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Explaining The Unexplained: Consultation On Unexplained Wealth Orders In Ontario
Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General is considering amendments to introduce unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), a new investigative tool that would compel individuals to explain the origin of their property when there's a significant mismatch between known lawful income and apparent wealth. The proposed regime would shift the burden of proof to respondents and could be used to support civil forfeiture proceedings targeting proceeds of unlawful activity.
Canada Criminal
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Injunction Restrains Former Employee’s Campaign Of Online Harassment (SGS Canada Inc v. Carrier)
In SGS Canada Inc v. Carrier, 2026 ONSC 4751 (CanLII), the corporate plaintiff was a Canadian subsidiary of a large multinational company operating laboratories and offices across the country. The defendant was a manager of business development for the plaintiff for approximately two years until October 2025, when his employment was terminated without cause.
Canada Litigation
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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La preuve à l’ère des hypertrucages : comment les hypertrucages compliquent l’évaluation de la preuve numérique devant les tribunaux
L'intelligence artificielle générative permet désormais de créer des hypertrucages si réalistes qu'ils menacent l'intégrité des preuves numériques présentées devant les tribunaux. Les cadres d'authentification traditionnels, conçus avant l'avènement de cette technologie, sont-ils encore suffisants pour garantir la fiabilité des photographies, vidéos et enregistrements audio produits en preuve? Les avocats doivent maintenant adopter de nou
Canada Litigation
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Miller Thomson LLP
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Lessons In Suing Securities Regulators: Herner v. Mutual Fund Dealers Association And Ontario Securities Commission, 2026 ONSC 4889
A mutual fund dealing representative sued the MFDA and OSC for $47.5 million in damages, alleging intentional torts including conspiracy, abuse of process, and malicious prosecution stemming from a regulatory investigation and enforcement proceedings. The 21-day trial resulted in complete dismissal of all claims, with the court making significant findings on regulatory immunity provisions and the scope of duties owed by securities regulators to regulated persons.
Canada Litigation
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Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
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Tenants Have Rights When Condo Neighbours Break Strata Rules
A Vancouver family renting a three-bedroom condo faces ongoing disruptions from upstairs neighbors who converted their unit into a four-bedroom student residence, raising questions about tenant rights in strata communities. When the strata council deflects responsibility, what legal protections do tenants have to enforce bylaws and maintain peaceful enjoyment of their home?
Canada Real Estate
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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Allows Social Media Defamation Claim To Proceed And Awards Costs Against Anti-SLAPP Applicant
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision examines the boundaries of social media criticism in development disputes, addressing when heated online debate crosses into actionable defamation. The case explores how courts balance freedom of expression against reputational harm when Facebook posts allege corruption and misconduct, and clarifies the costs consequences for unsuccessful anti-SLAPP motions where malice may be present.
Canada Litigation
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Ontario Court Of Appeal Weighs In On The Bounds Of Solicitor-client Privilege
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled on the protection of lawyers' trust ledgers under solicitor-client privilege, addressing whether these financial records can be compelled in civil fraud proceedings. The decision examines the scope of the crime-fraud exception to privilege and whether it applies beyond criminal cases to civil matters involving allegations of fraudulent conduct and breach of court orders.
Canada Litigation
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Torys LLP
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How To Enforce An Out-of-province Judgment
When a judgment debtor relocates from Alberta to Ontario with assets in the new province, creditors face specific procedural requirements to enforce their judgment. Ontario's Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act provides a framework for registration, but creditors must navigate service requirements, statutory exceptions, and strict time limitations to successfully enforce their out-of-province judgments.
Canada Litigation
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