Binding or Not? The SCC to Comment on Horizontal Stare Decisis in Appeal of R v Coban
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has granted leave [40223] for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (“CBC”) et al to appeal R v Coban, 2022 BCSC 880 [Coban].
Author: Alexandra Robbins
Arbitration and Court-Ordered Receiverships: The SCC Strikes a Delicate Balance in Peace River
For the sake of conciseness, this case comment excludes discussion of Justice Jamal’s concurring opinion. If interested, please refer to the original case for further information. Arbitration law and...
A New Correctness Category: The SCC Departs from Vavilov in SOCAN
The first installment of this post addressed the statutory interpretation question in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 [SOCAN]. The...
Double Royalties or Users’ Rights? The SCC Interprets the Copyright Act in SOCAN
In Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 [SOCAN], the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) heard an appeal from the Federal...
