Government, 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...
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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...
Continue reading the post titled Environmental Law Firm of the YearTo go or not to go? Left turn obligations
We have all been on one side of this dilemma or the other. You are the first car at a traffic light, patiently waiting to turn left with a sea of opposing traffic approaching. The light turns green. Do you move into the intersection or not? Common practice falls into one of two scenarios: Scenario...
Continue reading the post titled To go or not to go? Left turn obligationsThe Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Preferable Procedure and Access to Justice
On December 12, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in AIC Limited v Fischer, 2013 SCC 69, which provides very useful guidance on the preferable procedure requirement for certification, particularly on the meaning of access to justice in the preferability analysis. On December 12, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada released its...
Continue reading the post titled The Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Preferable Procedure and Access to JusticeConsent of Minors to Medical Treatment
The basis for the requirement of consent is found in the common law and in legislation in several provinces1 including Ontario. Interestingly, consent and capacity legislation varies among the provinces such that there are differences among the provinces as to the requirements and conditions for obtaining consent. Two general requirements and conditions for obtaining consent...
Continue reading the post titled Consent of Minors to Medical TreatmentThe 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 ClaimsWhen Is a Layoff Not a Layoff?
Q. When Is a Layoff Not a Layoff? A. When it’s a termination. A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court has given some employers confidence that they will always be allowed to lay off employees provided they follow the requirements of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“the ESA”). Unfortunately, we think that confidence may well...
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“Dear Ms. Saxe, We are pleased to announce that Environmental Law & Litigation has been selected as one of the LexisNexis Top 50 Environmental Law & Climate Change Community Blogs for 2011. You can read the full announcement and list of honorees here.
Continue reading the post titled A top North American environmental law blogOBA prods AG on Anti-SLAPP
The Ontario Bar Association has reminded the Attorney General of the need for anti-SLAPP legislation in Ontario:
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