Articles 2025

This article explores the responsibilities of Canadian mining companies operating in a global context after the Supreme Court of Canada heard a case in early 2019. Plaintiffs allege Nevsun Resources Ltd. is liable for the actions of its subsidiary in Africa. One issue is whether British Columbia, Nevsun’s corporate jurisdiction, lacked subject matter competence in respect of the claim. The author agrees with the lower courts that British Columbia should hear the case.

The Law Society of Ontario is seeking input on the definitions of "finance company" and "lending client" by June 30, 2019.

Why did the Ontario Superior Court of Justice refuse to certify the Casino Rama privacy breach class action, but then certified the Bell Mobility class action less than a week later? This piece offers a few theories explaining the opposing outcomes.

In a recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, the analysis of whether an individual is considered an employee or independent contractor is given a thorough review, and brings into question the interplay of previous cases that have considered the nature of this relationship in a franchise context.

The Honourable Justice Clement Gascon recently made headlines with his brief disappearance and public message about his past struggles with mental illness. Heather Douglas writes about Justice Gascon's bravery, among other lawyers' stories, and the importance of open dialogue on lawyers' mental health.

Chair (2018-2019) of the Ontario Bar Association's (OBA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) (Central), Dana Lue reflects on her year and provides seven tips for others seeking to take on leadership roles in the OBA and other professional organizations in 2019-2020.

Read this article full of tips and best practices for delegating work to articling students, to ensure that your work is completed in a timely, efficient, and high-quality manner during the upcoming 2019-2020 articling term.

Are you data breach-ready? Technology lawyer Jennifer Davidson discusses how to prepare for cyberattacks.

Significant statutory and aggravated damages may serve to deter website scraping.

The Advocates Centre for the Elderly has issued an urgent message to its stakeholders requesting their support with respect to the recent cuts to Legal Aid Ontario by $133 million, retroactive to April 1, 2019, in the most recent provincial budget. Please continue reading for details on how you can provide your support to ACE and other organizations affected by the cuts.