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The Arbitration Act, Stays & the Right to Appeal

The Arbitration Act of Ontario, in section 7, provides a mechanism to stay actions brought…

Setting Aside a Default Judgment

What is a Default Judgment? A default judgment is often granted in favour of a…

Judgment Debts, Fraud and Bankruptcy

Many people assume that bankruptcy protects them from all creditors, across the board, however, this…

Norwich Orders as a Tool of Discovery

What is a Norwich Order? A Norwich order compels a third-party, usually innocent, to preserve…

Cy-Pres Awards in Class Action Lawsuits

The History of Cy-Près Awards The cy-près doctrine was developed in the English courts of…

Mareva Injunctions: Freezing Assets Before Judgment

The remedy of a Mareva injunction is so named having adopted the name of the…

Larger Limits for Smaller Claims

Many clients have smaller monetary disputes that initially may not seem worth the effort to…

Verbal Terms Cannot Contradict the Written Contract

Introduction We all say we know the consequences of signing a legal document. We would…

The Northern Picasso and a Sale by Description

Introduction The deceased Anishinaabe visual artist Norval Morriseau was the founder of the Woodfield school…

Balancing Interests: Setting Legal Fees in a Class Action

Introduction The carriage of class proceedings is fraught with risk. It requires a significant commitment…