Sirianni v. Country Style: a cautionary tale for franchisors *

Canada - May 17 2012
In the recent decision, Sirianni v. Country Style, the Ontario Superior Court ordered a franchisor to pay punitive damages to a franchisee for breaching the statutory duty of fair dealing.

Co-authors: Jennifer Dolman.

Supreme Court of Canada allows parties to escape arbitration clause and pursue class action *

Canada - March 24 2011
On March 18, 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada released its much-anticipated decision in Seidel v. Telus Communications Inc.

Co-authors: Jennifer Dolman.

Latest decision under Part XXIII.1 of the Ontario Securities Act may raise more questions than it answers *

Canada - March 8 2011
The decision of Justice Tausendfreund in Dobbie et al. v. Arctic Glacier Income Fund et al. is the most recent in a set of decisions that consider the leave test under Section 138.8 of Ontario’s Securities Act, and the suitability of securities misrepresentation cases for certification as class proceedings.

Co-authors: Andrea Laing, Rob Carson, Kevin O’Brien.