Arbitration: Contractor Denied Leave to Pursue 59.99% Interest
In this case the C.A. provided a helpful summary of the legal framework governing appeals from arbitration awards and the principles applicable to that framework.
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Defamation: Can Your Lawyer Also Be a Witness?
In this case, The C.A. emphasized that the decision to remove/not remove a lawyer is an exercise of discretion “within the innate jurisdiction of the Court of King’s Bench” and owed deference on appeal.
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A Virtual Eraser
The Honourable Tania Perlin shares the importance of not overreacting when making mistakes; and that focusing on the solution rather than the error, helps to creates a more positive outcome.
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Municipal Law: Campaign Audits Cross Ward Lines
Who can apply for a compliance audit under s. 88.33(1) of the Municipal Elections Act?
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This Week at the SCC: Jordan Ceiling for Sentencing?
🚦 Welcome to the start of a new season of Fantasy Courts! The site has a fresh look and new features, but otherwise should work the same. This season will run until the end of the year.
Our first decision to predict is R. v. R.B.-C. At issue is how the constitutional right to be tried within a reasonable time applies after an accused has already been found guilty but before sentence is imposed. More particularly, should there be a five-month presumptive ceiling for sentencing delay, and if that ceiling is breached, does the court have to stay the proceedings?
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Check out a list of the latest leaves to appeal opened at the Supreme Court of Canada.
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