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Migrant Farmworkers Go to Court to Fight for Rights — and $500 Million
January 04, 2024
The Tyee talks to Jody Brown about the class action seasonal farmworkers have brought against the federal government.
Former Ontario seasonal farmworker speaks out about exploitation, files class action
January 03, 2024
CTV News speaks to Louis Century about the class action filed against the federal government's seasonal agricultural workers program.
Tentative settlement in CIBC unpaid overtime class action
January 05, 2023
The parties have agreed to settle class actions, launched in 2007, by CIBC retail branch employees alleging systemic unpaid overtime.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee sues Canada over 14-year ordeal of detention and torture
April 23, 2022
The Toronto Star speaks to Louis Century about the $30-million lawsuit we have filed against the federal government on behalf of Mohamedou Ould Slahi.
Geetha Philipupillai nominated for Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
April 22, 2022
Geetha Philipupillai has been nominated for Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the Human Rights advocacy category.
Appeal court supports ruling that CIBC violated overtime obligations in class-action lawsuit
February 17, 2022
Law Times talks to Louis Century and Steven Barrett about CIBC's unsuccessful appeal in our unpaid overtime class action.