on Jan. 29, 2025 (R. v. Leonard, 2025 ONCA 63).
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January 30, 2025
Aroma case highlights need for stricter standards in international arbitration
Aggrieved persons do not approach arbitrators out of sheer love for arbitration. Instead, they seek compensation through a time-efficient, cost-effective process to address the non-performance of their contracts. In other words, they desire an effective and reliable method for settling disputes and require impartial arbitrators who adhere to professional standards and ethics.
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January 30, 2025
Key amendments to Canada’s criminal defence law in 2024 and 2025
Canada’s legal framework is constantly evolving to address new societal challenges and technological advancements. With the rise of digital threats, concerns over foreign interference, and the need for better financial protections, the federal government has introduced significant amendments to the Criminal Code and related legislation in 2024 and 2025. These changes reflect a growing emphasis on online safety, national security and financial accountability.
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January 29, 2025
Federal Court delists Regeneron patent, clearing path for Amgen biosimilar launch
The Federal Court has ruled that a patent for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) owned by New York-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is ineligible for inclusion on the patent register, clearing a barrier for Mississauga-based Amgen Canada to launch a biosimilar product.
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January 29, 2025
Appeal Court finds no fault in murder trial judge’s inferences
It all appeared very normal. On March 13, 2020, around 9:40 a.m., Leelavathi Seevaratnam, 74, was preparing to mop the family’s four-bedroom house in Agincourt when the doorbell rang. She opened the front door and saw a man holding a small brown box asking for a signature.
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January 29, 2025
7 new partners for Aird & Berlis
Monica Carinci, Ryan Cohen, Matthew Helfand, Meredith McCann, Ian McLeod, Lawrence Veregin and Jonathan Yantzi are the newest partners at Aird & Berlis, the firm has announced.
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January 29, 2025
Say nothing, do nothing: What role can social media play for Canada’s judiciary? | Daniel J. Escott
In today’s digital age, the pervasive nature of social media presents unique challenges and opportunities for the judiciary. While social media can be a valuable tool for public education and engagement, it also raises concerns about judicial impartiality, independence, and the maintenance of public trust. The Canadian Judicial Council has published a series of Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by Federally Appointed Judges to rise to this issue’s challenge, though they leave the public with more questions than answers.
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January 28, 2025
Inquiry calls for new prohibitions, penalties against foreign interference in Canada’s democracy
The federal Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference has recommended new prohibitions, fines and stiffer administrative monetary penalties (AMPs), as well as other legislative changes, to strengthen Canada’s defences against foreign interference in the country’s democratic processes.