Breast Implants
Siskinds class action group are the leaders in Breast Implant litigation in Ontario. We have had successes for several groups of clients over the past few years. During this time frame, our team was counsel on the Breast Implant Settlements with Bristol Myers, Baxter Healthcare and Dow Corning Corporation totalling in excess of $40 Million....
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In February 2006, Siskinds and the law firm of Cavalluzzo Hayes Shilton McIntyre & Cornish (“Cavalluzzo”) commenced a class action lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Royal Group Technologies Ltd. (“Royal Group”) and eight current and former officers and directors of Royal Group. The lawsuit was commenced on behalf of the Canadian...
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Zyprexa Settlement [PDF Document] UPDATE (October 25, 2011): The claims deadline has now passed and all claims have either been approved or rejected. The courts are currently in the process of determining the remaining appeals. Once all appeals have been determined, the final amount of the settlement can be calculated...
Continue reading the post titled ZyprexaPurchase and Sale of an Optometry Practice
An optometry practice is one of the most valuable assets a dentist may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
Continue reading the post titled Purchase and Sale of an Optometry PracticePurchase and Sale of a Dental Practice
A dental practice is one of the most valuable assets a dentist may own and the decision to sell or purchase a practice is significant. There are many considerations that should be made with respect to the sale or purchase of a practice and we work closely with clients and their advisors to identify the most appropriate strategies to achieve the goals of our client.
Continue reading the post titled Purchase and Sale of a Dental PracticeThe Preferred Approach to Resolving Issues of Pass Through in Antitrust Claims
The Preferred Approach to Resolving Issues of Pass Through in Antitrust Claims (Presented at the 2012 International Cartel Workshop. American Bar Association. Feb 1-3, 2012) Introduction Just as numerous countries around the world begin to address civil claims for cartel conduct and decide on the best system to implement, Canada is in the midst of sorting...
Continue reading the post titled The Preferred Approach to Resolving Issues of Pass Through in Antitrust ClaimsSpills from ships – federal or provincial?
Spills from ships into navigable waters are subject to both federal and provincial spill control laws.
Continue reading the post titled Spills from ships – federal or provincial?Climate change: yes, it's getting worse fast and it matters
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued its Summary for Policy Makers. Based on thousands of scientific studies since 2005 into the growing impacts of climate change, it concludes that key dangerous changes are already underway around the world, and will hurt the poor the most. For a look at the headlines of tomorrow,...
Continue reading the post titled Climate change: yes, it's getting worse fast and it mattersWind energy appeal moving fast
The first wind energy appeal to the Ontario Environmental Review Tribunal is moving quickly. The Kent Breeze approval was issued November 12, 2010. The Erickson appeal was filed on November 29. Â A preliminary hearing was held January 11. Â The hearing of the appeal began February 1 and will conclude March 25. Several of the appellants’...
Continue reading the post titled Wind energy appeal moving fastThe Court of Appeal for Ontario Provides Welcome Clarity on Certification of International Classes
The Court of Appeal for Ontario released its much-anticipated decision in the Airia Brands Inc. v. Air Canada air cargo price-fixing litigation last week. The Court was asked to determine the test for jurisdiction over non-resident class members and whether the test was met in this case. Siskinds LLP acted for the Plaintiffs/Appellants (non-resident class members),...
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