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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision declining to enforce cryptocurrency exchange arbitration agreement as contrary to public policy

Alex Sokolov, Articling Student

Introduction In a recent decision in Lochan v Binance Holdings Limited, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld a Superior Court decision declining to stay a proposed class action in favour of arbitration, finding that the arbitration agreement effectively bars claims by imposing prohibitive costs on claimants. The Court further held that these clauses may also be void for being contrary to public policy and unconscionable. Background The defendant, Binance, is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. It sold cryptocurrency derivatives to Canadians from 2019 through 2022 but failed to file a prospectus or register with the Ontario Securities Commission. In ... [more]

Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Employer’s Duty to Provide Honest Reasons for Dismissal

In Krmpotic v. Thunder Bay Electronics Limited, 2024 ONCA 332, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a Superior Court of Justice decision confirming that the duty of honest performance applies ... [more]

The Supreme Court of Canada Provides Guidance on Interpreting Exclusion Clauses

In Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 20, the Supreme Court of Canada restored an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision concerning a dispute between ... [more]

Lying to home insurer regarding living expenses leads to denial of entire claim

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial judge’s decision to deny a plaintiff’s entire claim under her home insurance policy. The plaintiff made a false declaration to her ... [more]

Non-Competition Agreement in Dental Practice Sale is Enforceable: Court of Appeal for Ontario Provides Something to Chew On

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently enforced a non-competition agreement that was entered into further to the sale of a dental practice in the case of Dr. C. Sims ... [more]


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AGM remembers The Honourable Roy McMurtry, K.C., 1932 – 2024

The lawyers and staff of Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP send our condolences to the family ... [more]

It has a name! New Self-Regulatory Organization (finally) announces its new name

On January 1, 2023, the amalgamation of investment industry self-regulatory organizations, the Investment Industry Regulatory ... [more]

MFDA and IIROC Members vote to amalgamate and form “New SRO”

In a vote held on September 29, 2022, members of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association ... [more]

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies courts have an obligation to follow decisions of courts at the same level in most cases

The Supreme Court of Canada released a decision today (R. v. Sullivan 2022 SCC 19) ... [more]
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Michael Binetti

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Michael Binetti, a partner of the firm, brings a proven litigation background plus extensive experience in arguing both trials and appeals. He has demonstrated his strategic legal capability and expertise in wide-ranging areas of litigation. Michael’s peers and clients have commented that Michael is an “excellent and creative lawyer,” “finds unique solutions to complex problems,” and that “Michael gets it and knows how to win.”

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Kenneth A. Dekker

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Kenneth Dekker, a partner of the firm, is a successful trial and appellate lawyer who is valued by his clients as a resourceful and practical litigation counsel. Over more than two decades, Ken has litigated noteworthy cases in a range of fields that include class action defence, securities and broker-dealer litigation and regulatory defence, corporate and shareholder disputes (including oppression and winding up cases), defamation, civil fraud litigation, disputes over contracts, injunctions, professional liability litigation, employment litigation and cross-border litigation issues. Ken has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada. Ken also represents and advises clients in regulatory matters before the Investment Industry Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Ken has been ranked as Repeatedly Recommended for Securities Litigation by Lexpert, for Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers of Canada, and he has been given the highest available rating of AV, or pre-eminent, by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell.

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Masiel A. Matus

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Masiel has a broad commercial litigation practice and represents both national and international clients in a variety of complex matters. Masiel has experience litigating cases involving professional negligence, commercial leasing and real property disputes, insurance, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust, employment matters and defamation claims.

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Ardita joins Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP as an Associate Lawyer after completing her articles with the firm. Her growing practice encompasses a broad range of litigation matters including securities litigation, insurance defence, employment disputes, and shareholder disputes. Ardita earned her Juris Doctor from Western University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to joining the firm, she participated in a number of initiatives aimed at helping individuals and businesses struggling through COVID-19. Ardita looks forward to putting her legal, business, and community engagement skills to use in all the firm’s practice areas.

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