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- When Will Creditor Conduct Affect the Enforceability of a Guarantee?
A guarantee is often an essential part of debt financing. However, the personal liability of the person making the guarantee, or “guarantor,â€� may be called into question when the risk assumed by the guarantor changes because of circumstances surrounding the guarantee or transaction. What Is a Gu … Read more »
- Court of Appeal Affirms Certification of Class Action Proceeding Against Various FedEx Companies
The Court of Appeal recently affirmed a decision certifying a class proceeding against Federal Express Canada Corporation, FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., and FedEx Ground Package System, Ltd. (collectively, “FedExâ€�) in Robson v. Federal Express Canada Corporation. This blog post reviews the … Read more »
- Corporate Records at Centre of Family Business Shareholder Dispute
Disputes involving closely held corporations often arise at the intersection of business, family relationships, and informal governance practices. When those disputes reach the courts, the absence of clear records and the presence of deeply entrenched personal conflict can significantly complicate a … Read more »
- Stay of Proposed Class Proceeding Against Uber Canada Inc. Affirmed By Federal Court of Appeal
It is common for contracts made over the internet or via apps to include clauses requiring that any disputes arising under the contract be referred to arbitration. The enforceability of such clauses thus often comes into play when a plaintiff wishes to litigate the matter in court. The recent case o … Read more »
- Can Ontario Brokers of Record Be Personally Liable for Agent Defamation?
The Superior Court of Justice recently considered a novel claim involving allegations of online defamation in the competitive world of real estate brokerages. The case serves as a warning to brokers of record who may face personal liability for the online actions of employees of their brokerages. Th … Read more »