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No Appeals From Arbitrator’s Interim Decision Unless It Is A Final Order
May 16th, 2012

The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently considered whether any appeal may be taken from a decision of an arbitral tribunal which is made prior to the final award. The Court held that no such appeal may be taken from such a decision, except if the decision amounts to a “final” order.  The decis... Read more »

Same Court, Different Results: When Does The Limitation Period Start For An Arbitration Claim?
May 7th, 2012

When does the limitation period start for an arbitration claim?  Can the very making of the demand start the period running?  Yes, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently said in Federation Insurance Co. of Canada v. Markel Insurance Co of Canada. In so deciding, the Court of Appeal seems to have rea... Read more »

Supreme Court of Canada Holds: Court May Dismiss Action Based On An International Commercial Agreement Even After The Defendant Files A Defence
April 29th, 2012

A very recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada has held that a court may properly dismiss an action arising from an international commercial agreement, even after the defendant has filed a Statement of Defence:  Momentous.ca Corp. v. Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball Ltd... Read more »

Can You Change Horses When Appealing From An Arbitration Decision?
April 15th, 2012

Arbitration and court proceedings may be different, but can a party substantially change its position when it appeals from an arbitration award to the court?  At the very least, it seems like questionable strategy to do so.  The British Columbia Court of Appeal held that the appellant could not do... Read more »

Welcome To Heintzman ADR:
April 10th, 2012

Thomas Heintzman is offering ADR services from new premises.  Heintzman ADR is located at Arbitration Place, The Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario. Heintzman ADR will offer you and your clients efficient and effective dispute resolution services based on over 40 years... Read more »

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