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As your Supreme Court of Canada agent, we take care of technical review, hard copy and electronic production, corresponding with the Registrar, service and filing, and advising on the Court’s unique practices.
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We ghostwrite factums at all court levels. It’s not enough to simply reargue what was said at trial. We work with clients to craft the most persuasive and strategic arguments geared towards appellate judges.
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Make an informed decision about the next step in your case with an opinion on its strengths and weaknesses. If you’re already preparing submissions, we’ll ensure you have the latest legal research.
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Whether it’s an appeal at the Supreme Court or before a lower court of appeal, we work with clients or their lawyers to put their best case forward.
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SCC Today: Tax; Treaties; GAAR
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Canada v. Alta Energy Luxembourg S.A.R.L.
SCC: 5 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 5 leaves to appeal.
Elections: Political Advertisement; “Closed Mind” Test
Did the Commissioner’s communication of an investigative “conclusion” preclude adjudication here?
Tax Benefits & So-Called Treaty Shopping
Editor’s Note: This post was written as a preview of an upcoming Supreme Court of Canada decision for the Fantasy Courts website and newsletter. This Week at the SCC On Friday, November 26, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in R. v....
SCC Today: Constitutional Law; Invalidity Declarations
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Albashir.
SCC Today: Insurance; Imputed & Constructive Knowledge
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted, 5 Dismissed & 1 Quashed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 dismisses 5 and quashes 1 leave to appeal.
Expropriation: “Betterment”
When the government expropriates property, to what extent should business-owners be compensated for the cost of replacement property?
Insurers Changing Coverage Position & Suspended Declarations of Invalidity
Alliance Insurance Company of Canada. Once an insurer has decided to defend a claim, when is it too late to change its mind and deny coverage? That’s the simplified version of the issues in this appeal which involves waiver, estoppel, and mootness.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Sentencing; Starting Points; Ranges
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Parranto.
Remembrance Day
A few reflections for remembrance day today.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Sexual Offences
The Supreme Court of Canada releases an oral judgment in R. v. J.D. (reasons to follow).
SCC Today: 6 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 6 leaves to appeal.
Family Law: Adoption Orders & Test for Civil Fraud
In this case, the Court of Appeal found no “false representation”, “representation which appears to be reckless as to whether or not it is false” or “omissions which…knowingly and intentionally…and in fact did, mislead the Court”.
Starting Points for Sentencing
On Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in R. v. Parranto & Felix. At issue is whether it’s appropriate for a Court of Appeal to set starting points for sentencing.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Parties to Offences; Issue Estoppel
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Cowan.