The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice David Isbester to the Ontario Court of Justice, with the new role set to take effect on October 12, 2023. Justice …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New Brunswick appeal court closes the book on financial advisor’s claims against Equity Associates
The Court of Appeal of New Brunswick has upheld a lower court’s decision dismissing a financial advisor’s case against his former employer, Equity Associates Inc., a dealer of mutual funds. …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Ontario court awards costs of $36,665 to plaintiff in wrongful dismissal case after parties couldn’t agree on consolidation
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued a ruling on costs in a wrongful dismissal case involving plaintiff (LH) and defendants Northern Trust and DS. The court awarded costs …
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Legal NewsProfessional Misconduct
‘Locker room talk’ about member of judiciary leads to $7,500 fine for B.C. lawyer
A family law attorney has been fined $7,500 by the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) for making discourteous and offensive statements about a member of the judiciary. The lawyer, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
TTC worker, reinstated after being fired for cause, awarded $175,000 – but no punitive damages
A unionized Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) worker, who was fired for cause and later reinstated to his position, has been awarded $175,000 in compensation for the nearly four years he …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Toronto doctor who invited patient to Beatles tribute concert suspended for professional misconduct
A Toronto-based physician, RS, has been suspended for six months following a disciplinary hearing by the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal. The Tribunal found that RS engaged in “di… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Going up? B.C. arbitrator greenlights employer’s transfer of unvaccinated elevator mechanic
Kone Inc. was within its rights to transfer a unionized worker in British Columbia to a different position when he refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, an arbitrator has ruled. …
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Constructive Dismissal
Alberta court refuses summary judgement bid in constructive dismissal case again car dealership
An Alberta court has denied summary judgement in the case of two former finance and insurance (F&I) business managers at Varsity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, a car dealership The plaintiffs, …
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Wrongful Dismissal
Saskatchewan court tosses wrongful dismissal suit against Moose Jaw from former general manager as untimely
The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench has dismissed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by the former general manager of the Moose Jaw Downtown and Soccer/Field House Facilities (DFHF) along with …
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Legal News
Most Canadians uncomfortable with lawyers, notaries using AI to deliver services: Dye & Durham survey
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept for Canadians; a significant 87% say they have tried Generative AI tools like ChatGPT for either business or personal tasks. …