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No Easy Exit: Quebec Courts Reject Bid to Escape a Multimillion-dollar Lawsuit
[co-author: Samy Guidoum, Articling Student] In December 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed an application that sought to end a C$600-million lawsuit on three separate preliminary grounds: lack of jurisdiction, motion to dismiss and abuse of procedure. On March 20, 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed an application for leave to appeal. As a result, the case will proceed to trial.
No Easy Exit: Quebec Courts Reject Bid To Escape A Multimillion-dollar Lawsuit
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: with Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Insurance industries In December 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed an application that sought to end a C$600-million lawsuit on three separate preliminary grounds: lack of jurisdiction, motion to dismiss and abuse of procedure. On March 20, 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed an application for leave to appeal. As a result, the case will proceed to trial.
No Easy Exit: Quebec Courts Reject Bid to Escape a Multimillion-dollar Lawsuit
In December 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec dismissed an application that sought to end a C$600-million lawsuit on three separate preliminary grounds: lack of jurisdiction, motion to dismiss and abuse of procedure. On March 20, 2026, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed an application for leave to appeal. As a result, the case will proceed to trial.
Décisions clés façonnant les litiges en valeurs mobilières au Canada
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Des développements récents concernant les litiges en valeurs mobilières au Canada témoignent d'un cadre juridique de plus en plus rigoureux. Canada Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Key Decisions Shaping Canadian Securities Litigation
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Developments in Canadian securities litigation reflect an increasingly exacting environment. Recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) guidance on the meaning of a material change,...
Une décision de la Cour suprême du Canada fournit des lignes directrices sur l'interprétation des polices d'assurance
Christopher Di Matteo’s articles from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: in Canada Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel with readers working within the Insurance and Healthcare industries Dans l'arrêt Emond c. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a fourni des lignes directrices mises à jour sur l'interprétation des polices d'assurance.
Supreme Court Of Canada Decision Provides Guidance For Interpreting Insurance Policies
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: within Law Department Performance topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel in Canada with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy and Healthcare industries In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has provided updated guidance on the interpretation of insurance policies.
Supreme Court of Canada Decision Provides Guidance for Interpreting Insurance Policies | Blakes
Overview In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has provided updated guidance on the interpretation of insurance policies. The SCC reaffirmed its longstanding approach that insurance policies, including optional endorsements, must be read as a whole, like other contracts, with effect given to clear and unambiguous language.
Les Modifications À La Loi Sur La Construction De L'Ontario Sont Désormais En Vigueur
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP are most popular: within Law Department Performance topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel in Canada with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services and Healthcare industries Le 1er janvier 2026, d'importantes modifications à la Loi sur la construction de l'Ontario (la « Loi »), promulguées par la Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir l'Ontario pour vous (auparavant, le « projet de loi 216 ») et la Loi de 2025 visant à lutter contre les...
Le rôle des experts pour réduire les risques de litiges dans les projets de construction
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law.
Reducing Dispute Risk In Construction Projects: The Role Of Experts
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes. Canada Real Estate and Construction
Reducing Dispute Risk in Construction Projects: The Role of Experts | Blakes
Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes. Experts provide objective technical analysis, help translate complex data and enhance the credibility of project decisions, all of which position parties to avoid or efficiently resolve disputes. Here are five ways to make effective use of experts in construction projects: Engage experts during procurement.
Clauses clés dans les contrats de construction : Conseils pratiques pour assurer la réussite des projets
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Le contexte juridique et commercial au sein du secteur de la construction étant en constante évolution, les contrats connexes doivent suivre le pas.
Clauses clés dans les contrats de construction : Conseils pratiques pour assurer la réussite des projets
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Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance for Project Success | JD Supra
As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements allocate risk and define procedural obligations. Careful drafting and informed negotiation of the following five areas can reduce the risk of contract disputes in construction agreements. Force Majeure and Supervening Events Clauses.
Key Clauses In Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance For Project Success
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects.
Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance for Project Success | Blakes
As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements allocate risk and define procedural obligations. Careful drafting and informed negotiation of the following five areas can reduce the risk of contract disputes in construction agreements. Force Majeure and Supervening Events Clauses.
Limitation And Exclusion Of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance And Drafting Tips
BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions.
Limitation and Exclusion of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance and Drafting Tips | JD Supra
The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions. Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling in 6362222 Canada inc. v. Prelco inc. (Prelco) in 2021, case law developments have highlighted the importance of properly framing and drafting such clauses so that they may be enforceable against another contracting party.
Limitation and Exclusion of Liability Clauses Under Quebec Law: Legal Guidance and Drafting Tips | Blakes
The inclusion of limitation and exclusion of liability clauses in contracts entered into in Quebec requires an understanding of civil law and public order restrictions. Since the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling in 6362222 Canada inc. v. Prelco inc. (Prelco) in 2021, case law developments have highlighted the importance of properly framing and drafting such clauses so that they may be enforceable against another contracting party.
Clauses d'exclusion ou de limitation de responsabilité au Québec : balises légales et rédaction contractuelle
Clauses d'exclusion ou de limitation de responsabilité au Québec : balises légales et rédaction contractuelle BC Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP More Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is one of Canada's top business law firms, serving a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated office network provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law.
Clauses d’exclusion ou de limitation de responsabilité au Québec : balises légales et rédaction contractuelle | JD Supra
L’inclusion de clause d’exclusion ou de limitation de responsabilité dans les contrats québécois exige une compréhension du droit civil et des restrictions imposées par l’ordre public. L’évolution jurisprudentielle depuis l’arrêt Prelco rendu par la Cour suprême en 2021 illustre l’importance de bien encadrer et rédiger ces clauses pour qu’elles soient opposables au cocontractant.
Five Tips For Proactive Litigation Management
Navigating the complexities of the legal landscape demands a structured approach. In this Five Under 5, we outline five essential strategies that contribute to effective proactive litigation management. Recognizing and Responding to Litigation. The initial phase involves prompt identification of looming legal disputes. Upon identification, well-established procedures should guide the escalation of legal documents to the appropriate authorities within the organization.
Quebec Easing Rules On Directors And Officers Liability Insurance For Public Companies
Canada: Quebec Easing Rules On Directors And Officers Liability Insurance For Public Companies 08 July 2021 by Matthew Liben (Montreal) , Simon Seida (Montreal) and Philippe Dubois (Toronto) Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Court Applies Arbitration Clause To Dismiss Class Action Launched In The Wake Of Covid-19 Business Closures
Canada: Court Applies Arbitration Clause To Dismiss Class Action Launched In The Wake Of Covid-19 Business Closures 02 March 2021 by Claude Marseille , Matthew Liben and Anthony Cayer Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
Court Applies Arbitration Clause to Dismiss Class Action Launched in the Wake of Covid-19 Business Closures | JD Supra
On January 14, 2021, Justice Gary D.D. Morrison of the Superior Court of Quebec (Court), issued an important decision, declining jurisdiction over an application to authorize (certify) a class action (Application) brought by a restaurant owner (Bâton Rouge) against its insurer (Allianz) in the wake of COVID-19 and the government-mandated business closures that ensued.
Top 5 Ways COVID Is Reshaping Dispute Resolution
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Levée de la suspension des délais : les enjeux du système judiciaire québécois mis en lumière | JD Supra
Le 13 juillet dernier, le nouveau ministre de la Justice et procureur général du Québec, Me Simon Jolin-Barette, et la nouvelle juge en chef du Québec, l’honorable Manon Savard, ont annoncé que la suspension des délais en matière civile serait levée dès le 1er septembre et que les délais de mise en état prévus aux protocoles d’instance en vigueur au 15 mars 2020 seraient prolongés de 45 jours à compter du 1er septembre.
La Cour supérieure du Québec libère un locataire de son obligation de payer le loyer dans le context | JD Supra
Le 16 juillet 2020, la Cour supérieure du Québec (la « Cour ») a rendu un jugement particulièrement intéressant dans l’affaire Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. c. 9368-7614 Québec inc. Dans sa décision, le juge Kalichman a interprété la clause de force majeure d’un bail commercial dans le contexte de la pandémie de COVID-19 et a accordé une réduction de loyer au locataire. CONTEXTE 9368-7614 Québec inc.
Quebec Superior Court Grants COVID-19 Rent Relief
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On July 16, 2020, the Superior Court of Quebec (Court) issued a noteworthy judgment in the matter of Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. v. 9368-7614 Québec inc. In this judgment, Justice Kalichman interpreted the force majeure clause in a commercial lease in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and granted rent relief to the tenant. CONTEXT 9368-7614 Québec Inc.
Quebec Superior Court Grants COVID-19 Rent Relief | JD Supra
On July 16, 2020, the Superior Court of Quebec (Court) issued a noteworthy judgment in the matter of Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc. v. 9368-7614 Québec inc. In this judgment, Justice Kalichman interpreted the force majeure clause in a commercial lease in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and granted rent relief to the tenant. CONTEXT 9368-7614 Québec Inc. (Tenant) entered into a lease with Hengyun International Investment Commerce Inc.
Episode 4: Litigation Fever – Part I: What Lies Ahead? - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Canada
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the litigation envelope to new and often unexpected heights. From force majeure and landlord-tenant agreements to mounting class-action lawsuits, our lawyers Matthew Liben and Robin Reinertson provide some insight into these issues as they relate to the current crisis. Only have a few minutes?
Litigation Fever – Part I: What Lies Ahead? (Podcast) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Canada
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Commercial Insurance Considerations During COVID-19 | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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