Luxury boating in Canada is about to get more expensive. The Department of Finance recently released its draft legislative proposals to implement a luxury tax on some vessels, aircraft and luxury cars.
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Admiralty Court Rules Marina Owners Can Limit Liability
English Admiralty Court extends statutory definition of a “dock” to marinas, enabling marina owners to limit their liability for maritime claims.
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Supreme Court of Canada Sides with Uber Driver in Labour Dispute
In an 8 to 1 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada sided with an Uber driver finding the requirement of
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Thomas Cook latest casualty of soft air travel market
Another airline ceases operations stranding passengers.
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Federal Court dismisses Air Canada pilots’ appeal
Air Canada’s former pilots continue the fight against mandatory retirement.
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Andrei Korottchenko Blog – M/V Matterhorn – Federal Court’s ADR powers at work
The case of the M/V Matterhorn is a great example of Federal Court’s alternative dispute resolution powers at work. The
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Burden of Proof under Hague Rules
A recent English Supreme Court decision provided useful clarification on the burden of proof applicable in cargo disputes under the Hague Rules.
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