Resources

The employment landscape is changing in a post-pandemic world, and workers and managers alike are navigating their new rights and responsibilities.

Join the OBA Class Actions Section and Torys LLP for a special evening with the Honourable George R. Strathy to discuss the ways in which mental health challenges are affecting the legal community, including unique issues for class actions practitioners.

Class actions brought under the Securities Act are constantly evolving. As the jurisprudence in securities class actions matures, new areas have become the battlegrounds.

This model involves a series of individual claims arising out of the same or similar acts and is often seen where harm is allegedly caused by medical devices, prescription drugs, or defective consumer products.

Distribution issues can be vexing for class counsel. Following amendments to the Class Proceedings Act, the Court may now hold back a portion of class counsel’s fees and disbursements until it is satisfied with the distribution of the monetary award or the settlement funds.

In this third installment of our “Fundamentals of Class Actions Law” series, hear from both sides of the table about the logistical and practical considerations in pleading your case.

The case law on aggregate damages is complex and evolving. Ensure you are up to speed on the latest developments with this valuable program.

Class actions brought under the Securities Act are constantly evolving.

Class actions are typically large, complex and hard-fought. Effective case management is essential.

Carriage motions have an added complexity when there are parallel class actions commenced in multiple jurisdictions.