Those Unvaccinated Against COVID-19 Cannot Serve on Jury Trials

We have previously written about the numerous issues the COVID-19 pandemic has caused for civil jury trials in Canada over the past 18 months,… Read More

Court of Appeal Upholds $105,000 Damages Award Against Father for Abuse of Twin Daughters

Being the victim of a physical assault or abuse is a traumatic and devastating experience for anyone, and this is magnified in situations… Read More

What Do Distracted Driving Laws Say On Cell Phone Use?

What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving means driving while engaging in another activity that distracts from the driver’s attention to the road. In Ontario, distracted… Read More

Releases Should Be Interpreted As Would Any Other Contract, Supreme Court of Canada Rules in Car Accident Case

Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada released a decision, in which it affirmed the application of modern contractual interpretation rules to… Read More

Appeal Court De-Certifies Class Action Over Tires Involved in Car Accident

In a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, the court set aside a class certification order in a case involving the recall… Read More

When Will A Court Appoint an “Estate Trustee During Litigation”?

In a recent Ontario decision, the court explained the purpose of and criteria for the appointment of an “estate trustee during litigation”… Read More

Ontario Court of Appeal Calls for Creative Solutions to Delays in Justice System Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

We recently wrote about an Ontario case in which the court addressed the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in delaying… Read More

Court Addresses Continuing Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Delays in Civil Jury Trials

In a recent Ontario case, the court addressed the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil jury trials and made a… Read More

Appellant Claims That Trial Judge Erred by Failing to Make Him a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

In a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court dismissed a plaintiff’s eighth motion for an extension of time to perfect… Read More

Court Dismisses Personal Injury Claim by Man Assaulted in Parking Garage

In a recent Ontario case, the court dismissed a case against the owner of a parking garage and the company in charge… Read More