Private arbitration clauses, class action waivers and Canada’s Competition Act *

Canada - March 25 2013
The Federal Court of Appeal's recent decision in Murphy v Amway Canada Corp. has clarified the findings in Seidel v TELUS Communications confirming…

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Ontario appeal court upholds denial of certification of pharmaceutical class action *

Canada - February 23 2013
An Ontario appellate court on February 21 upheld a landmark decision denying certification of a product liability class action. In the short oral…

Co-authors: Alex Dimson.

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Safe Food for Canadians Act *

Canada - November 23 2012
On November 20, 2012, Bill S-11, the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), passed third reading in the Canadian House of Commons and awaits Royal Assent.

Co-authors: Martha A. Healey, Christine A. Carron, Ad E.

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Ontario court denies certification in pharmaceutical class action *

Canada - May 10 2012
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision denying certification of a pharmaceutical class action could have a significant impact on the conduct of product liability class actions in the province. 

Co-authors: Alex Dimson.

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Ontario court provides guidance to franchisors on obligations under the Arthur Wishart Act *

Canada - March 28 2012
On February 24, 2012, the Ontario Superior Court dismissed an action by Tim Hortons franchisees alleging breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith, and unjust enrichment, among other things.

Co-authors: Christine Kilby.

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