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$4.7M Judgment Against Internet Troll Who Defamed HR Recruiter
A Toronto man has been ordered to pay $4.7 million in one of the largest defamation judgments in Canadian history.
Arbitration Clause Disputes Are Heard by Arbitrators, Not Courts
Ontario’s top court confirms that most challenges to arbitration clauses must be decided by arbitrators—not judges—with limited exceptions.
Social Assistance Rates in Ontario Remain Stagnant Since 2018
Advocates call on the Ontario government to raise social assistance rates, which remain well below the poverty line.
First-in-Canada Class Action Reclassifies Volunteers as Employees
A legal first in Canada: volunteers on overseas trips successfully reclassified as employees in a class action settlement.
Courts Forced to Adapt to 2022 Technology
Virtual hearings, e-filing, and remote mediations became the new norm as Ontario’s justice system adapted rapidly during the pandemic.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirements: No 'One‑Size‑Fits‑All' Answer
Legal experts predict a wave of litigation over whether employers can dismiss workers who refuse COVID‑19 vaccination—and agree each case will hinge on its specific facts.