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Defamation: SLAPP Procedure
Case: Hobbs v. Warner, 2021 BCCA 290 (CanLII) Keywords: Defamation; Protection of Public Participation Act, S.B.C. 2019, c. 3, s. 4; strategic lawsuits against public participation (“SLAPPs”) Synopsis: The Respondent, Kipling Warner, is a former employee of the...
SCC Today: Bankruptcy and Insolvency; CCAA; Priorities
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Canada v. Canada North Group Inc.
Knowledge Required to Trigger Limitation Period & Crown Creditor Priority
The Supreme Court of Canada is releasing two decisions this week. The SCC will rule on R. v. Canada North Group on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 and Grant Thornton LLP, et al. v. New Brunswick on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
SCC Today: Contracts; Releases
The Supreme Court releases a decision in Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey.
SCC Today: 6 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 6 leaves to appeal.
Civil Litigation: Appellate Court Jurisdiction
Does this case offer an important roadmap for litigants seeking to appeal against an order or decision of a case management master to the Court of Appeal?
Interpreting Full and Final Releases
On Friday, July 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in City of Corner Brook v. Mary Bailey. At issue is the proper interpretation of a release settling a personal injury and property damage claim arising from a motor vehicle accident.
SCC Today: Aboriginal Law; Flooding; Equitable Compensation
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Southwind v. Canada.
SCC Today: 12 Leaves Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada dismisses 12 leaves to appeal.
Torts: Novel Duty of Care Analysis
Does the City (and any similarly situated municipality across Ontario) owe a duty of care to commercial actors when making representations about the contents of an easement?
Compensation Owed to First Nation for Flooding Reserve Lands
On Friday, July 16, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Southwind v. Canada. At issue is the calculation of compensation owed by Canada for breaching its fiduciary duty to Lac Seul First Nation by illegally flooding over 11,000 acres of their reserve lands for a hydroelectric project in 1929.
SCC Today: 1 Leave Granted, 8 Dismissed
The Supreme Court of Canada grants 1 leave to appeal and dismisses 8.
Family Law: Cohabitation Agreements; Reconciliation Rule
The important legal question in this case is whether that “ancient” common law rule should be extended to cohabitation agreements.
SCC Today: Courts; Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court of Canada releases a decision in Reference re Code of Civil Procedure (Que.), art. 35.
Increasing the Monetary Jurisdiction of Lower Courts
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in the reference regarding the monetary jurisdiction of the Court of Québec: Conférence des juges de la Cour du Québec, et al. v. Juge en chef, et al.
SCC Today: Criminal Law; Jury Selection
On October 7, 2020, the SCC allowed the appeal, and dismissed the cross-appeal, with reasons to follow in R. v. Chouhan. Here are those reasons.