Class Actions - Publications & Presentations

• 2015 Northwind Class Actions Invitational Forum

  Tom Curry presented on Expert Witnesses: Recent Developments and Best Practices on June 10, 2015.

  Tom Curry | June 10, 2015
• Class Actions - A Bootcamp for Litigators

  Monique Jilesen spoke at the Law Society of Upper Canada's program Class Actions - A Bootcamp for Litigators on October 2, 2014.

  Monique Jilesen | October 2, 2014
• Ethical Issues in Class Actions – Defence Perspective

  Monique Jilesen co-authored a paper presented at the Law Society of Upper Canada's program Class Actions - A Bootcamp for Litigators which took place on...

  Monique Jilesen | September 30, 2014
• Don't pin your hopes on claims bar expiry

  Monique Jilesens article appears in the October 3, 2014 issue of Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc.

  Monique Jilesen | October 3, 2014
• 12th National Symposium on Class Actions

  Peter Griffin participated in a panel discussion at Osgoode's 12th National Symposium on Class Actions on April 23, 2015. This panel discussion on "The Class Action Trials of the Year" will touch on topics including the challenges of lengthy common issues trials, evidentiary management in common issues trials, the role of public nuisance as a tenable cause of action and the role of public opinion.

  Peter Griffin | April 23, 2015
• Fight or Flight: Summary Judgment or Settlement in Class Actions

  Monique Jilesen co-authored an article in the March 2015 issue of the Class Actions Defence Quarterly.

  Monique Jilesen | March 26, 2015
• Osgoode's 13th National Symposium on Class Actions

  Monique Jilesen chaired a session at Osgoode's 13th National Symposium on Class Actions on April 21 & 22, 2016.

  Monique Jilesen | April 21, 2016
• Securities class actions

  Peter Griffin discusses securities class actions at the 8th National Symposium on Class Actions.

  Peter Griffin | April 28, 2011
• Absent Foreign Claimants in Canadian Class Actions: Where to After Airia Brands?

  Paul-Erik Veel and Graham Henry co-authored the article Absent Foreign Claimants in Canadian Class Actions: Where to After Airia Brands?  that appeared in the The Canadian Class Action Review: Volume 13, Issue 1.

  Paul-Erik Veel & Graham Henry | February 1, 2018
• 15th Annual Symposium on Class Actions

  As one of the leading experts in Class Actions, Peter Griffin spoke at Osgoode PD's 15th Annual Symposium on Class Actions on the panel "What Goes Around Comes Around: Lawyers Under Class Action Attack".

  Peter Griffin | April 26, 2018

• Eighth Annual Securities Symposium

  Brian Kolenda presented at the 8th Annual Securities Symposium. Discussions included emerging issues in the securities industry such as Class Actions, Cryptocurrencies, Corruption, and Cannabis. 

  Brian Kolenda | September 5, 2018
• Emerging Issues in Class Action Pension Law Suits

  Nina Bombier presented a paper Emerging Issues in Class Action Pension Law Suits at the CCCA National Spring Conference.

  Nina Bombier | April 17, 2009
• Mitigating Class Action Risks with Effective Arbitration Clauses and Class Action Waivers: A Guide for Canadian Corporations

  Lawrence Thacker and Mark Veneziano co-authored an article in the September, 2014 issue of the Class Actions Defence Quarterly.

  Lawrence E. Thacker & Mark Veneziano | September 25, 2014
• Applying Foreign Law in Canadian Class Actions

  Paul-Erik Veel’s blog post Applying Foreign Law in Canadian Class Actions was reprinted in Lexpert Magazine’s January 2019 issue. In the article, he discusses the key take-aways from the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Das v George Weston Limited.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 31, 2019
• How a certified class action affects post-Uber regulatory environment

  Margaret Robbin's article How a certified class action affects post-Uber regulatory environment was published by the Lawyer's Daily on February 13, 2018. Margaret shares her expert analysis on the potential legal implications of the decision in Metro Taxi Ltd. v. City of Ottawa and how it affects municipalities who regulate disruptive technology.

  Margaret Robbins | February 13, 2018
• The Advocates' Society: Securities Law Update

  Eli Lederman presented a Class Actions and Securities Litigation Update at The Advocates' Society's Securities Law Update event on November 17, 2016.

  Eli S. Lederman | November 17, 2016
• Time to expand analysis of the merits in all class actions

  Paul-Erik's article Time to expand analysis of the merits in all class actions was published by Lawyer's Daily. Paul-Erik discusses the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Fehr v Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada which provides a clear example of an appellate court setting aside the motion judge’s decision on certification because the motion judge improperly considered the merits of the case.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 31, 2019
• Class Actions and the Problem with Probabilistic Causation

  Sarah Bittman authored the article Class Actions and the Problem with Probabilistic Causation that appeared in the The Canadian Class Action Review: Volume 13, Issue 1.

  Sarah Bittman | February 1, 2018
• Let it Rain

  Paul-Erik Veel's article Let it Rain was published in the October 2019 Issue of Lexpert Magazine. In this article, Paul-Erik discusses the Supreme Court's long-awaited decision in Pioneer Corp v Godfrey.

  Paul-Erik Veel | November 11, 2019
• Recognition of ‘umbrella purchasers’ will increase size of class actions

  Paul-Erik Veel and Chris Kinnear Hunter co-authored the article "Recognition of ‘umbrella purchasers’ will increase size of class actions" which appeared on The Lawyer's Daily. In this article, they provide further comment on the Supreme Court of Canada's recently released decision in Pioneer Corp. v Godfrey.

  Paul-Erik Veel & Chris Kinnear Hunter | October 18, 2019

• Ontario Court of Appeal Rules in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc: A Sensible Result with Challenging Implications

  Paul-Erik's article Ontario Court of Appeal Rules in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc: A Sensible Result with Challenging Implications appeared in the Class Actions Law section of the Ontario Bar Association. 

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 15, 2019
• Class Action Preparedness Brief - Document Management

  Sarah Millar led the webinar Class Action Preparedness Brief – Document Management. Sarah shared her expert insight on controlling risks and proactively anticipating and preparing for the class actions process.

  Sarah Millar | June 24, 2015
• New Evidentiary Requirements for Certification: The Future of Price-Fixing Class Proceedings in Ontario

  Ronald Slaght co-authored the article New Evidentiary Requirements for Certification: The Future of Price Fixing Class Proceedings in Ontario for the 2004 Canadian Class Action Review. ((2004) 1 Canadian Class Action Review 159)

  Ronald G. Slaght
• Keeping Up With The Case Law

  Jonathan Chen led the May 2020 edition of the OBA Class Actions Law monthly call-in series. Jonathan provided his expert insight on key class action decisions from the past month.

  Jonathan Chen | May 21, 2020
• Certified: Class Actions in Ontario & Beyond

  Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed in the Certified: Class Actions in Ontario & Beyond podcast on Class Actions Theory. Paul-Erik discussed the theory and purposes of class actions. 

  Paul-Erik Veel | September 23, 2020
• Mastering Summary Judgment Motions

  Monique Jilesen shared her expertise at the OBA's Civil Litigation program Mastering Summary Judgment Motions. Monique shared her expert insights on the panel "Practice Perspectives: Commercial, Class Actions, Negligence, and Employment Law".

  Monique Jilesen | October 27, 2020
• Pandemic-Related Class Actions - What Are They and How Will They Change the Law and Landscape

  Nina Bombier spoke at the OBA's program Pandemic-Related Class Actions. Nina shared expertise on what the new landscape of class actions law will look like, and how insurance and long-term care home actions will help to change this landscape as the number of new claims rise.

  Nina Bombier | May 27, 2020
• The Canadian Class Action Review

  Paul-Erik Veel, Adil Abdulla, and Angela Hou co-authored the article The Limits of Case Management: A Review and Principled Approach to the Court's General Management Powers, which was published in Volume 16, No. 2 of The Canadian Class Action Review.

  Paul-Erik Veel, Adil Abdulla & Angela Hou | March 1, 2021
• Supreme Court of Canada Deals Blow to Uber, Declares Arbitration Clauses Invalid as a Result of ‘Surge Pricing’

  Published in the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, Chris Kinnear Hunter authors an article on the legacy of the Supreme Court of Canada's highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc v Heller. Chris discusses how the decision has significant implications for international businesses by placing significant limits on the application of arbitration clauses.

   

   

  Chris Kinnear Hunter | July 1, 2020
• 13th Annual Class Actions Colloquium

  Jonathan Chen shared his expertise at the OBA's 13th Annual Class Actions Colloquium. Jonathan led a panel discussion on the Latest Developments in Damages.

  Jonathan Chen | December 1, 2021

• Fireside Chat with Class Actions Bench and Bar

  Adil Abdulla co-chaired the OBA's Class Actions and Young Lawyers Division program titled Fireside Chat with Class Actions Bench and Bar. The program faculty discussed how this legal arena is evolving due to recent legislative changes, the realities of practicing in this area, interesting cases, and the future of class actions law.

  Adil Abdulla | March 10, 2021
• Remedies in Class Actions: Aggregate Damages

  Jonathan Chen was invited to speak at the OBA's program titled Remedies in Class Actions: Aggregate Damages, sharing insights on how courts address class action liability and key issues. He discussed criteria for determining when aggregate damages were available in Ontario class actions, including certification consistency. Jonathan also covered recent court guidance on fair assessments of damages, the roles of experts and statistical methods, and scenarios where individual trials remained necessary despite aggregate damages being awarded.

  Jonathan Chen | April 28, 2022
• 14th Annual Class Actions Colloquium

  Paul-Erik Veel was invited to speak at the OBA's 14th Annual Class Actions Colloquium. He shared his expert insights on the panel "Managing Stakeholders in Class Actions." Paul-Erik discussed pre- and post-certification communications with class members, including when defendants can contact class members to make settlement offers or encourage opt-outs. He also provided tips for class counsel and claims administrators on communicating with class members, addressed the role of intervenors and amicus in dealing with class members seeking to object to settlements or fees, or seeking to opt-out late, and discussed when honoraria are appropriate.

  Paul-Erik Veel | December 1, 2022
• CBA Competition Law Fall Conference

  Paul-Erik Veel was invited to present at the Canadian Bar Association's Competition Law Fall Conference. Paul-Erik shared his expert insights on the panel "The Evolution of Competition Class Actions," where he discussed recent Canadian cases and trends in class actions with a view to developments in the UK.

  Paul-Erik Veel | October 21, 2022
• 20th Annual National Class Actions Symposium

  Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise on complex class action procedural challenges at Osgoode Professional Development's 20th Annual National Class Actions Symposium. Paul-Erik was a panelist on "Procedural Grab-Bag".

  Paul-Erik Veel | April 26, 2024
• A 2023 Snapshot: Through the Lens of Lenczner Slaght

  Lenczner Slaght launches A 2023 Snapshot, a look at the most significant developments, decisions, business takeaways, and trends in litigation from the last year, across 15 practice areas. Revisit 2023 and look ahead to 2024 through the lens of our expert litigators.

  February 1, 2024
• Managing Class Actions Affecting Canadian Advertising and Marketing

  Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at the Canadian Institute’s 30th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law Conference. Paul-Erik discussed Rebuck v Ford, one of Canada’s most groundbreaking advertising cases, and Drynan v Bausch Health Companies Inc. In addition, Paul-Erik provided insights into defining deceptive advertising, how it can develop into a class-action lawsuit, as well as requirements for certifying an advertising and marketing class-action lawsuit.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 17, 2024
• Métis Rights

  Paul-Erik Veel was invited to present at the Pacific Business & Law Institute program on Métis Rights in 2024. Paul-Erik discussed Métis and Class Action Proceedings, including the unique issues and challenges, an overview of related certification decisions, the Ile a la Crosse residential school class action proceedings, and the Sixties Scoop class action proceedings.

  Paul-Erik Veel | April 24, 2024
• No Harm, No Remedy: Limiting Principles Under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act

  Jonathan Chen and Christine Windsor co-authored the article "No Harm, No Remedy: Limiting Principles Under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act", published in Class Action Defence Quarterly. In this article, Jonathan and Christine discuss Hoy v Expedia Group Inc, analyzing the limitations for class proceedings under the Consumer Protection Act for consumers seeking damages without providing proof of individual loss. They emphasize that consumer protection legislation is not a vehicle for seeking remedies that overcompensate claimants.

  Jonathan Chen & Christine Windsor | June 1, 2024
• Practicalities of managing class actions litigation and conducting e-discovery

  Glenn Smith speaks at Canadian Institute's 10th Annual National Forum on Class Actions Litigation.

  Glenn Smith | September 23, 2009