Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 4:55 PM
The Supreme Court of Canada heard more appeals last year than in 2024 and delivered its reserved judgments more quickly, but its hearings and output in 2025 were not yet up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the top court, which states it “expects to hear even more cases in 2026.” ... [read more]
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 4:05 PM
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal finding that an appellant’s claim for a dog she purchased and wished to return engaged contract law and was not frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 5:41 PM
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has removed a lawyer as counsel in subrogated actions brought in the name of an insured, finding that despite the absence of a solicitor-client relationship, his concurrent representation of the insurer against the insured created a substantial risk of impaired representation. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 4:18 PM
In two proposed class actions against companies offering loans for home improvement services, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has found the plaintiffs did not meet the test to stay hundreds of related proceedings in the lower court. ... [read more]
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 1:15 PM
The Northwest Territories has released feedback on possible legislative changes around how unionized public servants are represented. ... [read more]
