Canada

Charter applies to self-governing First Nation’s laws, but s. 25 upholds Charter-breaching law: SCC

Charter applies to self-governing First Nation’s laws, but s. 25 upholds Charter-breaching law: SCC

Section 25 of the Charter protects Aboriginal rights from Charter challenge

Ontario Superior Court rejects class action lawsuit against online travel giants

Ontario Superior Court rejects class action lawsuit against online travel giants

They were sued for advertisements that mislead consumers to make premature booking decisions

Court must 'gaze into the crystal ball' to determine loss of future earning capacity: BCCA

Court must 'gaze into the crystal ball' to determine loss of future earning capacity: BCCA

The court dealt with the challenges of predicting future losses based on hypothetical career paths

NS Supreme Court imputes income in child support case due to non-disclosure

NS Supreme Court imputes income in child support case due to non-disclosure

The father sold art to boat passengers and was entitled to superior accommodations

Federal Court orders re-evaluation of refugee claim due to unreasonable identity verification

Federal Court orders re-evaluation of refugee claim due to unreasonable identity verification

The claim for protection was based on fears of persecution in Ghana stemming from a family dispute

BC Court of Appeal upholds immunity of nurses from personal liability in medical negligence case

BC Court of Appeal upholds immunity of nurses from personal liability in medical negligence case

The decision is without prejudice to the right to pursue the claim against the health authority