Class Action Lawsuit | Government Accountability | Society Introduction: Breakthrough for Victims In a judicial breakthrough for victims of Cold War–era abuses, Quebec’s Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit on behalf of individuals subjected to CIA-linked brainwashing experiments at Montreal’s Allan Memorial Institute. The ruling signals a major step forward in
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Municipal Liability and Professional Negligence in Public Infrastructure: The City of Montréal v. Aecom Canada Ltd.
Municipal Law | Professional Liability | Civil Infrastructure This article examines City of Montréal v. Aecom Canada Ltd., a lawsuit arising from alleged design deficiencies in the Pie‑IX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. It explores the allocation of risk in public infrastructure projects, the legal standards for engineering
Legal Industry Analysis: Magic Palace Casino’s $220 Million Lawsuit Against Kahnawà:ke Council
In a significant legal development within Canada's gaming sector, the owners of Magic Palace Casino have initiated a $220 million lawsuit against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà (MCK) and the Kahnawà Gaming Commission. This action follows the casino's abrupt closure in April 2024, which was attributed to allegations of money