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Sahar Talebi and Arash Nayerahmadi co-authored the blog Better Evidence, Better Decisions: Key Takeaways from CLUC Education & Social Day 2026, published on commerciallist.com.
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The blog, 5-Year Retrospective: Injunctive Relief, co-authored by Monique Jilesen and Sahar Talebi was published on commerciallist.com as part of the Commercial List Year in Review: 5-Year Retrospective (2021-2025) guide. In this blog, they unpack the recent trends in Commercial List injunction jurisprudence, which demonstrate that the Court remains agile in applying injunctive remedies to address evolving commercial disputes, and that parties bringing an injunction in a commercial context should engage in a pragmatic analysis of their case, focusing on practical implications rather than getting caught up in technical classifications and labels.
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Matthew B. Lerner, Christopher Yung, and Ravneet Minhas' blog, 5-Year Retrospective: Insolvency & Restructuring, was published on commerciallist.com as part of the Commercial List Year in Review: 5-Year Retrospective (2021-2025) guide. In this blog, they discuss the period of doctrinal consolidation between 2021 and 2025 which is unlike anything since the 2009 statutory reforms. The recurring lesson for practitioners, in-house counsel, and business clients is to build the evidentiary record early, because restructuring outcomes are often determined before filing — by the quality of financial disclosure, corporate structure, and stakeholder management.
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The blog, 5-Year Retrospective: Securities Litigation, co-authored by Brian Kolenda and Jonathan McDaniel was published on commerciallist.com as part of the Commercial List Year in Review: 5-Year Retrospective (2021-2025) guide. In this blog, they clarify the important points for issuers, underwriters, and securities lawyers to keep in mind in all kinds of securities litigation and regulatory proceedings — from when the OSC can have a receiver appointed, to underwriters’ indemnity rights, to how securities class actions can proceed against insolvent issuers.
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The blog, 5-Year Retrospective: The Oppression Remedy in Shareholder Disputes, co-authored by Eli S. Lederman and Samantha Hale was published on commerciallist.com as part of the Commercial List Year in Review: 5-Year Retrospective (2021-2025) guide. In this blog, they distil the key trends, landmark decisions, and practical lessons from five years of oppression remedy jurisprudence, providing essential context for business owners, directors, officers, and litigators on the likelihood of success in oppression proceedings and the strategies most likely to resonate with Commercial List judges.
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Matthew Sammon and Andrew Locatelli's blog, 5-Year Retrospective: Top 10 Noteworthy Cases, was published on commerciallist.com as part of the Commercial List Year in Review: 5-Year Retrospective (2021-2025) guide. In this blog, they examine 10 noteworthy commercial decisions between 2021 and 2025, each offering practical lessons that extend beyond the facts of the individual case. Taken together, these decisions provide a roadmap for litigators, in-house counsel, and business leaders navigating the complexities of modern commercial disputes.
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Brian Kolenda and Christine Windsor's blog, A Practical Guide to Managing Complex Multi-Party Litigation on the Commercial List, was published on commerciallist.com. In this blog, Brian and Christine provide practical guidance for counsel navigating multi-party proceedings, including the Court's expectations around the Three Cs (cooperation, communication, and common sense), the Practice Direction, effective use of case management tools, and best practices for scheduling and proceeding to a hearing.
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The blog, "Real and Substantial” Issues in Cross-Border Disputes, co-authored by Jonathan McDaniel and Dan Malone was published on commerciallist.com. In this blog, they cover the key issues in cross-border disputes, from whether the court can hear the case, and whether it should, to enforcing foreign judgments in Ontario.
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Paul-Erik Veel's blog, Case Management on the Commercial List: Leveraging the System for Complex Cases, was published on commerciallist.com. In this blog, Paul-Erik covers 10 principles for using case management on the Commercial List effectively which can be leveraged to shape the pace, scope, and direction of your case.
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The blog, Three Lessons from Recent Decisions in Shareholder Disputes, co-authored by Brendan F. Morrison and Sean Lewis was published on commerciallist.com. In this blog, they examine three recent Ontario Commercial List decisions and highlight key lessons for litigating and resolving shareholder disputes, covering the pitfalls of multi-faceted settlement agreements, shareholders' entitlements to financial records, and establishing misrepresentation claims in the context of share sales and private companies.
