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Interprétation contractuelle des décharges de responsabilité : la CSC écarte une règle vieille de 150 ans

Le 23 juillet 2021, la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») a rendu une décision unanime dans l’affaire Corner Brook (Ville) c. Bailey (l’« arrêt Corner Brook »). La CSC a statué que les règles habituelles d’interprétation des...more

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The Supreme Court of Canada Applies General Rules of Contractual Interpretation to Releases, Overtaking a 150-year-old Rule

On July 23, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its unanimous decision in Corner Brook (City) v. Bailey (Corner Brook). The SCC held that the general rules of contractual interpretation apply to releases: courts...more

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Florida Car Accident Lawsuits: How to Apply the Brakes on Plaintiffs

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Looking for the Most Generous County - When a Canadian is sued in Florida, moving the case from the Florida state court system to the U.S. federal court system usually is a good move for the defense. But sometimes, making...more

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Nuts and Bolts of Florida’s Seatbelt Defense

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Florida is a popular destination for vacations and second homes.  When a Canadian is involved in a car accident in Florida, blame can be placed on the other driver for failing to wear a seatbelt.  To prevail on the seatbelt...more

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