David Vaillancourt quoted in Law Times article about enforceability of arbitration clauses in employment contracts
David Vaillancourt, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in the Law Times article “Superior Court ruling good sign for enforceability of arbitration clauses in employment contracts.” The article reported on a recent win for David’s client where the court enforced an arbitration clause in an executive employment agreement. David is quoted in the article: “This case resolves any lingering doubts that employment law practitioners may have had that Ontario-governed arbitration clauses in employment agreements will be enforced by the court.” [more] Full article
Michael Binetti appeared on The News Forum program regarding Rogers/Shaw merger
AGM lawyer Michael Binetti appeared as a panelist on The News Forum program “Canadian Justice | Rogers Shaw Merger – Will this Merger Hurt Consumers?” Together with professor Michael Geist, ... [more] Full article
Michael Binetti quoted in Canadian Press coverage of $26b Rogers-Shaw merger
Michael Binetti, a partner with Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, was quoted in The Canadian Press coverage of Rogers Communications Inc.’s intention to acquire Shaw Communications Inc. Rogers and Shaw are ... [more] Full article
Ken Dekker is interviewed by Law Times on changes to standard of review for securities appeals
In the current issue of the Law Times, partner of the firm, Ken Dekker, commented on the recent Quadrexx decision and how it might give hope to persons seeking to ... [more] Full article
- Michael Binetti quoted in CBA National Magazine: Canada’s new privacy watchdog
- Chris Somerville article “Informer privilege and an illustration of illegitimate delay” published in The Advocates’ Journal
- Annie Tayyab quoted in The Globe and Mail: Supreme Court bars business customers from class-action suit against Telus
- Chris Somerville article “We can always do more” published in UofT Alumni Magazine
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 recognized for Corporate and Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers of Canada and has been given the highest available rating of AV, or pre-eminent, by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell.
- Supreme Court of Canada restores dismissal of $50 million auditor's negligence claim due to expired limitation period
- Supreme Court of Canada confirms that Releases are interpreted just like any other contract
- Securities regulators provide guidance to investors and market participants during COVID-19 pandemic
