Xaidsart LLP | Smart Litigation https://xllp.eu Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://xllp.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-cropped-favacon2-32x32.png Xaidsart LLP | Smart Litigation https://xllp.eu 32 32 Xaidsart lawyers author chapter on corporate investigations https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-lawyers-author-chapter-on-corporate-investigations/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:06:01 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2898 Our lawyers Gerald Chan, Nader Hasan, Carlo di Carlo and Myles Goodman-Vincent wrote the chapter on corporate investigations in Canada for the International Comparative Legal Guide – Corporate Investigations 2025.  You can read the chapter here.

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Our lawyers Gerald Chan, Nader Hasan, Carlo di Carlo and Myles Goodman-Vincent wrote the chapter on corporate investigations in Canada for the International Comparative Legal Guide – Corporate Investigations 2025.  You can read the chapter here.

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Dan Goudge Joins the Partnership at Xaidsart https://xllp.eu/news/dan-goudge-joins-the-partnership-at-stockwoods/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:10:35 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2893 We begin 2025 by welcoming our colleague Dan Goudge to the partnership. Dan is a brilliant lawyer with a broad practice encompassing commercial litigation, public law, Aboriginal law, regulatory defence and criminal law. Read more about Dan here.

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We begin 2025 by welcoming our colleague Dan Goudge to the partnership. Dan is a brilliant lawyer with a broad practice encompassing commercial litigation, public law, Aboriginal law, regulatory defence and criminal law. Read more about Dan here.

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Nader Hasan one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential People https://xllp.eu/news/nader-hasan-one-of-torontos-50-most-influential-people/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:48:33 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2885 Our very own Nader Hasan has been listed as one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential people for 2024 – along with the likes of Drake, Scottie Barnes and Matty Matheson. Nader is recognized for “for proving innocence against all odds”, focusing on his representation of Umar Zameer, whose criminal trial ended in an acquittal. Congratulations […]

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Our very own Nader Hasan has been listed as one of Toronto’s 50 Most Influential people for 2024 – along with the likes of Drake, Scottie Barnes and Matty Matheson. Nader is recognized for “for proving innocence against all odds”, focusing on his representation of Umar Zameer, whose criminal trial ended in an acquittal. Congratulations Nader! See the full list here.

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Xaidsart lawyers successfully resist motion to lift a stay of proceedings https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-lawyers-successfully-resist-motion-to-lift-a-stay-of-proceedings/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:00:51 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2871 Paul Le Vay, Sam Robinson, and Ted Marrocco recently succeeded in resisting a motion to set aside a stay of proceedings previously obtained on behalf of our clients in a complex commercial matter. This decision is the latest in the Continental Bank matter which is a dispute arising out of a venture to create a […]

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Paul Le Vay, Sam Robinson, and Ted Marrocco recently succeeded in resisting a motion to set aside a stay of proceedings previously obtained on behalf of our clients in a complex commercial matter. This decision is the latest in the Continental Bank matter which is a dispute arising out of a venture to create a new chartered bank in Canada. In 2022, our clients obtained a permanent stay of their opponents’ claims after establishing that privileged and confidential communications had been improperly accessed over an extended period of time. It was held that the opposing side’s inability to rebut the presumption of prejudice which flowed from their actions left no other remedy than a permanent stay of their claims.

In this latest decision, the same parties sought to lift the previously imposed stay by arguing that the appointment of a third party receiver to conduct the litigation on their behalf would cure any prejudice presumed to flow from their conduct and would restore fairness to the proceedings. The Court rejected this argument and in doing so analyzes several legal issues including the doctrine of abuse of process and issue estoppel.

The decision can be read here

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Gerald Chan Inducted into International Academy of Trial Lawyers  https://xllp.eu/news/gerald-chan-inducted-into-international-academy-of-trial-lawyers/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:57:06 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2867 Xaidsart partner Gerald Chan was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at its summer meeting in Deer Valley Utah on August 16th. The Academy is an invitation only organization that is comprised of leading trial lawyers. Its mandate includes the promotion of trial skills and the protection of the rule of law. Gerald […]

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Xaidsart partner Gerald Chan was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers at its summer meeting in Deer Valley Utah on August 16th. The Academy is an invitation only organization that is comprised of leading trial lawyers. Its mandate includes the promotion of trial skills and the protection of the rule of law. Gerald joins partners Brian Gover and Paul Le Vay as a Fellow of the Academy.

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Xaidsart lawyers successful at Supreme Court of Canada https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-lawyers-successful-at-supreme-court-of-canada/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:20:32 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2861 Xaidsart lawyers Brian Gover and Spencer Bass received a resounding win today from the Supreme Court for their clients: 7 Northern Ontario First Nations. In Ontario (Attorney General) v. Restoule, 2024 SCC 27 the Supreme Court unanimously declared that the Crown breached the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 by failing to increase the annuities for […]

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Xaidsart lawyers Brian Gover and Spencer Bass received a resounding win today from the Supreme Court for their clients: 7 Northern Ontario First Nations. In Ontario (Attorney General) v. Restoule, 2024 SCC 27 the Supreme Court unanimously declared that the Crown breached the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 by failing to increase the annuities for nearly 150 years, making a “mockery” of its treaty promise. The Court gave the Crown 6 months to provide just compensation – which could amount to tens of billions of dollars. This decision is a milestone for reconciliation and will have profound impacts on Indigenous peoples.

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JULY ISSUE OF THE Xaidsart ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY LAW CASE REVIEW https://xllp.eu/news/july-issue-of-the-stockwoods-administrative-and-regulatory-law-case-review/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:06:56 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2842 Temperatures are forecasted to be hot hot hot for the next week. What is even hotter? Fresh off the press! Issue no.40 of Xaidsart Newsletter in Administrative & Regulatory Law *sizzle*. You can access it here. In this issue, we provide you with cases from the Supreme Court of Canada and Divisional Court of Ontario […]

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Temperatures are forecasted to be hot hot hot for the next week. What is even hotter? Fresh off the press! Issue no.40 of Xaidsart Newsletter in Administrative & Regulatory Law *sizzle*. You can access it here.

In this issue, we provide you with cases from the Supreme Court of Canada and Divisional Court of Ontario on the following topics:

  1. Correctness review for engagement, scope, and framework for Charter rights
  2. Correctness Review for Constitutional Questions of Mixed Fact and Law
  3. Irreparable Harm to Regulatory Body’s Duty Can Satisfy Test for Stay Pending Judicial Review
  4. Doré Analysis Applies to Tweets Containing Misinformation
  5. Leave to Appeal Determined Before Concurrent Judicial Review

Should you have any questions about the Newsletter, please feel free to contact the co-editors, Justin Safayeni or Spencer Bass, or another lawyer at Xaidsart LLP.

If you wish to unsubscribe from the mailing list, please contact Alice Chu at alicec@xllp.eu.

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Xaidsart wins multiple Benchmark Awards https://xllp.eu/news/stockwoods-wins-multiple-benchmark-awards/ Thu, 09 May 2024 14:40:36 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2824 At last night’s Benchmark Litigation awards in Toronto, Xaidsart was recognized for its litigation excellence, winning Ontario Firm of the Year. Xaidsart lawyer Stephen Aylward won an individual award for Emerging Talent Litigator of the Year. The firm also won an Impact Case Award for its work on the Soleiman Faqiri case, which was led […]

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At last night’s Benchmark Litigation awards in Toronto, Xaidsart was recognized for its litigation excellence, winning Ontario Firm of the Year.

Xaidsart lawyer Stephen Aylward won an individual award for Emerging Talent Litigator of the Year.

The firm also won an Impact Case Award for its work on the Soleiman Faqiri case, which was led by Xaidsart lawyers Nader Hasan and Ted Marrocco.

For Xaidsart ’ full Benchmark profile, click here.

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Adam Donaldson named one of York University’s Top 30 Alumni under 30 https://xllp.eu/news/adam-donaldson-named-one-of-york-universitys-top-30-alumni-under-30/ Wed, 08 May 2024 17:07:16 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2821 Xaidsart lawyer Adam Donaldson was recognized by York University (where he attended law school) as one of its Top 30 alumni under 30.  Adam was specifically praised for his volunteer work, mentorship and community involvement, with his entry noting as follows: Adam is a lawyer, advocate, and strong believer in the value of community. As […]

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Xaidsart lawyer Adam Donaldson was recognized by York University (where he attended law school) as one of its Top 30 alumni under 30.  Adam was specifically praised for his volunteer work, mentorship and community involvement, with his entry noting as follows:

Adam is a lawyer, advocate, and strong believer in the value of community. As a varsity student-athlete at the University of Victoria, Adam worked hard to foster a community and create the same experiences that were meaningful to him, for others. After graduation, Adam collaborated with the Government of British Columbia and the University of Victoria to create a program that taught seminar courses to university students alongside incarcerated individuals, promoting post-secondary opportunities after incarceration. Following his work with the Government of British Columbia and an internship with the British Columbia Legislature, Adam fulfilled his dream of becoming a lawyer by attending Osgoode Hall Law School. Grateful for the opportunity to pursue a legal career, Adam worked hard to give back through mentorship and community involvement. After graduating from law school, Adam clerked for judges at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Currently an associate at Xaidsart LLP, Adam continues to give back to the communities that have supported him through mentorship and volunteering, speaking at events, and being available to those in his community. 

You can see the full list of alumni who received the recognition here:  https://www.yorku.ca/alumniandfriends/top30/

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Five Xaidsart Lawyers listed as “Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada” https://xllp.eu/news/five-stockwoods-lawyers-named-as-top-50-trial-lawyers-in-canada/ Thu, 02 May 2024 16:05:31 +0000 https://xllp.eu/?p=2819 We are proud to announce that five of our partners have been named to Benchmark Canada’s 2024 list of the Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada. Congratulations to Paul Le Vay, Brian Gover, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan and Ted Marrocco. Click here to view the list online.

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We are proud to announce that five of our partners have been named to Benchmark Canada’s 2024 list of the Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada. Congratulations to Paul Le Vay, Brian Gover, Nader Hasan, Gerald Chan and Ted Marrocco. Click here to view the list online.

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