Ontario court considers franchise class action challenging scope of franchisors’ right to profit from franchisees *

Canada - October 9 2012
In Spina v. Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., 2012 ONSC 5563, Justice Perell for the Ontario Superior Court has given judgment in the first stage of a class action certification motion brought on behalf of franchisees of Shoppers Drug Mart.

Co-authors: Adam Ship, R. Paul Steep, Tyler McAuley, Sarit E. Batner.

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Ontario court releases comprehensive and instructive decision in franchise class action proceeding *

Canada - March 2 2012
In one of the most comprehensive decisions to date on a motion for certification of a class proceeding by franchisees against their franchisor, and on a motion for summary judgment by the franchisor to defeat those claims, the Ontario Superior Court, in Fairview Donut Inc. v. The TDL Group Corp., has provided some reassurances to franchisors when making important system-wide changes to their franchise networks.

Co-authors: Madeleine Renaud, Adam Ship, Jane Langford, Marilyn Leblanc.

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Understanding Canadian e-discovery | Podcast *

Canada - January 17 2012
The production of electronic records is a central concern in all forms of litigation and government and regulatory investigations and proceedings.

Co-authors: Dera J. Nevin .

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Canada Trustco Mortgage Co. v. Canada: focus on financial institutions *

Canada - October 28 2011
It is not often that the Supreme Court of Canada grants leave to appeal a decision relating to the Income Tax Act (ITA) or the law relating to how cheques are processed and paid.

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Litigation case management: the impact of electronic evidence on litigation preparation and practice *

Canada - August 2 2010
The electronic era continues to transform business and society and the volume of electronic information continues to grow.

Co-authors: David Gray, Andrew Wilkinson.

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