February 26, 2025
By Jordan Petruska In Lower Williams Properties Ltd. v. Santaguida, 2025 ONSC 1132, the third party brought a Rule 21 motion in multiple related actions on the grounds that the third party action was barred by the 15-year ultimate limitation period. Background The actions all arose from a 2019 fire that damaged multiple properties on […]
February 19, 2025
By Jeffrey Allen In the recent Court of Appeal for Ontario case, Rivard v. Ontario, 2025 ONCA 100, the Court considered a claim made against the Kingston Chief of Police and the Kingston Police Services Board following the allegedly violent arrest of the respondent. This case offers valuable insight into the liability that Police Services […]
February 14, 2025
Last night, one of our partners, Stephen Ross, and his wife, Patricia, graciously hosted a dinner at their home to recognize the outstanding contributions of our associates and students. It was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the commitment and passion of our associates and students, and their remarkable impact on our firm. We’re proud […]
February 12, 2025
By Farid Mahdi The Supreme Court of Canada, in Marguerite Crete v. Ottawa Community Housing Corporation,[1] has denied leave to plaintiffs seeking to appeal from the Court of Appeal for Ontario’s finding which confirmed that landlords in Ontario are not liable for slip and fall injuries on ice in areas used exclusively by the individual […]
February 05, 2025
By Emily Vereshchak In Diverse Transportation v. Chen, 2025 ONSC 554, the Court analyzed the screening function of an anti-SLAPP motion in the context of what issues can be constituted to be in the public’s interest. At issue was whether the public had any interest in a monetary dispute between a former employee and employer, […]
