Appealing Briefs

Hosted by partner Adam Goldenberg, Appealing Briefs provides brief updates on recent cases from Canada’s courts of appeal. Learn the key takeaways and discover how the decisions will affect businesses and industry in these short interviews with Canada’s leading lawyers and business advisors.McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Appealing Briefs is a business podcast hosted by McCarthy Tétrault, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

McCarthy Tétrault hosts Appealing Briefs, a business show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  28. Patrick Street Holdings: No do-overs!

  Jul 27, 202611 minS28

  May a party to a lawsuit have a second chance to make an argument it previously failed to advance? In Patrick Street Holdings Ltd. v. 11368 NL Inc., the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed an important principle: litigants generally must put their best case forward the first time. Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault litigation partner Kosta Kalogiros about the decision, the doctrine of res judicata, cause of action estoppel, and the practical lessons it offers litigants and counsel.

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  Episode #27

  27. Emond – Interpreting Insurance Contracts

  Apr 27, 202610 min

  When does a “guaranteed rebuilding cost” endorsement actually cover the added costs of rebuilding after a loss? In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada considered how standard form insurance policies should be interpreted when coverage extensions appear to conflict with policy exclusions. Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault litigator Akiva Stern about the Court’s decision, how it applies the framework from Ledcor, and what it means for insurers and policyholders across Canada.

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  Episode #27

  27. Emond – Interpreting Insurance Contracts

  Apr 27, 202610 minS0

  <p>When does a “guaranteed rebuilding cost” endorsement actually cover the added costs of rebuilding after a loss? In Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., the Supreme Court of Canada considered how standard form insurance policies should be interpreted when coverage extensions appear to conflict with policy exclusions. Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault litigator Akiva Stern about the Court’s decision, how it applies the framework from Ledcor, and what it means for insurers and policyholders across Canada.</p>

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  26. Lundin Mining: What is a ‘material change’?

  Mar 9, 202612 minS26

  <p>When must a public company immediately disclose developments in its business, operations, or capital? In Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified what constitutes a “material change” under Ontario’s Securities Act and when issuers are required to disclose such changes to the market.</p><p><br></p><p>Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault partner and co‑head of securities litigation Owais Ahmed, alongside senior litigation associate Valérie Lord, about the Court’s decision, its guidance on the distinction between “material facts” and “material changes”, and what the ruling means for disclosure obligations under Ca...

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  Episode #25

  25. Sinclair: Jurisdiction over foreign defendants in Canadian courts

  Jan 12, 202610 minS0

  <p>When may a foreign defendant be called to answer a lawsuit in a Canadian courtroom? In Sinclair v. Venezia Turismo, the Supreme Court of Canada explored the limits of Canadian courts’ jurisdiction, in a case that arose out of a water taxi accident in Italy. Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault senior litigation associate Rachel Chan about the Court’s judgment and its implications for non-Canadian individuals and businesses facing litigation in Canada.</p>

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