Gannon Beaulne

Aug 28, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Gannon Beaulne |Thomas Feore

The Ontario Superior Court recently emphasized the need, in a negligent design claim, for evidence on the product from a qualified design expert, even in the context of a certification motion. In Price v Smith & Wessen Corp (Price), Justice Paul Perell refused to certify a class action against the manufacturer of the handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. The plaintiffs brought their claim on behalf of those killed or otherwise affected by the tragedy.

Jun 10, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Gannon Beaulne |Doug Fenton |Ethan Schiff

Exclusion clauses are a common feature of agreements of purchase and sale and other commercial contracts. While often subject to negotiation, parties sometimes proceed with standard form exclusion clauses that may inject uncertainty into what claims or implied statutory obligations are excluded from the parties’ agreement. In the event of a later dispute, the scope and import of the exclusion clause will be of considerable importance.

Mar 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Gannon Beaulne |Thomas Feore

An Ontario Superior Court Judge has refused to certify a class action against the manufacturer of the handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. The plaintiffs brought their claim on behalf of those killed or otherwise affected by the tragedy.

Mar 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Gannon Beaulne |Thomas Feore

An Ontario Superior Court Judge has refused to certify a class action against the manufacturer of the handgun used to carry out the 2018 mass shooting on Danforth Avenue in Toronto. The plaintiffs brought their claim on behalf of those killed or otherwise affected by the tragedy.

Nov 23, 2023 | bennettjones.com | Lincoln Caylor |Maureen Ward |Nathan Shaheen |Emrys Davis |Cheryl Woodin |Gannon Beaulne | +6 more

Bennett Jones acted on four of Lexpert's Top Ten business decisions of 2022–2023—more than any other law firm. The Top Ten is an annual look at the most significant judicial rulings in Canada affecting the business community. This stellar performance once again shows how Bennett Jones is the firm that clients trust with their biggest and most complex legal matters. Here are the Top Ten decisions the firm acted on:McDonald v.