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In third-party election ad spending case, SCC will determine how broadly to interpret right to vote
Right to ‘meaningfully participate in democratic process’ is at stake in case: BCCLA’s Vibert Jack
Billion-dollar deals, including Brookfield’s $9 billion bid for France’s Neoen, top this week’s list
Big names such as Uber, KKR, Canadian Solar also in this roundup
BC court affirms privacy commissioner’s authority over federal political parties’ data collection
The case revolves around the use of personal information by FPPs
BC Supreme Court awards damages to plaintiff for long-term injuries from a car accident
The accident impacted her life, work, and mental health
Ontario Superior Court denies financial disclosure pending decision on separation agreement
The agreement included a waiver of spousal support
Ontario Superior Court dismisses medical malpractice claim after nine years of litigation
The court sympathized with the plaintiff but noted the lack of expert evidence supporting her claims
NB Court of King’s Bench rejects son’s challenge to father’s last will
The son’s claim is also statute-barred due to late filing
US law firm admits to filing fraudulent claims in Visa and Mastercard settlement case
The firm expressed embarrassment and committed to strengthening its review process
UK’s Legal Services Board issues new guidance to improve complaint handling by law firms
The board emphasized the need for a ‘step-change improvement’ in first-tier complaint handling