In a recent decision, a five judge panel of the Court of Appeal for Ontario revised the legal test to be applied when the Ontario courts are asked to assume jurisdiction over a foreign defendant. The Court’s decision in Van Breda v. Village Resorts Ltd. clarifies the applicable legal principles and should provide greater guidance to Ontario courts on whether and when they can properly take jurisdiction over foreign defendants. [more] Full article

In two recent cases,[1] the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified the extent of an investor’s duty to mitigate when a stockbroker fails to follow instructions. As the breach relates ... [more] Full article