Civil Litigation
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July 28, 2025
Court strikes claims in oil and gas confidential information case
The British Columbia Supreme Court has struck a notice of civil claim against oil and gas company Pembina in a case alleging unlawful use of confidential information by another company, which it benefited from.
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July 25, 2025
Defendants’ production of records saves $108M claim from dismissal for long delay
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has ruled that the production of documents previously listed in an affidavit of records can significantly advance litigation, overturning the dismissal of a $108-million claim for long delay.
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July 25, 2025
Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal allows third party in 10-year oilfield services dispute
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has breathed new life into a complex legal battle that has been mired in the pleadings stage for over a decade, ruling that St. John’s-based TechnipFMC Canada Ltd. can be added as a third party to a lawsuit between diving contractor James Hynes and Mount Pearl, N.L.-based Professional Diving Contractors Limited, which does business as Pro-Dive Marine Services.
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July 25, 2025
Court allows leave to appeal in demolition case for reasonable apprehension of bias
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed leave to appeal in a case where the District of West Vancouver made an order to demolish a house, finding that the lower court judge once acted as counsel for the district in the same matter.
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July 25, 2025
Appeal dismissed despite trial judge’s concession error
In Insurance Corporation of British Columbia v. Dhaliwal, 2025 BCCA 142, the British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and two individual defendants challenging a trial award of damages to the plaintiff, Balbir Dhaliwal, arising from two motor vehicle accidents.
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July 25, 2025
A fraud trifecta: Doubtful deities, fake flight attendants, dubious dentists
Travel advisory: Planning a vacation trip shortly? The following information could keep you out of trouble.
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July 25, 2025
Acting for both buyer and seller: Court finds no conflict of interest by mortgage agent
In Ontario, the Mortgage Brokerages: Standards of Practice (Ontario Regulation 188/08) requires that mortgage brokerages and agents disclose in writing to a prospective borrower or lender whether they are acting for the lender, the borrower, or both. While there is no prohibition against acting for a lender and borrower in a transaction, steps should be taken to ensure the paperwork accurately describes the involvement of the broker or agent.
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July 25, 2025
Is generative AI a threat to the integrity of the justice system?
The use of generative artificial intelligence in the legal profession is continuing to grow. Although its application may have value in some areas of practice, its use in litigation has raised significant ethical questions because of the tendency for AI platforms to hallucinate cases. In circumstances where a court relies on fake cases to influence a decision, the integrity of the administration of justice and the legal profession can be irreparably tarnished.
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July 24, 2025
Federal Court rules against Ottawa in Cold Lake military base tax dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the City of Cold Lake, Alta., in a significant dispute over payments in lieu of taxes for a military base, finding that a federal minister failed to properly justify her decision on property valuations worth tens of millions of dollars.
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July 23, 2025
Court confirms disclosure prohibition in Canada-U.S. bridge dispute
The Federal Court has confirmed that redacted information in litigation relating to two international bridges between Canada and the U.S. cannot be disclosed. The case involves a condition imposed by Canada to demolish part of the U.S. bridge.