On Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in C.M. Callow v. Tammy Zollinger. At issue is the contractual duty of honest performance and whether there is a unilateral duty to disclose an intention to terminate a contract.
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On Friday, December 11, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Resolute FP Canada v. Hydro-Québec. At issue is whether a contract was properly assigned as various companies changed ownership over the years.
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On Friday, November 20, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Ontario (Attorney General) v. G. At issue is the constitutionality of Christopher’s Law, which requires persons to be registered on the sex offender registry even where they were found not criminally responsible on an account of mental disorder (“NCR”) for sexual offences and discharged absolutely by a review board.
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On Friday, November 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in Hydro-Québec v. Matta. At issue is the interpretation of existing rights-of-way for electric power transmission and distribution lines.
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The Supreme Court of Canada is releasing two very interesting appeal judgments this week. On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the SCC is releasing its decision in 9147-0732 Québec inc. v. Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales. At issue is whether s. 12 of the Charter (cruel and unusual treatment or punishment) applies to legal persons such as corporations.
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On Friday, October 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada is releasing its decision in the class action Desjardins v. Asselin.
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