Keep green energy, oppose Bill 39
Petition Alert: Oppose Bill 39 and speak out in support of renewable energy in Ontario! Here is an important notice, from the Toronto Renewable Energy Cooperative and Solarshare, about how to support renewable energy. The Conservative Party has introduced a Bill to revoke the Green Energy Act and the FIT Program. It was tabled on March...
Continue reading the post titled Keep green energy, oppose Bill 39Canada’s Anti-Spam Laws Enhance Consumer Protection and Provide Compensation for Improper Electronic Activities
(Note: There have been changes to the legislature since this article was published. Please go here for an update.) The laws of Canada protect consumers and computer users against improper commercial electronic activities. If you are a Canadian consumer who uses a computer or goes on the internet to research and purchase consumer goods or...
Continue reading the post titled Canada’s Anti-Spam Laws Enhance Consumer Protection and Provide Compensation for Improper Electronic ActivitiesPrivate placement securities litigation in Ontario
This has been the year of cannabis market sector scandals. Headlines have been thick and fast. Investor losses have been significant. A large part of the financing that facilitated the massive growth of the cannabis sector has been through the prospectus exempt issuance of securities (more commonly referred to as a private placement). The trend...
Continue reading the post titled Private placement securities litigation in OntarioGovernment, energy corporation can be sued in class action for flood damage says Newfoundland Court
Flooding is a major issue for many Canadians, often causing severe damage and consequent economic harm. The federal government has warned that extreme flooding is the new reality of climate change,[1] and the five most destructive floods in Canadian history have all occurred since 2010.[2] A class action may provide flood victims with means of...
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We offer competitive salaries, a full range of benefits, a technologically advanced environment, and an entrepreneurial spirit within a large, supportive team. Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process. Please view the page, In Our Firm, for more information about initiatives related to equity, diversity and...
Continue reading the post titled Career OpportunitiesUpheld: plaintiffs win common issues trial after 24 years of institutional abuse
In Cavanaugh et al. v. Grenville Christian College et al., 2021 ONCA 755, a unanimous Court of Appeal upheld a decision answering five common issues in the plaintiffs’ favour. This was a resounding win for the class. Class proceedings rarely go to trial. In addition to being a rare common issues trial decision, Cavanaugh offers...
Continue reading the post titled Upheld: plaintiffs win common issues trial after 24 years of institutional abuseBeyond “functional disclosure” – Ontario Court of Appeal applies the rule from Handley Estate in CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp.
In multi-party litigation, situations may arise where one or more defendants are inclined to settle a plaintiff’s claims while others are not. In these circumstances, the settling defendant may execute a settlement agreement with the plaintiff called a Pierringer agreement. Essentially, Pierringer agreements allow one or more settling defendants to withdraw from the plaintiff’s action while the...
Continue reading the post titled Beyond “functional disclosure” – Ontario Court of Appeal applies the rule from Handley Estate in CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp.What qualifies as an “accident” under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule?
Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) provides financial support to individuals involved in accidents that are covered under a car insurance policy. It is essential to have a clear understanding of what constitutes an accident in order to determine one’s eligibility for these benefits. What exactly counts as an accident? If someone has hot coffee spilled on...
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Cohabitation agreements have become an essential tool for couples embarking on the journey of shared living. What is a cohabitation agreement? A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of couples who choose to live together without getting married. While it may not be the most romantic topic, having such...
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Who is the environmental law firm of the year? There seem to be a lot of rating services competing to decide. This week, we have been honoured as an (or the?) “Environmental Law Firm of the Year” for Canada by two of them: Corporate INTL Magazine, and DealMakers Monthly. We thought you would like to...
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