Category: Canada

Nov 08
A Breakdown of Emergency Arbitrations

When parties agree on arbitration, their very aim is to avoid court proceedings as…

Oct 11
Canada’s New Investor-State Model Dispute Agreement

For the first time since 2003, the Government of Canada has updated its model Foreign…

Oct 11
A Question of Jurisdiction in Shareholder Disputes

In many corporations, shareholders may enter into a unanimous shareholder agreement…

Sep 04
Challenges to arbitral awards: salutary warnings from common law courts

INTRODUCTION The leading common law arbitration centers are renowned for supporting…

Sep 04
Arbitration Between Parties to Franchise Agreements in Canada

In most circumstances, a franchise agreement will include an arbitration clause to…

Sep 04
Case Summary – Uber Technologies Inc v Heller

The Facts The respondent, David Heller, provided food delivery services in Toronto…

Sep 04
How to Pick the Perfect Arbitrator for your Dispute

Arbitration, as with other ADR methods, has a multitude of benefits that situate it…

Sep 04
How Confidential are Arbitration Proceedings: Recent Judgment Demonstrates Confidentiality Loopholes

One of the prime benefits of arbitration is the confidentiality that befalls the…