Cross-Border Cooperation in Class Action Litigation
This is an excerpt from an article written by Siskinds Class Action lawyers Ron Podolny and Daniel Bach and originally published by the American Association for Justice. Introduction Counsel in Canada and the U.S. frequently pursue parallel class actions on the basis of identical allegation…
View the post titled Cross-Border Cooperation in Class Action LitigationCompetition Class Actions Cross The Pond
North American style “opt-out” class actions are finally coming to the UK, albeit with a number of unique procedural and substantive modifications. The recent amendments contained in the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which amends the Competition Act 1998, signal a historic shift toward class pro…
View the post titled Competition Class Actions Cross The PondCanadian Courts’ Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants in Cases Arising From E-Commerce Relations
With the internet expanding its reach globally, the marketplace participants increasingly turn to it in order to foster their businesses. Manufacturers, distributors, retail stores and service providers take advantage of the internet in order to increase their customer base. Customers, simil…
View the post titled Canadian Courts’ Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants in Cases Arising From E-Commerce RelationsA Decade of Competition Law Class Actions: From Chadha to the ‘New Trilogy’
Abstract: The brief history of Canadian competition law class actions has been marked by a significant evolution in approach, from hesitancy to acceptance. The debate has focused on the evidentiary standard and the viability of indirect purchaser claims. Early attempts at certification in co…
View the post titled A Decade of Competition Law Class Actions: From Chadha to the ‘New Trilogy’Gift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!
Gift cards are one of the most popular gifts during the holiday season. Whether you are buying them for friends and family, or a lucky recipient, it is helpful to know that there is legislation in place to protect consumers and prevent retail outlets from eating away at your generous gift by…
View the post titled Gift Card Expiry Dates – Know Your Rights and Get the Facts!Zungui Haixi Corporation (Français)
En octobre 2011, Siskinds LLP a intenté un recours collectif proposé en Ontario contre Zungui Haixi Corporation (« ZUN »), certains de ses dirigeants et administrateurs, les vérificateurs de ZUN, Ernst & Young LLP, et les soumissionnaires dans le cadre du placement initial des actions d…
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AUTISM CLASS ACTION Sagharian et al. v. York Region District School Board et. Al. Court File No. CV-05CV287168 CP Reasons for Judgment re: Discontinuance, dated June 15, 2012
View the post titled Autism Class ActionArmtec Infrastructure Inc. (Français)
En 2011, Siskinds LLP et Siskinds Desmeules ont déposé des recours collectifs proposés en Ontario et au Québec contre Armtec Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:ARF) (« Armtec »). Certains dirigeants et administrateurs d’Armtec et certains preneurs fermes d’une offre d’actions Armtec faite en vertu d’u…
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The law firms of Siskinds LLP and Sutts Strosberg LLP are counsel in a jointly filed class action under Ontario’s new investor protection legislation, Part XXIII.1 of the Ontario Securities Act. The action is brought against CV Technologies Inc. (“CV”), the manufacturer of …
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Les cabinets d’avocats Siskinds LLP et Strosberg LLP agissent à titre de procureurs dans un recours collectif au montant de 110 millions $ qu’ils ont intenté conjointement en vertu de la nouvelle législation de l’Ontario visant à protéger les investisseurs, (Partie XXIII.1 de la Loi sur les …
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