Consumer Rights and Car Wash Passes: Michael Binetti Weighs In
Featuring Insight from AGM Managing Partner, Michael Binetti A recent article in The Toronto Star has brought attention to a Petro-Canada car wash dispute that raises broader questions about consumer rights and how companies enforce fine print in prepaid service agreements. Leah Meechem, a longtime loyal customer, regularly used Petro-Canada’s season car wash pass, which allows one wash per day at a low cost, until Petro-Canada suddenly revoked her access without prior notice. The issue? Petro-Canada claimed that household members were sharing the pass, even though the promotional materials did not clearly restrict this. Despite Meechem having over 147 washes ... [more] Full article
Making the Most of Your Board Experience with Michael Binetti
Are you looking to maximize your board experience and make a meaningful impact in governance? Michael Binetti of Affleck Greene McMurtry offers valuable insights on the “Get in the Driver’s ... [more] Full article
David Vaillancourt on CBC Radio to discuss record-setting costs order against Commissioner of Competition
David Vaillancourt was interviewed for an August 30, 2023 national radio segment on CBC Radio about the recent $13 million costs award issued against the Commissioner of Competition in the Rogers ... [more] Full article
David Vaillancourt Quoted in Law Times article about Recent Win in Executive Employment Arbitration Appeal
AGM Partner David Vaillancourt was quoted in a recent Law Times Article reporting on his recent victory in an appeal at the Divisional Court. David represented an employer in the ... [more] Full article
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In The Media Contributors
Michael Binetti
Michael Binetti, a partner of the firm, brings a proven litigation background plus extensive experience in arguing both trials and appeals. He has demonstrated his strategic legal capability and expertise in wide-ranging areas of litigation. Michael’s peers and clients have commented that Michael is an “excellent and creative lawyer,” “finds unique solutions to complex problems,” and that “Michael gets it and knows how to win.”
Kenneth A. Dekker
Kenneth Dekker, a partner of the firm, is a successful trial and appellate lawyer who is valued by his clients as a resourceful and practical litigation counsel. Over more than two decades, Ken has litigated noteworthy cases in a range of fields that include class action defence, securities and broker-dealer litigation and regulatory defence, corporate and shareholder disputes (including oppression and winding up cases), defamation, civil fraud litigation, disputes over contracts, injunctions, professional liability litigation, employment litigation and cross-border litigation issues. Ken has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario, as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada. Ken also represents and advises clients in regulatory matters before the Investment Industry Organization of Canada (IIROC), the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Ken has been ranked as Repeatedly Recommended for Securities Litigation by Lexpert, for Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers of Canada, and he has been given the highest available rating of AV, or pre-eminent, by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell.
David N. Vaillancourt
David's practice expertise focuses on all matters of Commercial and Civil Litigation, Competition and Administrative Law. David has acted for clients in a wide range of disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, securities litigation, class action defence, proceedings under the Competition Act, employment law disputes, contract disputes, breach of confidence/intellectual property disputes, fidelity bond claims, and professional negligence claims. David has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, and has also appeared before the Competition Tribunal and the Federal Court of Appeal. David has appeared as lead counsel in numerous trials, hearings, and motions. David has been successful in numerous adversarial proceedings, and also has successfully negotiated the resolution of dozens of cases.
