Superior Court Clarifies Law on Declaratory Judgments
On December 1, 2009, the Superior Court rendered a leading case on whether a motion for declaratory judgment is available in law to confirm the existence of a verbal agreement.
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Important Victory in the Canadian Royalties Case
Langlois Kronström Desjardins acted as lead counsel in a major commercial dispute between two mining companies (Canadian Royalties et Nearctic Nickel Mines) involving the vesting of ownership in a mining property under to the terms of an option-joint venture agreement. The final decision of the arbitrator canvasses complex factual and legal issues related to mining project finance and option-joint venture agreements in common use in the mining industry and, as such, constitutes one of the few global precedents on the subject.
$15 Million Claim against Concordia University Dismissed
Langlois Kronström Desjardins recently successfully defended Concordia University in a $15 million action in damages launched against it by a former student who was expelled from the University for academic misconduct.
Langlois Secures Major Arbitration Victory for Junior Mining Company Canadian Royalties
Langlois Kronström Desjardins secured a major victory for its long-standing client, Canadian Royalties Inc., in an on-going dispute with its joint venture partner, Ungava Minerals.
Langlois Wins an Important Arbitration Case for CN
Langlois Kronström Desjardins recently successfully completed its engaged on behalf …
Another Victory in the Supreme Court
On January 29, 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada refused leave to appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal of Québec rendered in favour of Langlois Kronström Desjardin’s clients, Glenn Mullan and Bruce Durham, two directors of Canadian Royalties Inc.