Not all privacy is worthy of protection: Stewart v Demme at the Divisional Court
In Stewart v. Demme, 2022 ONSC 1790, the Divisional Court set aside an order certifying a privacy class action against a hospital and its former employee, Catharina Demme, who was then a nurse. The decision, written for a unanimous panel by Justice Sachs, marks another case in which the Divisional Court seeks to avoid...
Continue reading the post titled Not all privacy is worthy of protection: Stewart v Demme at the Divisional CourtAdvocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The Bench
Siskinds franchise lawyer, Peter Dillon was recently interviewed by Law Times regarding the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision Stuart Budd & Sons Ltd. v. IFS Vehicle Distributors ULC. To read about this decision and other comments by Peter Dillon, see the AdvocateDaily.com article below. Advocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The Bench By...
Continue reading the post titled Advocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The Bench2016 Shaping Up To Be ‘Significant’ Year For Franchise Law
(Note: This article was also published on AdvocateDaily.com) The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear its first franchise case in more than four decades something that, coupled with significant recent decisions, could bring needed balance to the industry, franchise lawyer Peter Dillon tells AdvocateDaily.com. “If franchise litigation were a wine, then 2015 would be a good...
Continue reading the post titled 2016 Shaping Up To Be ‘Significant’ Year For Franchise LawWhich losses are recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit?
Injuries from a car accident, a slip and fall or an assault can affect one’s ability to continue with day-to-day life. An individual who suffers losses due to another’s wrongdoing may have a personal injury claim against those responsible. A personal injury claim is guided by the losses suffered. The Ontario legal system is structured...
Continue reading the post titled Which losses are recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit?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...
Continue reading the post titled What qualifies as an “accident” under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule?Franchising an increasingly high-risk venture for franchisors
Canada is frequently hyped as an idyllic place to launch a franchise business, but that’s not the case for many franchisors who face tougher obstacles than their counterparts in other countries, says Siskinds franchise lawyer Peter Dillon in a recent article. Read the full article below. Franchising an increasingly high-risk venture for franchisors By AdvocateDaily.com Staff...
Continue reading the post titled Franchising an increasingly high-risk venture for franchisorsLegal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigants
When our clients become involved in litigation, one of the first questions they often ask us is, “Can I claim my legal expenses?” While every claim is different, typically costs follow the event in Ontario. This means that, at the conclusion of trial, the successful party can expect the judge to order the unsuccessful party...
Continue reading the post titled Legal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigantsTechnical non-compliance risky for Ontario franchisors
Toronto franchise lawyer Peter Dillon says courts have taken a highly technical approach to interpreting disclosure requirements, which has resulted in more franchisees being able to get out of deals. Dillon, partner at Siskinds LLP, says franchise legislation in Ontario, as well as four other provinces in Canada, was intended to ensure that those buying franchises had adequate...
Continue reading the post titled Technical non-compliance risky for Ontario franchisorsSonde Resources Corp. (auparavant Canadian Superior Energy Inc.)
Sonde Resources Corp. (auparavant Canadian Superior Energy Inc.) En mai 2010, Siskinds LLP et Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP ont intenté un recours collectif proposé contre Sonde Resources Corp., auparavant Canadian Superior Energy Inc. (« Sonde Resources »). Le recours nomme également comme intimés Challenger Energy Corp. (« Challenger ») et certains dirigeants de...
Continue reading the post titled Sonde Resources Corp. (auparavant Canadian Superior Energy Inc.)Going to court in Ontario: Overview of a motion in a commercial litigation dispute
What is a motion? A motion is a court procedure used to resolve an interim dispute within your legal case. A motion can be brought within a legal action or a legal application. It is used to resolve procedural or substantive issues. Motions can be small and simple or large and complex. For example, a...
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