Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino

Angelica Dino writes about the developments in Canada’s legal industry. She is also a news writer for Key Media’s other legal publications, Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Angelica is currently pursuing her law degree.

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Law Commission of Ontario announces new board of governors appointments

Law Commission of Ontario announces new board of governors appointments

The new members came from a broad range of professional backgrounds

Ontario Superior Court upholds ‘fair dealing’ in franchise dispute

Ontario Superior Court upholds ‘fair dealing’ in franchise dispute

The case involved disagreements over equipment maintenance and financial obligations

Ontario Superior Court orders retrial for catastrophic impairment case due to procedural unfairness

Ontario Superior Court orders retrial for catastrophic impairment case due to procedural unfairness

The insurer's expert was not cross-examined after a scheduling conflict arose during his testimony

Ontario Superior Court denies late motion to transfer car accident case to simplified procedure

Ontario Superior Court denies late motion to transfer car accident case to simplified procedure

The court considered the late stage of the proceedings and the absence of new circumstances

Ontario Superior Court approves settlement agreement in securities class action

Ontario Superior Court approves settlement agreement in securities class action

The court found the $1 million settlement fair and reasonable

Ontario Superior Court confirms License Appeal Tribunal cannot award punitive damages

Ontario Superior Court confirms License Appeal Tribunal cannot award punitive damages

LAT's jurisdiction is explicitly defined and limited by statute: court

Ontario Superior Court grants extension for service of expert reports in medical negligence case

Ontario Superior Court grants extension for service of expert reports in medical negligence case

The court found that denying the motion would cause significant prejudice to the defendants

Ontario Court of Appeal denies builder's request for a trial on damages in a real estate dispute

Ontario Court of Appeal denies builder's request for a trial on damages in a real estate dispute

Claims for additional damages and the trial must be clearly stated in the pleadings: court

Ontario Superior Court awards damages after real estate deals fail due to broker's conflicting roles

Ontario Superior Court awards damages after real estate deals fail due to broker's conflicting roles

The plaintiffs sold their properties to finance transaction for dining facility

Ontario Superior Court rejects jury trial in motor vehicle accident case due to procedural delays

Ontario Superior Court rejects jury trial in motor vehicle accident case due to procedural delays

The court took into account the effects of the pandemic on judicial resources and court operations