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Supreme Court of Canada revisits the law of government liability in negligence

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a municipality could be sued for negligent snow-clearing.

Ontario Superior Court of Justice dissolves injunction to stay terminations under hospital’s mandatory vaccination policy

The Court’s decision provides clarity for hospitals and other employers with unionized workforces as they implement vaccination policies, and...

What is Legal Automation? How law firms use AI to increase efficiency and add value for clients

Lexpert asked Osler partner Gillian Scott to answer the most-asked questions about automated services and processes and how they can be adopted and...

Further steps taken towards financial title regulation

The titles used by financial professionals are some times confusing for investors and consumers.

Reconciliation and the Crown’s duty to consider Indigenous groups’ economic interests

Amid ongoing litigation across the country, courts and the Government of Canada disagree on whether reconciliation requires Crown decision-makers to...

Guarantor beware: Potential liability without borrower default

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision held that guarantors may be responsible for the debts and obligations of a borrower, even if the borrower...

Ontario’s new excess soils legislation: legal obligations and risk management (webinar)

In their recent webinar, Osler’s Jennifer Fairfax and Andrew Wong outlined the new regime and its implications for project owners, contractors and...

Federal Court provides guidance on adequacy of supplemental Indigenous consultation and appropriate remedies for operational projects

A recent Federal Court of Canada decision provides important guidance on the scope of the duty to consult where the Crown undertakes supplemental...

Osler virtual fireside chat: In conversation with Rania Llewellyn, President and CEO, Laurentian Bank (Webinar)

Rania Llewellyn speaks to Osler about what it is like to be the first female President and CEO of a major Canadian chartered bank.

Automation can help track key dates for franchise disclosure and contracting

You can automate tracking and reminders for key dates including agreement expiry, renewal, and any applicable cooling off periods between disclosure...