Paraquat (Gramoxone®) Parkinson’s class action certification upheld on appeal in British Columbia
Since 2021, Siskinds LLP has represented the plaintiffs in proposed paraquat (Gramoxone®) class actions across Canada, alleging that paraquat exposure is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. These Canadian paraquat lawsuits allege that paraquat carries a serio…
View the post titled Paraquat (Gramoxone®) Parkinson’s class action certification upheld on appeal in British ColumbiaTikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practices
Siskinds LLP and Rice Harbut Elliott LLP have commenced a proposed privacy class action in British Columbia against TikTok on behalf of persons in Canada, other than Quebec, who use or used the TikTok app between October 29, 2021 to the date of certification of the TikTok class action. This…
View the post titled TikTok faces privacy class action lawsuit for unauthorized data practicesUnveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patients
When Shirley had a central venous catheter (CVC) implanted to provide easier access to her veins for the treatment of a chronic health condition, she never expected that a medical device that was designed to ease her discomfort would cause serious health complications. “I have been diagnosed…
View the post titled Unveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patientsGhosts, ghouls, and the duty to disclose
Imagine: you believe your house is haunted and you are ready to move. The question is, do you have to tell the buyers? A haunted house is often considered a “stigmatized property” — a property that has non-physical issues or features that may affect its marketability. In Ontario, real …
View the post titled Ghosts, ghouls, and the duty to discloseMy child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?
Kids are more online than ever before, spending increasing amounts of time on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. What used to be a way to conduct research, keep up with friends, and play the occasional game has transformed into a virtual world that is at the centre of l…
View the post titled My child uses TikTok: Should I be worried about their privacy?Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisory
This post is based on an article by Elena Ashford, published on April 17, 2025, by Law360 Canada, titled “Top 10 Tips for Canadian Citizens Crossing the U.S. Border.“ The Government of Canada has recently updated the official travel advisory for Canadians who intend to travel to …
View the post titled Top tips for Canadians crossing the U.S. border: Updated travel advisoryA guide to class actions
Class actions: you read about them in the newspaper or hear about them on television, but beyond the headlines and soundbites, what is a “class action” and how can a class action help you? This class actions guide unpacks the world of class proceedings, including the advantages, common types…
View the post titled A guide to class actionsHow to start a class action lawsuit in Canada
Commencing a class action lawsuit can be a powerful way of seeking compensation for people impacted by a large-scale wrong such as corporate misconduct, product liability issues, or financial fraud. Class actions bring together multiple claims that would be uneconomical to bring on an indivi…
View the post titled How to start a class action lawsuit in CanadaNo additional points to be awarded for a job offer in the Express Entry system as of spring 2025
These past few months have been challenging for those temporary residents of Canada who are actively trying to transition to the Canadian permanent resident status. The rapid changes in immigration regulations announced in the past few months create a challenging immigration climate. Many fo…
View the post titled No additional points to be awarded for a job offer in the Express Entry system as of spring 2025Canadian Border Update: No more flagpoling for most Canadian temporary residents as of December 23, 2024
‘Flagpoling’ is a term that is used for a situation when a foreign national who is already physically present in Canada on a legal temporary status leaves Canada by land and returns to Canada without seeking admission to the United States, or St. Pierre and Miquelon. Flagpoling has been used…
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