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L’influence des tribunaux sur les contrats : Survol de décisions récentes rendues par des cours d’appel et la Cour suprême

La jurisprudence canadienne récente influe sur l’approche que devraient adopter les rédacteurs de textes juridiques au moment de formuler des clauses contractuelles. Des décisions clés, notamment de la Cour suprême du Canada...more

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From Court to Contract: Navigating Recent Supreme Court and Appellate Decisions

Recent Canadian case law is reshaping how legal drafters should approach contractual clauses. Key decisions, including rulings from the Supreme Court of Canada and appellate courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and...more

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La Cour d’appel de l’Alberta donne de nouvelles indications pour déterminer si des tiers à un contrat peuvent être contraints à...

Dans un arrêt récent rendu dans l’affaire Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology Inc., la Cour d’appel de l’Alberta (la « CAA ») a donné des indications permettant de déterminer si un tiers...more

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With Strings Attached? Alberta Court of Appeal Issues New Guidance About Whether Non-Parties to a Contract Can Be Compelled to...

In a recent decision, Husky Oil Operations Limited v. Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology Inc., the Alberta Court of Appeal provided guidance about whether a non-party to a contract can be bound to arbitrate disputes...more

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Another Brick in the Wall: British Columbia Court of Appeal Confirms Framework for Determining Arbitral Jurisdiction

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For many reasons, including delays in the litigation system, choice of decision-maker and procedural flexibility, arbitration appears to be increasing in popularity as a means to resolve commercial disputes. But what happens...more

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How (Not) to Inadvertently Waive Your Right to Arbitrate

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The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in RH20 North America Inc v Bergmann, 2024 ONCA 445 serves as useful reminder that a party can inadvertently waive its right to arbitrate a dispute if the party takes a step in the...more

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How Liquid is Your Letter of Credit?

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Other than cash, a standby letter of credit (LoC) is generally considered the most liquid form of performance security. While beneficiaries generally believe drawing on an LoC should be a relatively simple process, many do...more

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Supreme Court of Canada to Revisit Bhasin and Contractual Parties' Duty of Good Faith

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The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently granted leave to appeal from the British Columbia Court of Appeal's decision in Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District v Wastech Services Ltd., 2019 BCCA 66. The case...more

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