Personal Injury
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July 10, 2024
Court certifies class action against federal practice of holding immigration detainees in prisons
The Ontario Superior Court has certified a class action against the federal government over the use of provincial prisons to hold immigration detainees between 2016 and 2023.
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July 10, 2024
Record-breaking heatwave warnings, employer advice on keeping outdoor workers safe
As provinces across the country struggle with soaring temperatures, many are experiencing an increase in heatwaves. Ontario has been hit hard with its fair share of extreme waves, and now B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan are also witnessing record-breaking heatwaves, posing a significant threat to outdoor workers.
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July 10, 2024
Post-sentencing Code change results in successful appeal in animal rights case
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal rights organization, asked a troubling question: “Have you ever wondered how someone can be moved to tears by a news story about an abused dog yet feel no remorse over eating a bucket of chicken wings that caused multiple birds to suffer and die?”
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July 10, 2024
When the defendant is an ice cream store
The concept of a corporation as a legal entity is far from simplistic. The principle of deterrence, which has a limited impact on individuals, can be a powerful tool for ensuring compliance in the complex world of businesses and government agencies.
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July 08, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds Privacy Act claims against Capital One in certifying class action
The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the certification of a class action against financial services giant Capital One over a 2019 data breach that affected six million Canadians, ruling that it was not plain and obvious that Privacy Act claims against the company as a data custodian were bound to fail.
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July 08, 2024
Manitoba regulator running mental wellness challenge for lawyers
The new president of Manitoba’s law society is hoping an ongoing “wellness challenge” for lawyers will put them on the path to minding their mental health while at work. The Law Society of Manitoba’s (LSM) Wellness Challenge 2024, the first of its kind by the regulator, is a voluntary project where participants engage in various wellness activities over an eight-week period. The activities, grouped into two-week slots, began June 17 and will run through to Aug. 9.
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July 05, 2024
SCC-bound case challenges refusal to publicly disclose court records revealing civil case delays
Does the principle of judicial independence enable judicial leaders to veto, in their absolute discretion, the public release of court records that reveal the extent of civil trial delays in the courts they administer? Absent transparency about courts’ operational performance, is the judicial branch of government sufficiently accountable to the public for its role in managing the courts?
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July 05, 2024
Up to $6.7M settlement approved related to alleged risks and injuries from blood clot filters
A Canada-wide class action settlement has received court approval in a case related to certain inferior vena cava filter products (IVC Filter Products) that were marketed and sold by Cook (Canada) Inc., Cook Incorporated and William Cook Europe APS (Cook).
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July 02, 2024
Federal government seeks public comment on Canada Disability Benefit regulations
Canada is seeking comments on proposed regulations for the Canada Disability Benefit Act introduced in Budget 2024 with the intent to provide eligible individuals federal disability benefits to supplement existing provincial and territorial benefits, according to a release.
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July 02, 2024
Court approves $9.5M settlement over years of sexual abuse by Calgary Stampede employee
A $9.5 million settlement has been approved in a class action involving an individual employed by the Calgary Stampede for claims of sexual assault against minors over several years, class counsel JSS Barristers have announced.