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Refund programs as a defence against class action authorizations: an update by the Québec Court of Appeal

Recent years have seen a rise in refund programs in Québec, which are sometimes used as a proactive, strategic defence against class actions.

Québec Court of Appeal underscores the evolving nature of environmental standards in transactions

In a recent decision dealing with groundwater contamination at a shopping centre, the Québec Court of Appeal highlighted the importance of...

Settlement surprise: Québec courts reject class action settlements

In recent months, Québec courts have demonstrated a rigorous approach to the approval of class action settlements, underscoring their commitment to...

Brar: contempt proceedings against uncooperative witnesses by the B.C. Securities Commission are constitutional

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has affirmed that the power of the province’s Securities Commission to compel evidence from witnesses and,...

HRTO finds no post-employment obligation to conduct a workplace investigation

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal recently dismissed the application brought by an employee where she claimed discrimination by her former employer...

Superior Court of Québec clarifies obligations of the AMP in an integrity review under the Act respecting contracting by public bodies

In dismissing an application for judicial review by Neptune Security Services Inc. (Neptune), the Superior Court of Québec clarified and confirmed...

Long-awaited U.S. Supreme Court ruling curtails SEC’s use of administrative courts

The U.S. States Supreme Court ruled on a decade-long dispute between the SEC and a hedge fund manager.

B.C.’s forever litigation: first tobacco, then opioids, now ‘forever chemicals’

On June 21, 2024, the B.C. government filed a proposed national class action in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against manufacturers of...

Securities and Exchange Commission approval of Ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change allowing major exchanges to list Ethereum exchange-traded funds.

Alberta Court releases first decision addressing adjudication under Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act

The Alberta Court released its first decision addressing the streamlined adjudication process under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. In...