What are the limitations on judicial discretion on costs when settlement offers aren’t accepted

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This excerpt from the updated Evidence title examines Canadian law with regards to documentary evidence

If there is a more tedious experience than an undertakings motion, it likely would be two undertakings motions.

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R. v. Wagar (2017), 36 C.R. (7th) 30, 2017 ABPC 17, 2017 CarswellAlta 180, 47 Alta. L.R. (6th) 356 (Alta. Prov. Ct.) at para. 20 LeGrandeur A.C.J. Prov. Ct.)

No warning was required before striking pleading since plaintiff failed to comply with directions and orders and failed to provide a reasonable excuse for-non-compliance

In a judgment relating to a would- be walrus kidnapping, the Ontario Court of Justice reviews the principles relating to e-discovery regime.

Nelson and District Credit Union v. Fiserv Solutions of Canada, Inc. (2017), 2017 BCSC 1139, 2017 CarswellBC 1823 (B.C. S.C.) at para. 24 Harper (Master)

This excerpt provides an introduction to federal and provincial legislation concerning the protection of privacy and access to freedom of information. The legislative scheme provides rules for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in a manner that respects the privacy of individuals and recognizes the needs of private and non-governmental organizations to collect, use, and disclose personal information for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate.

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