In-House Counsel
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October 22, 2024
The law of product liability: Ontario’s listeria scare
When purchasing a product, consumers rely on its design, manufacturing and advertising that these products will be safe to use or consume. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and consumers are faced with the need to bring a lawsuit for product liability.
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October 21, 2024
Cybersecurity recovery costs for businesses soared to $1.2B in 2023 despite fewer incidents
Canadian businesses spent approximately $1.2 billion on recovery from cybersecurity incidents in 2023, up from approximately $600 million in 2021, despite a decline in the proportion of Canadian businesses impacted by such incidents, according to Statistics Canada's Canadian Survey of Cyber Security and Cybercrime (CSCSC).
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October 21, 2024
Understanding ‘judgment’ in Construction Act appeals
In the recent case of MGW-Homes Design Inc. v. Pasqualino, 2024 ONCA 422 (MGW-Homes), the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the novel issue of the appropriate appeal route for orders involving the enforceability of adjudicators’ determinations under Ontario’s Construction Act (the Act).
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October 21, 2024
Invasive species legislation in British Columbia | Gary Goodwin
Worldwide biological invasions caused losses of $1,208 billion, which were in the same order of magnitude as the $1,916 billion in economic losses from storms, as shown in a recent study.
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October 18, 2024
Three tobacco majors near $32.5B arrangement to end Canada lawsuits
A proposed plan of compromise and arrangement could see three major tobacco companies pay $32.5 billion, including $24.73 billion to Canadian provinces and territories, as well as $6.64 billion to victims of smoking-related illnesses, to settle all tobacco-related claims against them in Canada.
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October 18, 2024
Federal Court finds accounting of profits needs recalculation in passing off case
The Federal Court has determined that an accounting of profits must be recalculated in a case where passing off was established in the sales of luggage to the detriment of Switzerland-based Wenger, the maker of SwissGear luggage.
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October 18, 2024
Canada amends enforcement regime to combat sanctions evasion
On Aug. 19, 2024, amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and related regulations came into force.
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October 18, 2024
SCC defines threshold for government liability in Charter infringement claim
On July 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) delivered its judgment in Canada (Attorney General) v. Power 2024 SCC 26 (Power), addressing a claim of damages against the federal government for enacting legislation that contravened the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Charter).
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October 17, 2024
Ontario's introduces legislation aimed at accelerating highway construction
The Ontario government has introduced legislation aimed at allowing the province to build highways faster by introducing 24/7 construction on priority projects, accelerating property acquisitions and streamlining utility relocations, according to an Oct. 17 government news release.
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October 17, 2024
Ottawa seeks feedback on ‘potential’ new tools for ‘robust enforcement’ of forced labour import ban
The federal government has launched public consultations on substantial new “tools” to boost enforcement of Canada’s import prohibition on goods made with forced labour, which came into force in July 2020.