Author Archives: Ian
Supreme Court Denies Banks Leave to Appeal in Unpaid Overtime Class Actions
On March 21, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal in the cases of Fulawka v. Scotiabank and Fresco v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. In June of 2012 the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that both cases should be certified as class actions and allowed to proceed to trial. The decision [...]
Court of Appeal Certifies Tax Shelter Case
On March 19, 2013, the Court of Appeal for Ontario allowed the plaintiff’s claim for allegedly inappropriate tax advice in Lipson v Cassels Brock & Blackwell to proceed as a class proceeding. Read Globe & Mail Article
Secondary Market Liability Claim Defeated – Roy O’Connor LLP’s Wins for Defendants
In reasons released on September 14, 2012, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice denied the Plaintiff’s motions for certification and leave to issue a claim for secondary market misrepresentation under the Securities Act in the matter Gould v. Western Coal Corporation et. al. Members of Roy O’Connor LLP acted for a number of the former directors. [...]
Court of Appeal Certifies Overtime Class Actions against Banks CIBC and BNS
In unanimous decisions released on June 26, 2012, the Court of Appeal for Ontario allowed the plaintiffs’ claims for alleged unpaid overtime in Fresco v CIBC and Fulawka v Bank of Nova Scotia to proceed as class proceedings. Read Globe & Mail Article