The Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in Lorrain v. Petro-Canada: mere allegations of damages are insufficient to authorize a class action *

Canada - March 14 2013
The Quebec Court of Appeal recently rendered its judgment in Lorrain v. Petro-Canada and confirmed the decision rendered in 2011 by the honourable…

Co-authors: Rachel April Giguère.

Quebec Court of Appeal decision in dram: even more class actions ahead in Quebec? *

Canada - November 23 2011
In a long awaited decision regarding dynamic memory computer chips (DRAM), finally issued on November 16, 2011, the Quebec Court of Appeal has profoundly altered the legal landscape for class actions in Quebec.

Co-authors: Alexandre Forest, Éric Vallières.

What damages can be claimed pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act by the victims of a breach of privacy? *

Canada - November 30 2010
A decision rendered on November 12, 2010, by Justice Phelan of the Federal Court (Steven v SNF Maritime Metal Inc, 2010 FC 1137) sheds some light on the types of damages an applicant can claim following a conclusion by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the "Commissioner") that the Applicant had been the victim of a breach of privacy pursuant to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA").

Co-authors: Éloïse Gratton.

Supreme Court of Canada denies priority to revenue Québec for bankrupt’s unremitted sales taxes *

Canada - January 7 2010
On October 30, 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its much awaited decision regarding Revenue Quebec's creative "ownership" claim over the tax portions of a bankrupt's accounts receivable.

Co-authors: Marc-André Morin, Éric Vallières.