ARCTIC OBITER
March/April 2012 - Law Society of the Northwest Territories
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24 | <strong>ARCTIC</strong> <strong>OBITER</strong><br />
the trust actually takes place, not<br />
(always) where the trustee lives.<br />
LEAVES TO APPEAL<br />
GRANTED<br />
ABORIGINAL LAW: TREATY<br />
RIGHTS; DUTY TO CONSULT<br />
Sally Behn, et al. v. Moulton<br />
Contracting Ltd., et al.<br />
(B.C.C.A., July 6, 2011) (34404)<br />
April 5, 2012<br />
Is there a duty to consult, and what is<br />
the content of that duty, with regard to<br />
timber licences within aboriginalclaimed<br />
land.<br />
CIVIL PROCEDURE: REASONS FOR<br />
JUDGMENT<br />
Eric Victor Cojocaru, et al v. B.C.<br />
Women's Hospital and Health Center<br />
et al<br />
(B.C.C.A., April 14, 2011) (34304)<br />
April 5, 2012<br />
To what extent can a trial judge adopt<br />
submissions of counsel.<br />
CRIMINAL LAW: FORFEITURE OF<br />
OFFENCE-RELATED PROPERTY<br />
Her Majesty the Queen v. Alphide<br />
Manning<br />
(Que. C.A., May 16, 2011) (34358)<br />
February 23, 2012<br />
In what circumstances can offencerelated<br />
property be forfeited.<br />
CRIMINAL LAW: HOURLY RATES<br />
FOR AMICUS CURIAE<br />
R. v. Criminal Lawyers Association,<br />
et al<br />
(Ont. C.A., April 19, 2011) (34317)<br />
April 5, 2012<br />
When amicus curiae is appointed by a<br />
court, who pays, and how much.<br />
CRIMINAL LAW: MURDER &<br />
(ATTEMPTED) SUICIDE<br />
Gauthier v. R.<br />
(Que. C.A., July 26, 2011) (34444)<br />
March 29, 2012<br />
Is there first degree murder on the facts<br />
of this case.<br />
EMPLOYMENT LAW: PENSIONS<br />
IBM Canada v. Waterman<br />
(B.C.C.A., Aug. 2, 2011) (34472)<br />
April 5, 2012<br />
In a termination situation, should<br />
pension benefits paid during the notice<br />
period be deducted from a damages<br />
award.<br />
LABOUR LAW: RANDOM ALCOHOL<br />
TESTING<br />
Communications, Energy and<br />
Paperworkers Union of Canada,<br />
Local 30 v. Irving Pulp & Paper<br />
(N.B. C.A., July 7, 2011) (34473)<br />
March 22, 2012<br />
Can an employer adopt a random<br />
mandatory alcohol testing policy.<br />
MARITIME LAW: LIMITATION<br />
PERIODS<br />
Marine Services International, David<br />
Porter v. Estate of Joseph Ryan, et al<br />
(NL. C.A., June 15, 2011) (34429)<br />
April 5, 2012<br />
Does a provincial limitation period<br />
apply in a federal Marine Liability Act<br />
proceeding.<br />
PENSIONS IN QUEBEC<br />
Régie des rentes du Québec v. Canada<br />
Bread Company Ltd., et al.<br />
(Que. C.A., Aug. 22, 2011) (34505)<br />
March 29, 2012<br />
Are certain clauses of a private pension<br />
plan that authorizes an employer to<br />
reduce pensions after closing down<br />
lawful.<br />
TORTS: MED MAL<br />
Cassidy Alexis Ediger, an infant by<br />
her Guardian Ad Litem, Carolyn<br />
Grace Ediger v. William G. Johnston<br />
(B.C.C.A., May 30, 2011) (34408)<br />
February 23, 2012<br />
Should availability of a back-up<br />
caesarian section be confirmed before<br />
attempting a rotational mid-level<br />
forceps delivery.<br />
Eugene Meehan, QC, is a Litigation Partner at<br />
Supreme Advocacy LLP, Ottawa. His primary<br />
area of work is with the Supreme Court of<br />
Canada, mainly assisting other lawyers in<br />
taking cases (both Leave to Appeal and<br />
Appeal), and complex legal opinions. For<br />
previous summaries, and to keep up-to-date<br />
with all SCC appeals and leave to appeals,<br />
contact Eugene at<br />
emeehan@supremeadvocacy.ca.