Our experience is second to none. We have been involved in many ground breaking legal cases before many different administrative tribunals and at all levels of the courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Our most recent Notable Cases, as well as the most recent developments in some of our Class Action cases, can be found below. Click on “More Cases” to see a full list and to search for other interesting cases.
In addition to winning cases, our lawyers write and publish in their areas of expertise. We also analyze changes in the law that are relevant to our clients. Links to some of our publications can be found below.
Latest Cases
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Can following the instructions of an employer result in an unlawful strike?
March 04, 2021
In two recent decisions, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has shed light on what does – and doesn’t – constitute an unlawful strike.
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Conservative get-tough on crime initiative violates the Charter, says Court of Appeal
July 27, 2020
Ontario Court of Appeal has struck down two sections of the Criminal Code that removed the availability of conditional sentences for certain offences on the basis that they violated the rights of Aboriginal offenders.
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Supreme Court invalidates Uber’s mandatory arbitration provision
June 26, 2020
The Supreme Court declares Uber’s mandatory arbitration clause unconscionable, paving the way for a proposed employment law class action
Latest Publications
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How do you prove your client’s dog is a service animal?
June 30, 2021
Kelly Doctor explains how lawyers can help a client prove that their animal is a “service animal"
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Emergency Powers in Response to COVID-19
June 10, 2021
Dan Sheppard sets out all of the emergency orders, amendments to emergency orders, and new legislation as governments respond to the COVID-19 pandemic - Updated to June 10, 2021.
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A lawyer’s guide to strategies for negotiating with toddlers (and other tough negotiators)
February 23, 2021
Natai Shelsen explains how to tame even the toughest negotiator (or tyrant toddler) in this article published in Canadian Lawyer.
Appeals & Judicial Review
Few law firms have our appellate experience before all levels of the courts. Find out how we can help you with an appeal or a judicial review application.
Latest Class Action Cases
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Grigoryev v. Russell Security Services Inc.
November 17, 2021
This proposed class action against Russell Security, brought on behalf of all current and former security guards, is for unpaid wages. The parties have reached a tentative settlement - Find out more here.
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Horner v. Primary Response Inc. et al.
October 20, 2021
Update on settlement cheques here.
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Charlie v. McKinsey & Company Canada
October 18, 2021
Goldblatt Partners and Sotos Class Actions have commenced a class action lawsuit against global consulting firm McKinsey & Company for its role in fuelling the opioid epidemic in Canada. More information here.