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Court Of Appeal Summaries (December 1 – 5, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of December 1, 2025.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Quebec Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Professional Secrecy Can Be Lifted In Norwich Orders

On July 18, 2025, the Court of Appeal of Quebec (the "Court") issued its decision in Checkbook Inc., marking a significant victory for Gowling WLG.

Canada Litigation

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Gowling WLG

Court Of Appeal Clarifies Late Service Rules: No Jurisdiction Without Timely Claim Form

In Bellway Homes Limited v The Occupiers of Samuel Garside House [2025], the Court of Appeal (CoA) has overturned an earlier decision of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC)...

Canada Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Civil Claims Struck Due To Privacy Breach From Unauthorized Access To Text Messages (McCarrell v. McCarrell)

Canadian law affords constitutional protection to privacy rights. In criminal matters, evidence that is obtained in violation of section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms...

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Top Five Tips When Seeking Leave To Appeal

Canada Litigation

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Torkin Manes LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 17 – 21, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Use Of "Guillotine" Orders In CCAA Proceedings

Canada Insolvency

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 10 – 14, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Efficient Mortgage Enforcement, Meet The Ontario Civil Court System

CP LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 3 – 7, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Civil Remedies For Survivors And Justice System Advances (Video)

Canada Litigation

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Court Holds That Entering Into A Peace Bond Bars Civil Claim Against Police

Canada Litigation

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (October 27 – 31, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Canadian Class Actions 101: What You Need To Know

Worldwide Litigation

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Torys LLP

Navigating The Relationship Between Retail Funds And Institutional Capital

TL

Torys LLP

CRA Directs Taxpayer To Wrong Court!

MK

Millar Kreklewetz

What Happens If You Default On A Car Loan In Ontario? (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

New Year, New Rules: Changes To Job Posting Requirements In 2026

Canada Employment

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Financial Services Regulatory Authority Of Ontario's New Proposed Life And Health Managing General Agents Rule

TL

Torys LLP

High Costs For Hardball: Barry v. Anantharajah

For many litigators, the notion that costs awarded by the court will be proportional to the actual success by the winning side is the gospel truth.

Canada Litigation

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McCague Borlack LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (October 6 – 10, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of October 6, 2025.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 29 – October 3, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 29, 2025.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Updated Proposals For Changes To Ontario's Rules Of Civil Procedure Are Coming

On April 1, 2025, the Civil Rules Review Working Group proposed significant changes to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure in its Civil Rules Review Phase 2 Consultation Paper with the goals of improving efficiency...

Canada Litigation

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Judicial Treatment Of Apologies: A Strategic Tool?

Canada Litigation

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Sweeping Changes Ahead: What Ontario's Civil Rules Reform Means For You

Canada Litigation

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

New Rules, New Game: Proposed Reforms To The Ontario Rules Of Civil Procedure (Video)

Canada Litigation

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 15 – 19, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

What Courses Should You Take In Law School? Estate Litigation Edition

Canada Litigation

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Casey & Moss LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 1 – September 5)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

From Reasons To Judgment: Settling An Order Under Rule 59.04

Canada Litigation

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Casey & Moss LLP

Accelerating Justice: Alberta Targets 36-month Deadline For Civil Trials

Canada Litigation

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

L'Alberta impose des plans de litige obligatoires pour les actions civiles

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

R.L. v. M.F. involved a dispute over spousal support following the end of an over 14-year marriage in which both the husband and wife were high income earners.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

From Reasons To Judgment: Settling An Order Under Rule 59.04

I will never forget the first time I received a judge's Endorsement. We had won our case, putting an end to months of protracted litigation. I remember poring over the judge's reasons, carefully reviewing the analysis...

Canada Litigation

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Casey & Moss LLP

Accelerating Justice: Alberta Targets 36-month Deadline For Civil Trials

A profound shift is underway in Alberta's approach to civil litigation. Effective September 1, 2025, pursuant to the Alberta Court of King's Bench Notice to the Profession...

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

L'Alberta impose des plans de litige obligatoires pour les actions civiles

Le 10 juillet 2025, la Cour du Banc du Roi de l'Alberta (la « Cour ») a publié un avis intitulé Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases (l'« Avis ») à l'intention de la profession et du public.

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 4 - August 8, 2025)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Hockey Night In Canada – The Verdict Is In, Prompting A Reckoning Between Criminal And Civil Evidentiary Standards

On July 24, 2025, Justice Maria Carroccia delivered her verdict in the widely followed sexual assault criminal trial in which she considered the actions of five former World Junior hockey players, in relation to a woman, in a 2018 incident in London, Ontario.

Canada Criminal

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Rubin Thomlinson LLP

Feldt Electric v Gorbern Mechanical: Refusal To Comply With Adjudication Determination Attracts Minimal Consequences

Statutory adjudication in Ontario has, since its introduction, generated a meaningful body of case law.

Canada Litigation

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Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (July 14-18, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of July 14-18, 2025. It was a full week that highlighted decisions in family and estates law.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Alberta Adopts Mandatory Litigation Plans For Civil Actions

On July 10, 2025, the Alberta Court of King's Bench (Court) issued a Notice to the Profession and Public titled Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non-Family) Cases (Notice).

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Enforce Now, Appeal Later: Alberta Court Denies Stay Of Arbitral Award Enforcement Pending Appeal Application

Canada Litigation

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Full Steam Ahead: Mandatory Litigation Plans Implement A Major Shift In Civil Litigation

Canada Litigation

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McLennan Ross LLP

Quicker To The Finish Line: Alberta Court Of King's Bench Wants Cases Tried In Three Years

Canada Litigation

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Updated Rules Of Civil Procedure: "Obligation To Promptly Disclose" A Partial Settlement Agreement And The Immediacy Of Disclosure

Canada Litigation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Changes To Disclosure Rules For Partial Settlements In Ontario Civil Litigation

Canada Litigation

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Pallett Valo LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 30 - July 4, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Dispute Resolution In Western Canada For Public Infrastructure Projects: The Costs Of Litigation Relative To Arbitration

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 23-27, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Geographical Considerations Regarding The Location Of Defence Medical Exams

Canada Litigation

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Civil Fraud Results In Denial Of Automobile Coverage

Canada Insurance

Wallace Smith LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 16-20, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Affaire Gaspé Énergies : La Cour d'appel se prononce sur son pouvoir de révision d'une permission d'en appeler et casse le sursis d'application d'une loi environnementale

Canada Litigation

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Fasken (French)

Wilhelm Concrete v. Shackelton: Construction Deficiencies, Limitation Periods And The Cost Of Waiting

Canada Real Estate

SU

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Limitation And Exclusion Of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance And Drafting Tips

Canada Litigation

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 9-13, 2025)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Civil Remedies For Survivors And Justice System Advances (Video)

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

New Rules, New Game: Proposed Reforms To The Ontario Rules Of Civil Procedure (Video)

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

Podcast: Breaking Down The Dollars. The Real Value Of General Damages In Civil Litigation (Video)

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Nelligan Law

Proposed Increase In The Provincial Court Civil Claims Limit (Video)

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Field LLP

Civil Appeals And Judicial Reviews: Common Mistakes And Pitfalls (Video)

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

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