Case Overview

In this corporate intellectual property dispute, Great North Equipment Inc and 1185641 BC Ltd (Appellants) appealed two interlocutory decisions against Bradley Penney, Neil Macdonald, Dustin Monilaws, and Paloma Pressure Control companies (Respondents). The case involved disputes over document production, a temporary injunction, and a sealing order.

Key Findings & Rulings

1. Appeal Scope:

   • Great North withdrew concerns over non-solicitation and new evidence admission, narrowing the appeal.

2. Document Production:

   • The Independent Supervising Solicitor (ISS) handled confidential information classification.
   • The Court upheld the lower court’s ruling but noted disputes could be revisited in a May 2025 hearing.

3. Injunction Order:

   • Appellants argued the lower court wrongly revoked confidentiality restrictions in a consent order.
   • The Court clarified that paragraphs 7(a)–(c) of the order remain in effect until trial.

4. Sealing Order:

   • Granted for 28 records to protect third-party confidential information, with redacted copies for public access.

5. Res Judicata Concern:

   • The Court ruled that the lower court’s decisions do not prevent future findings at trial.

6. Outcome:

   • Appeals dismissed except for clarification on the injunction.
   • Parties must submit cost arguments in writing.
   • The judgment did not specify a monetary award or damages.