The Complete Brief
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June 27, 2024
B.C. Court of Appeal rejects appeal related to $20M pump-and-dump smartphone company scheme
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeals of three men who took part in a US$20 million market manipulation fraud that involved promoting their smartphone company, Kunekt Corp., as the “next Apple.”
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June 27, 2024
Navigating multi-party injury litigation
The process of representing one victim in a negligence claim against a defendant or insurance company is complex, at times stressful and subject to court delays. When you add the complexities of multiple plaintiffs or multiple defendants to the already complex legal process, you are often subjected to compounding delays that may add stress to you and your clients.
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June 27, 2024
Ontario has ‘jumped in and done something really proactive’ with homeowner protection law: lawyer
Ontario’s law society is warning practitioners to be mindful of new provincial legislation that banned the registration of notices of security interest for consumer goods on the provincial land registry. Notices of security interest, known as NOSIs, are registrations that may be made on the land registry system by a business when it rents, finances or leases goods such as a water heater or furnace installed on a property.
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June 27, 2024
Conduct of environmental panel gives rise to an apprehension of bias, B.C. judge says
A judge in British Columbia has quashed a decision by the Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) on an air emissions permit for a composting facility, ruling that the board and its chair demonstrated a “reasonable apprehension of bias” during the hearing process.
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June 27, 2024
Class action filed against BC Parks over alleged drip pricing in campsite booking
British Columbia’s parks authority is facing a proposed class action concerning allegations that a $6 reservation fee that is not disclosed till the end of the booking process for campsites violates the Competition Act.
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June 27, 2024
Dentons expands Calgary corporate group with new partner
Dentons announced the addition of partner Kate Stevens to its corporate group in Calgary.
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June 27, 2024
Civil procedure — Parties — Adding or substituting — On own motion
Appeal by McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) from decision dismissing its application to be added as respondent or file response in judicial review proceeding commenced by West Moberly First Nations (WMFN). The judicial review concerned the adequacy of consultation by the Province regarding the forestry activities by Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) in an area known as Chuu Xaadeslii (Chuu), which WMFN claimed as historically and culturally important.
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June 27, 2024
New associate joins McCarthy Hansen & Company
A recent news release from Toronto-based law firm McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP announced the addition of associate lawyer Candace Santaguida.
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June 27, 2024
Mobilité Infra Québec : Empowering transportation infrastructure development in the province
On May 9, 2024, the Province of Quebec introduced Bill 61, An Act enacting the Act respecting Mobilité Infra Québec and amending certain provisions relating to shared transportation. Bill 61 establishes Mobilité Infra Québec, a legal entity that would be entrusted by the government to carry out, at the government’s request, the opportunity analysis, planning and implementation of complex transportation projects, all with a view to sustainable mobility.
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June 27, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of the Sudbury Mock Trial Competition | Trevor Kestle
Mock trial competitions are not merely contests of legal knowledge. They are arenas where young minds sharpen their advocacy, deepen their understanding of justice and kindle a lifelong passion for the rule of law.