On January 9th 2018, prof. Catherine Piché’s doctoral thesis was cited by Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court in bread price-fixing class action case. [21] At that stage, it may become relevant to consider whether it is appropriate that part of any settlement payment by Loblaw be composed of a $25 card that can […] Read more
By : Jessica Fruchtermann & Katerina Kostopoulos In theory, the authorization stage represents a crucial part of any class action proceeding. Pursuant to Article 574 of Quebec’s Code of Civil Procedure [hereinafter “C.C.P.”], a person is required to obtain court approval before instituting a class action[1]. Essentially, the judge must determine whether the four cumulative criteria outlined […] Read more
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Warm thanks to Mtre Finn for joining us during the Seminar on Comparative Class Actions offered by Professor Catherine Piché during this semester. Read more
Find here the latest article of professor Catherine Piché in the Canadian Bar Review. LE RECOUVREMENT ET L’INDEMNISATION DES MEMBRES DANS L’ACTION COLLECTIVE Summary : This article aims to analyze, the process that leads to the recovery and distribution of amounts awarded to class action members, in accordance with the relevant sections of the new Code […] Read more
Summer has arrived, and students at the Lab are getting back to hard work! Research A team of four students is now working on different research projects related to class actions. A collection of empirical data is currently underway, and our team is moving from courthouse to courthouse to find information. Collaboration You can read HERE […] Read more
CLASS ACTIONS LAB COLLOQUIUM HELD ON MAY 19th 2017 Class Actions Lab 2017 Team Read more
Par William Trépanier Alors qu’environ une action collective sur quatre au Québec est soutenue par le Fonds d’aide aux actions collectives, l’accès à cette aide financière peut être déterminant quant à la concrétisation d’un recours devant les tribunaux. En outre, la décision d’octroyer ou non une aide financière se doit de concilier deux enjeux […] Read more