October 2026

When Does an Arbitrator’s Questioning Cross the Line? Arbitrators are often selected for their specialized knowledge and experience. While their expertise may allow them to take an active role in questioning witnesses, there are limits to their participation. In Atkinsréalis Construction (Pacific) Inc. v. GIP Construction Ontario East Ltd.[i](“ATRL”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice...Read More

When Solicitor-Client Privilege Can Be Disregarded: The Crime-Fraud Exception Solicitor-client privilege is the right to confidentiality over communications made within a lawyer-client relationship. It protects communications between a lawyer and their client from being disclosed in the process of litigation. It is seen as a bedrock of the Canadian legal system and a fundamental civil...Read More

Cryptocurrency Fraud and Cross-Border Asset Preservation Cryptocurrency can be transferred across international borders within minutes, creating significant challenges for victims seeking to recover assets lost through fraud. Where stolen cryptocurrency is held by an exchange headquartered outside Canada, victims may face an additional obstacle: whether Canadian courts have jurisdiction to order the preservation of those...Read More

The Standard for Just Cause Dismissal What is the standard of employee conduct that justifies dismissal for cause? What must employers do when investigating an employee’s misconduct? If the court finds that an employer has wrongfully dismissed an employee, what damages can they award? The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“ONSC”) answers these questions in...Read More