Tag: litigation

Passing of Accounts: New Rules

On January 1, 2016, a number of changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure came into force. Some of these changes affect the process of bringing and responding to an Application to Pass Accounts under Rule 74. 18. The changes...

By Yasmin M. Vinograd of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday January 21, 2016.

Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

In Canada (Attorney General) v. Federation of Law Societies of Canada, 2015 SCC 7, the Federation of Law Societies ("The Federation") brought a constitutional challenge to several provisions of the Federal government's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist legislation, the Proceeds of...

By Merovitz Potechin on Monday May 4, 2015.

Private Nuisance

The tort of private nuisance involves an unreasonable interference with a plaintiff's use and enjoyment of their property. According to the case law, in order for the interference to be considered "unreasonable", it must be such as would not be...

By Merovitz Potechin on Monday March 16, 2015.

Don’t Lawyer Me!

As I reflect on the other aspects of my life outside of my professional capacity as a lawyer, it is truly fascinating to realize just how much being a litigator influences my behaviour. Constantly, the skills and strategies that I...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday September 10, 2014.