Civil Litigation
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November 27, 2024
Proposed settlement reached by federal non-union workers affected by faulty Phoenix pay system
A proposed out-of-court settlement has been reached with the federal government to compensate casual and non-unionized federal employees who were impacted by the Phoenix pay system’s various payroll issues.
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November 27, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: what lawyers really think about their profession
Find out what lawyers really think about their profession in Law360 Canada Pulse’s Lawyer Satisfaction Survey.
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November 27, 2024
Quebec failed ‘honour of the Crown’ obligations in renewal of Indigenous policing agreements: SCC
The Supreme Court has ordered that Quebec pay a local Indigenous group hundreds of thousands for deficits the latter incurred running its community-based police force, finding the province failed to act in good faith and maintain the “honour of the Crown” during contract renewal talks.
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November 27, 2024
Denial of subsidence exclusion clause upheld by BC Court of Appeal
In Tremblett v. TD Insurance Direct Agency Ltd., 2024 BCCA 358, the British Columbia Court of Appeal found an exclusion clause to be worded clearly and unambiguously. The court agreed with the trial judge’s finding that the clause excluded loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by “subsidence” and, therefore, clearly excluded coverage for the loss.
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November 27, 2024
B.C. Supreme Court weighs in on owner’s rights under Builders Lien Act
In a 2023 decision, the B.C. Supreme Court found that an owner-developer of a residential development had altered its right to discharge a subcontractor’s claim of lien under B.C.’s Builders Lien Act (the Act) because the owner had agreed to pay outstanding amounts directly to the subcontractor.
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November 27, 2024
COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNANCE - Policing - Fair dealing and reconciliation - Honour of the Crown - Government funding and services
Appeal by Attorney General of Quebec from a judgment of the Quebec Court of Appeal which set aside a Superior Court judgment and ordered Government of Quebec (Quebec) to reimburse Respondent accumulated deficits. The Respondent was a band council representing the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Innu First Nation in Mashteuiatsh.
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November 27, 2024
JURISDICTION - Determination of - Real and substantial connection - Submission to - Attornment
Appeal by Defendants from chambers judge's (judge) determination that British Columbia court had jurisdiction over Plaintiff’s action and defendants had attorned. The underlying cause of action, in debt, arose in connection with an alleged agreement between the Defendant VM Agritech Limited (VM), a UK corporation, and Voice Mobility International Inc. (Voice), a Vancouver-based company.
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November 26, 2024
Alberta Court of Appeal lifts stay on fraud claims against three discharged bankrupts
The Alberta Court of Appeal has lifted a stay of proceedings in relation to fraudulent misrepresentation claims against three discharged bankrupts, finding that the claims may go forward under exceptions in the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
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November 26, 2024
Anti-money laundering fines reached record level in past year, says FINTRAC annual report
Fines issued against Canadian financial institutions, businesses and individuals for violating anti-money laundering laws and regulations reached a record $26.1 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to Canada’s anti-money laundering watchdog.
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November 26, 2024
New Brunswick marks Family Violence Prevention Month
New Brunswick has been using November to acknowledge the scourge of family violence.