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Spencer Norris, a skilled litigator and corporate lawyer, focuses on insolvency, restructuring, commercial litigation, debt recovery, and enforcement. His practical approach ensures efficient outcomes for his clients, which includes banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers. With experience across a wide spectrum of cases, Spencer’s background in commerce and family farming adds a unique perspective to […]

On January 31, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) issued its decision in Rieger v. Plains Midstream Canada ULC.[1] The ABCA adopted the analysis as set out in the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision, 1688782 Ontario Inc. v. Maple Leaf Foods Inc.,[2] which addresses the narrow avenues and difficulty of bringing tort based […]

With more news and discussion every day on the threat of climate change and the need for society to transition from carbon-emitting fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy, most attention has been focused on the same solutions for several years: wind, solar, and hydroelectric power generation, electric cars and (in some circles) nuclear power. Hydrogen, […]

The settlement process promotes judicial economy and efficiency, and eliminates the high costs of proceeding to trial. As such, parties are well-advised to make reasonable offers prior to trial and to consider acceptance seriously.  This principle is entrenched in Rule 49 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.[1] In particular, Rule 49.10 is designed to incentivize […]

Decentralized finance (“DeFi”) is a financial alternative offered through various cryptocurrency platforms where liquidity pools are available to investors without the need for third-party lending institutions. In the years to come, the nascent DeFi industry may shape, transform and even eliminate the need for traditional legal recovery mechanisms such as loan and security packages. While […]

Kinless Canadians make up almost one-third of Canadian households[1]. In Part One of this two-part series, we explained why estate planning is important for kinless Canadians notwithstanding that they may not have any dependants to whom to provide financial support. We also shared some general considerations for managing the costs of planning and tips to […]

Although marriage is often regarded as a rite of passage that carries with it intense societal significance, a recent survey reported by Statistics Canada has revealed that 41% of all married couples in Canada will either separate or divorce before their 30th anniversary.[1] Results from the 2011 Census of Population have also demonstrated that common-law relationships […]

After flexing its enforcement muscle in going after Kik (you can read our feature on Kik here), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is continuing its show of force in the crypto space. On October 11, 2019, the SEC filed a complaint against Telegram Group Inc. (“Telegram”) and TON Issuer Inc., for US federal securities […]

Caitlin VanDuzer is a member of Miller Thomson’s litigation group. Caitlin’s experience ranges from commercial issues, insurance defence, personal injury, health law, and other litigation matters such as equine law disputes, which is largely driven by her background as a competitive show jumper and polo player. Within her insurance practice, she also advises clients on […]

Kevin Refah, a Partner at Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto, is your go-to for mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and governance matters. With a particular focus on the technology and healthcare sectors, Kevin counsels founders, executives, boards of directors, financial institutions, investment banks, family offices, venture and private equity principals and other enterprises on a […]