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Published on: 20 Apr 2015 By , (She/Her) ,

A Decade of Competition Law Class Actions: From Chadha to the ‘New Trilogy’

Abstract: The brief history of Canadian competition law class actions has been marked by a significant evolution in approach, from hesitancy to acceptance. The debate has focused on the evidentiary standard and the viability of indirect purchaser claims. Early attempts at certification in co…

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Published on: 19 Jun 2013 By (She/Her)

What does it mean to “opt-out” of a class action?

What does it meant to “opt-out” of a class action? In her latest article, Siskinds Associate Linda Visser looks at what it means to opt-out of a class action. She considers the benefits of participating in class actions and provides an example of a situation where it may be worthwhile to not…

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Published on: 12 Jun 2012 By (She/Her)

Why You Should Pay Attention to Class Action Notices

This paper answers the question – why should you pay attention to a class action notice. To answer this question, it is necessary to provide some background regarding the content and purpose of class action notices. Introduction This paper answers the question – why should you pa…

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Published on: 7 Jan 2012 By (She/Her) ,

The Preferred Approach to Resolving Issues of Pass Through in Antitrust Claims

The Preferred Approach to Resolving Issues of Pass Through in Antitrust Claims (Presented at the 2012 International Cartel Workshop. American Bar Association. Feb 1-3, 2012) Introduction Just as numerous countries around the world begin to address civil claims for cartel conduct and decide o…

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Published on: 7 Dec 2010 By (She/Her) ,

The Rise And Fall Of Chadha v Bayer

Introduction Although numerous price-fixing conspiracy class actions have been commenced in Canada, only a relatively small number have proceeded to a contested certification motion.  For those that have proceeded to a contested certification, one of the main challenges for plaintiffs has be…

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