Is one “common issue” enough to authorize a class action in Canada? SCC grants leave to appeal in Vivendi Canada Inc. v. Dell’Aniello *

Canada - August 14 2012
On August 9, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal from the Quebec Court of Appeal’s decision in Vivendi Canada Inc. v. Dell’Aniello, a case concerning the requirement that there be “identical, similar, or related questions of law or fact” when authorizing a class action in Quebec.

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SCC addresses test for “federal undertakings” under the Constitution *

Canada - June 5 2012
When do parties qualify as federal transportation undertakings for purpose of s. 92(10) of the Constitution Act, 1867?

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How clear must the legislature be to set aside a final judgment? *

Canada - April 25 2012
The Supreme Court of Canada (Deschamps, Abella, Cromwell JJ.) has granted leave in a pension litigation case, in which the Court could potentially revisit the principles underlying democratic dialogue.

Co-authors: Rachel Laferrière.

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Congratulations!!! You have won millions!!! … or not yet? *

Canada - March 23 2012
Actually, not.

Co-authors: Rachel Laferrière.

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SCC to determine whether an order to clean is a claim under the CCAA *

Canada - November 3 2011
On November 16, 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case challenging the constitutionality and applicability of several sections of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) to provincial environmental statutes.

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