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SCC Today: 9 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 9 leaves to appeal.
Meaning of “Injury to Chattels” for Limitation
Was the plumbing issue caused by a defect in the boat which existed before the boat came into the defendant’s possession or was the plumbing issue due to faulty repair?
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Sexual Assault; Consent
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Kirkpatrick.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted & 11 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 leave to appeal and dismisses 11.
This Week at the SCC: Stealthing as Sexual Assault
R. v. Kirkpatrick is out this Friday. At issue is the proper approach to dealing with stealthing sexual assault cases (aka non-consensual condom removal). Last Thursday, the SCC clarified the offence of unlawful confinement in R. v. Sundman, 2022 SCC 31.
Last Friday, in a 5:4 split, the SCC in R. v. Lafrance, 2022 SCC 32 endorsed a generous approach s. 10(b) Charter right to counsel.
Test for Interventions & Scope of Participation
The Court of Appeal provided a useful summary of principles governing the scope of interventions.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Right to Counsel
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in R. v. Lafrance.
SCC Today: 2 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 2 leaves to appeal.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Murder 1
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Sundman v. R.
The SCC’s Move to Limit Interveners’ Counsel to Zoom this Fall Sparks Questions
A recent The Lawyer’s Daily article discusses the SCC’s move to limit Interveners’ counsel to appearing virtually this fall.
Challenges to Arbitrator’s Jurisdiction
“…a challenge to the arbitrator’s jurisdiction must be resolved first by the arbitrator.”
This Week at the SCC: Unlawful Confinement & Right to Counsel
The Supreme Court of Canada is releasing two judgments this week. R. v. Sundman is out Thursday, July 21 and will address what constitutes unlawful confinement bumping second degree to first degree murder. R. v. Lafrance is out on Friday, July 22 about s. 10(b) Charter right to counsel. Last week, the SCC released Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30. The SCC dismissed the appeal finding that the Copyright Act only requires users to pay one royalty fee to stream works online.
SCC Today: Administrative Law: Delay; Standard of Review
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 1 leave to appeal.
Interpreting “Other Insurance” Clauses
The doctrine of equitable contribution applies where two insurance policies apply to an insured’s loss and are considered “irreconcilable”.
Copyright in the Age of Digital Streaming Services
On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, et al. v. Entertainment Software Association, et al. At issue is the meaning “communicate” as it is used in s. 2.4(1.1) of the Copyright Act and whether it includes the act of “making available”.