Civil Litigation
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August 28, 2025
Canada amends vessel operation regulations for more local management
The federal government is amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations so local authorities can more efficiently manage issues such as excessive speed, shoreline erosion and community safety concerns.
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August 28, 2025
Ontario court finds firearm officer cannot issue shooting range approvals with conditions
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has allowed an application finding that the chief firearms officer for Ontario cannot issue shooting range approvals with conditions, in a case where a Toronto shooting club was to shut down two firing lanes.
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August 28, 2025
Whelton Hiutin welcomes Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid as associates
Whelton Hiutin LLP has announced that Nicole Davidson and Tahir Khalid have joined the firm as associates.
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August 28, 2025
INTERPRETATION - Power of court - Ordinary meaning - Context
Appeal by Mak Mera Nigeria Limited against trial judge’s decision. James Bay Resources Limited entered into two agreements with Mak Mera which provided that Mak Mera would receive monetary compensation and shares for providing services to James Bay in having pursued business opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
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August 28, 2025
Federal Court of Appeal upholds $250K punitive damages for misleading conduct in patent dispute
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld an order requiring an Ontario dairy company and a contractor to pay nearly $400,000, including $250,000 in punitive damages, for building cooling cells that infringed a French firm’s patent.
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August 27, 2025
Law Foundation of Ontario celebrates 50 years in 2024 annual report
The Law Foundation of Ontario is marking its golden anniversary as part of its annual report for 2024. Last year marked the Law Foundation of Ontario’s 50th anniversary — making that year’s report a milestone paper in the life of the organization. In their joint introductory message, chair Linda Rothstein and CEO Lisa Cirillo stated that 2024 represented the organization’s “largest single granting year.”
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August 27, 2025
New judges appointed to the Court of Quebec
Quebec Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette has announced the appointment of Karine Bussière and Sophie Lamarre as judges to the Court of Quebec.
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August 27, 2025
Investigation into Google sparks privacy commissioner’s finding to delist some search results of names
After an investigation into a case against Google by an individual who was previously charged with criminal activity, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, has concluded that individuals have the right to have certain information about them delisted from search engine results when their name is searched online, in limited circumstances.
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August 27, 2025
Bayer agrees to $9M settlement in class action over birth control side effects
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has agreed to pay $9.05 million to settle a class actions concerning allegations that two of its oral contraceptive products cause blood clots and gallbladder disease.
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August 27, 2025
CROWN - Federal parliament - Prime Minister - Cabinet and Governor in Council - Authority and powers
Appeal by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice (the Appellants) against the Federal Court’s decision. The respondent brought an application before the Federal Court and sought an order of mandamus or, in the alternative, a declaration pursuant to sections 18 and 18.1 of the Federal Courts Act (FCA), to compel the appellants to appoint judges to fill vacancies in the Federal Courts and in provincial superior courts.