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In Shirodkar v. Coinbase Global, Inc., 2025 ONCA 298, the Court of Appeal for Ontario grappled with a question that often arises in modern crypto-related disputes. A Canadian plaintiff, seeking to sue a network of Coinbase entities spanning multiple jurisdictions, challenged whether an Ontario court could properly assume authority over all of them. This judgment

In the recent decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia Niroei v Bushell, the court delved into the critical issue of procedural fairness in arbitration. The case, involving a dispute between a landlord (the petitioner) and tenants (the respondents), highlights the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice during arbitration proceedings. Background The

In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal—Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2299 v. Distillery SE Development Corp., 2024 ONCA 712—the court tackled the thorny issue of appealing court-appointed arbitrators. This case serves as a stark reminder of the limitations imposed by arbitration legislation on court intervention and the appealability of certain orders.

The recent judgment in Nguyen v. Tambosso (2024 BCSC 1551) is significant for its recognition of loans made in cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin, under standard legal principles of contract law. The Supreme Court of British Columbia unequivocally held that loans denominated in Bitcoin are enforceable and treated in the same manner as loans involving traditional forms

In the recent case Montaigne Group Ltd. v. St. Alcuin College for the Liberal Arts Society, 2024 BCSC 1465, the Supreme Court of British Columbia examined the interaction between court applications and the enforceability of arbitration agreements. The court’s findings provide significant insights into how actions taken in court can potentially render an arbitration agreement

The recent decision in The Trustees of the Knox Presbyterian Church Manotick v. Oakwood Designers & Builders Inc. issued by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on 10 June 2024 provides a compelling examination of arbitration agreements and the interpretation of construction contracts. Justice Corthorn’s ruling addressed critical issues related to dispute resolution methods, the

Brief The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Campbell v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2600, 2024 ONCA 218 critically examines the conceptual boundaries of “fraud” within the ambit of the Arbitration Act, 1991. At the heart of this deliberation is whether “constructive fraud” falls under the legislative framework’s definition of “fraud,” particularly in sections

Introduction to the Case In the case of Lochan v. Binance Holdings Limited, 2023 ONSC 6714, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed a motion by Binance Holdings Limited to stay proceedings in favor of arbitration, as per the arbitration agreement digitally signed by the plaintiffs and potential class members. The plaintiffs, Christopher Lochan and

  In the realm of construction, project delays are inevitable yet potentially costly occurrences. The ability to accurately identify and claim these delays is a crucial skill for any party involved in a construction project. A recent case from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Onespace Unlimited Inc. v. Plus Development Group Corp. sheds

  Introduction In a recent judgment issued on 28 August 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia in the case of Ball v Bedwell Bay Construction Ltd. has provided invaluable insights into the complex interplay between procedural fairness and substantive review in arbitration proceedings. This article aims to dissect these critical elements by closely examining