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ADAIR MORSE LLP, one of Canada’s leading specialty law firms of
expert trial lawyers, is led by two of the country’s foremost trial counsel,
Geoff Adair and Jerome Morse, each an elected Fellow of the American College of
Trial Lawyers and each identified by their peers (as noted in LEXPERT www.lexpert.com)
ON TRIAL
By Geoff Adair
Drawing upon his vast litigation and trial experience Geoff
Adair published the first edition of “On Trial” in 1992 to assist
members of the legal community and students effectively prepare for and conduct
a trial. Now in its second edition, “On Trial” continues to be
an invaluable resource for litigators and judges alike.
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Adair Morse LLP is a civil litigation firm which specializes in a
wide range of practice areas including the following:
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Major tort litigation |
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Commercial insurance |
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Products liability |
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Medical malpractice |
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Appellate advocacy |
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Commercial litigation |
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Class actions |
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Libel and slander |
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Professional negligence |
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Employment law |
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Estate litigation |
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May 2012
Charron v. CRL New Leading Case on JurisdictionThe Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Charron v. CRL on April 18, 2012. Jerome More, Lori Stoltz and John Adair represented the plaintiffs in a negligence claim against a Cuban resort and Ontario tour companies arising out of the tragic death in Cuba of Dr. Claude Charron. Click here to read more
| | May 2012Michael Burgar and John Adair participated in the Osgoode Professional Development CLE, Expert Evidence in Personal Injury Cases. John was the keynote speaker. Michael was co-chair and conducted a mock cross-examination of a forensic accountant. | April 2012Jerome Morse was quoted in the two most recent issues of the Lawyers weekly. In the April 20, 2012 issue for Gamblers still seeking to certify Class actions. To view this article please Click Here
In the April 27, 2012 issue, SCC clarifies conflict of laws principles. New framework could have impact on tourism industry litigation. To view this article please Click Here
| April 2012
Plaintiffs Appeal Summary Judgment DecisionThe plaintiffs in the Tim Hortons class action have appealed Justice Strathy's decision granting summary judgment in favour of the defendants. The plaintiffs' appeal will proceed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. The plaintiffs' notice of appeal filed March 23, 2012, is posted below. Other appeal materials will be posted on the web site as they are filed.
Important information for Tim Hortons franchisees:
The plaintiffs have not appealed all aspects of Justice Strathy's decision dismissing their action.
This point is important for franchisees who may wish to pursue a claim against Tim Hortons on any of the grounds not being appealed by the plaintiffs. This is because limitation periods for claims advanced by the plaintiffs but not included in the appeal were suspended by section 28 of the Class Proceedings Act, 1992 (Ontario) when the class action was started on June 12, 2008 but must be assumed to have started to run again with the expiry of the appeal period on March 26, 2012. Click here to read more
| | March 2012John J. Adair's article on the law of evidence was selected as the winner of the biennial Stockwood Memorial Prize and published in the Spring 2012 edition of The Advocates' Journal. | Announcement - March 2012The partners of Adair Morse LLP are pleased to announce John J. Adair has been admitted to the partnership.
The Firm has appointed Jerome Morse, Michael Burgar and Michael Jordan to the Executive Committee, with Jerome Morse as the Managing Partner.
| February 27, 2012
Tim Hortons Class Action UpdateJerome Morse and Lori Stoltz are counsel to two Tim Hortons franchisees, Fairview Donut Inc. and Brule Foods Ltd., in a proposed class action against Tim Hortons and The TDL Group Corp. (Tim Hortons). This legal action challenges Tim Hortons franchise-wide conversion in 2002-2003 from a full baking to a par-baking system, as well as Tim Hortons requirement that franchisees sell lunch menu items resulting in unreasonably low margins for franchisees. The Plaintiffs seek damages of approximately $1.95 billion on behalf of all proposed class members for alleged breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of the duty of good faith at common law and under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchisee Disclosure) (Ontario), and like statutes in other jurisdictions, misrepresentation and price maintenance in breach of the Competition Act (Canada).
For a more detailed summary of the case, Click here for details | December, 2011
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance UpdateGeoffrey Adair acted as Counsel for the successful insured in two Major Directors & Officers liability insurance cases in which the judgement totalled $20 Million USD in the following cases.
- Onex v. America Home [2011] O.J. 3031
- Coventree v. Lloyds [2011] O.J. 4036 | | December, 2011In a special edition of the Globe and Mail Report on Business, Geoff Adair and Jerome Morse were listed as two of Canada's highest ranked litigation lawyers in selected business practice areas. | September 2011
Adair Morse's "Best Lawyers"We are very proud of 2 of our partners who have been selected by their peers to be included in the upcoming "Best Lawyers" 2012 directory.
Geoffrey Adair
- Insurance Law
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Product Liability Law
Jerome Morse
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Product Liability Law
Geoffrey Adair was named Best Lawyers Insurance Lawyer of the Year for 2009 and Best Lawyers Legal Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for 2011.
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Adair Morse LLP is a team of experienced lawyers with diversified backgrounds and a common commitment to excellence with proven results for their clients.
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