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Class Actions : The Court says no to retirees
Last August 3, the Superior Court of Québec dismissed the motion for authorization to institute a class action filed by Mr. Michel Dell’Aniello against Vivendi Canada Inc. This decision deals with two subjects of interest, namely, unilateral changes made by an employer to the group insurance (…)
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Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 5
SMEs are not Immune from Class-Actions Suits in Competition Law SMEs and Trade-Marks Dividing up Corporate Shares in the Event of Divorce, Separation from bed and Board, or Dissolution of a Civil Union
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Beware of Punitive Damages in Consumer Law!
The Quebec Court of Appeal recently rendered a long-awaited decision in a consumer protection class action.On February 26th, the Court dismissed the main appeal and cross-appeal in Brault and Martineau Inc. vs. Riendeau for the reasons which were written by Justice Duval Hesler, which were endorsed (…)
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Maintaining a Harmonious Relationship With Your Neighbours Can Prevent Class Actions!
The Supreme Court of Canada ended a lengthy legal saga on November 20th, 2008 when it ordered St.Lawrence Cement Inc. to compensate residents of Beauport living near its cement plant. Comments on prescription, the assessment of damages and the granting of future damages.The Supreme Court's decision (…)
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Class action and competition law: Toyota wins in the Court of Appeal
Class action and competition law: Toyota wins in the Court of Appeal
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The Court of Appeal Warns Petitioners in Motions for Authorization Against Group Descriptions that are too Broad and Disproportionate
On September 26, 2007, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of appellant Citizens for a Quality of Life and upheld the judgment of the Superior Court dated December 14, 2004, which had refused to grant its motion for authorization to institute a class action against Aéroports de Montréal on the (…)
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Two of our partners honoured with Québec Bar Mérite awards
Two of our partners honoured with Québec Bar Mérite awards
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Watering down class actions? Not really...
On October 18th, 2006, the Quebec Court of Appeal rendered a much-awaited decision regarding class actions. The province’s highest court was called upon to rule on the issue of whether, when there is a multiplicity of defendants, it is necessary that a legal relationship exist between the (…)
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Are the Courts Distorting the Nature of Class Actions?
Are the Courts Distorting the Nature of Class Actions?
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The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec
The Application of Ontario's Bill 198 to Securities Class Actions in Quebec
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The Court of Appeal Rules on the Constitutionality of the Code of Civil Procedure Amendments Governing Authorizations to Institute Class Actions
The Court of Appeal Rules on the Constitutionality of the Code of Civil Procedure Amendments Governing Authorizations to Institute Class Actions
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The Superior Court Dismisses Three Motions for Authorization to Institute a Class Action
The Superior Court Dismisses Three Motions for Authorization to Institute a Class Action