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Guarantor beware: Potential liability without borrower default

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision held that guarantors may be responsible for the debts and obligations of a borrower, even if the borrower...

Supreme Court upholds non-liability clause in Québec commercial contract in key ruling

Last Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a non-liability clause in a negotiated commercial contract was valid, reversing a decision from...

SCC decision means courts may reconsider ancillary matters after final judgment

A recent Supreme Court of Canada decision articulates the guiding principles for Canadian courts which are asked to reconsider ancillary matters that...

Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act to come into force on October 19, 2021

In their Update, Osler authors Michael Watts, Susan Newell and Marty Putyra review the material issues corporations will need to consider when...

Contract termination: considerations in terminating for default or for convenience

While parties enter into a construction contract with the common goal of completing a successful project, there are times when terminating the...

The impact of CAR T cell patenting on access to therapy in Canada

A recent U.S. court decision provided narrow patent scope for a basic CAR T therapy patent.

Proposed amendments to the Québec Charter of the French Language – impacts on labour relations

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Privacy class actions gaining popularity

The past decade has seen a significant increase in the number of Canadian class actions filed following data breaches.