Spring 2022 Commercial Litigation Update

2022 Spring Commercial Litigation Update
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Please join the Bennett Jones Commercial Litigation group for a special presentation on updates in the commercial litigation landscape for 2022 and beyond.

Our subject matter experts will present on the following key topics:

Class Actions on the Rise

Presented by Keely Cameron and Justin Lambert

Bennett Jones industry experts will speak on the current status of class actions cases in Canada that will impact the immediate and long-term future of commercial litigation.

Contractual Performance in an Era of Pandemics, Wars and Supply Chain Disruptions

Presented by Stephanie Clark, Brynne Harding, Paul Romaniuk and Michael Theroux

Our second topic will summarize key contractual concepts applicable in a time of challenging contractual performance. Concepts covered will include:

  • force majeure;
  • the impact of delay on contractual performance; and
  • repudiatory breach.

Recent Cases of Interest

Presented by Elizabeth Allum, Ciara Mackey, Brian Reid and Michael Selnes

This section will provide insight on recent commercial cases likely to impact commercial litigation for years to come. Cases will include:

  • Maple Leaf and Plains – claims for pure economic loss
  • Grant Thornton LLP v New Brunswick – discoverability of claims and limitations periods
  • McAllister v Calgary – the new approach to costs in Alberta

We hope you can join us for this timely and insightful discussion.

If you have any questions, please contact the events team at calgaryevents@bennettjones.com.

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Canadian Class Actions | Montreal

April 21, 2026 Bennett Jones Montreal, 900 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest Suite 1800
Canadian Class Actions Toronto
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Canadian Class Actions | Toronto

April 9, 2026 Bennett Jones Toronto, 100 King Street W, Suite 3400
Canadian Class Actions Vancouver
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Canadian Class Actions | Vancouver

April 7, 2026 Bennett Jones Vancouver, 666 Burrard Street #2500