Expertise
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- Education:
- Université de Moncton (2016) JD
- Université de Montréal (2013) BSc
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Caroline H. Humphrey (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Caroline practices in a broad range of areas, including class actions, competition law, contract disputes, and professional negligence.
Prior to joining the firm, Caroline practiced at a national firm where she gained experience litigating complex commercial disputes, urgent proceedings for injunctive relief, Anton Piller orders, Norwich orders, and injunctions relating to the protection of copyright. She also brought and defended claims of professional negligence. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Canada, representing her clients in both English and French.
In 2016-2017, Caroline clerked at the Federal Court of Canada for the Honourable Justice B. Richard Bell.
Caroline received her JD from the Faculté de droit of the Université de Moncton, where she was the recipient of scholarships from the Department of Canadian Heritage for academic achievement. In law school, Caroline participated in the National Trial Advocacy Competition (Sopinka Cup) and was awarded Best Overall Advocate. She also participated in the Gale Cup Moot in 2016 and the Faculté de droit’s competitive moot in 2015.
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Counsel to an officer and director in connection with a proposed class proceeding relating to sales of HVAC equipment.
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Estil v FTI Professional Grade
Counsel to the successful defendant in resisting an injunction for a declaration of partnership arising out of the supply of ventilators to the Government of Canada.
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Counsel to an intervenor in an appeal relating to the interpretation of the voyeurism offence under the Criminal Code. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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Schnurr v Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Counsel to a defendant retailer in an application relating to the sale and use of glue traps. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght.)
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The Advocates’ Society
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Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario
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Ontario Bar Association
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A few years after the Supreme Court of Canada released Hollick v Toronto (City), which provided a detailed articulation of the common issues requirement under s. 5(1)(c) of the Class Proceedings Act, 1992, Ciara released her chart-topping single, “1, 2 Step”. While we would not go so far as to say that her single was one of the most succinct summaries of the common issues test from the early 2000s, she may have been on to something.
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No Jordan Rules for Administrative Tribunals
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision today in Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz is a significant one for all lawyers practicing before administrative tribunals. In brief, the decision confirms that the three-part Blencoe test for delay and abuse of process in administrative proceedings continues in force. To establish that a delay rises to the level of abuse of process, a party must establish...
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized as Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 41 of our expert litigators are recognized for their expertise across 24 practice areas. The following lawyers have also been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for receiving the highest overall peer-feedback in their practice areas in Toronto.
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Canada
In the latest edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, 39 of our expert litigators are recognized by their peers for their expertise across 24 practice areas.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Caroline Humphrey
Canada’s leading litigation firm adds another exceptional lawyer to its talent pool.
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Practical Tips & Advice for Junior Litigators Practicing on the Commercial List
Caroline H. Humphrey authored the blog Practical Tips & Advice for Junior Litigators Practicing on the Commercial List, which was published on commerciallist.com.
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Everything Junior Litigators Need to Know About the Commercial List
Caroline H. Humphrey was invited to share her expert insights on effective practice and advocacy on the Commercial List for litigators called less than 10 years.
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2023-2024)
Ones to Watch – Corporate & Commercial Litigation, Medical Negligence