Digital Dilemmas: Are Internet Communications Considered Broadcasts in Canadian Defamation Law?

Introduction Over time, Canadian provincial legislation regulating defamation has been updated to incorporate modern communication methods. However, since most of this legislation does not explicitly address the Internet, judges are…

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All for One, and One for All: A Blueprint for Success in Class Action Certification in Canada

Introduction   In the Canadian legal landscape, class actions represent a powerful mechanism for individuals who have suffered similar harm or losses to collectively seek legal redress against a common…

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Misrepresentation in Securities Offerings: Understanding Statutory Civil Liability

Statutory Civil Liability ("SCL") is established by legislation for misrepresentations in a prospectus, Offering Memorandum ("OM"), or circulars for a take-over bid (“TOB”) or issuer bid (“IB”), including directors' and…

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Money Talks, but Does It Say Too Much? Examining Unfair Lending Practices

Introduction: The Ontario Unconscionable Transactions Relief Act provides relief to borrowers when they have been subjected to harsh and unconscionable transactions. This legislation allows the court to grant relief where…

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Cheques and Balances: Understanding Your Bank Account Agreement (Austral Imports Inc. v. Bank of Montreal)

Cheques remain a popular payment method for many businesses and individuals today, but their use also brings with it the risk of fraud. This risk was at the heart of…

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