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Gordon Milne, 3L, Volume 82 Senior Editor
With its decision in Annapolis Group Inc v Halifax Regional Municipality, the Supreme Court of Canada provided important guidance on the law of constructive takings, formerly known as the doctrine of de facto expropriation. Senior Editor Gordon Milne argues that the decision by a slim majority significantly lowers the standard for compensation where government action has the effect of interfering with property rights.
Read MoreBryan Hsu, 3L, Volume 80 Senior Editor
Was the Federal Court of Appeal correct in holding that it had equitable jurisdiction to grant an order to block user access to websites which have the primary purpose of providing copyright infringing vontent? Senior Editor Bryan Hsu discusses the Federal Court of Appeal's holding in Teksavvy Solutions Inc v Bell Media Inc and how the decision may be impacted by upcoming legislative reform.
Read MoreHannah Lank, 3L, Volume 80 Senior Forum Editor
In the future, could a tattoo constitute a valid will? What about a text message? Ontario courts have been reluctant to accept even electronic documents as valid testamentary instruments. Senior Editor Hannah Lank explores the rationales behind Ontario’s exclusion of electronic wills, and examines the use of electronic wills in other jurisdictions.
Read MoreNeil Bhatt, 3L, Volume 78 Senior Editor
In AA v Persons Unknown & Others, Re Bitcoin the English High Court granted a proprietary injunction over bitcoins linked to an account on a cryptocurrency exchange. Senior Editor Neil Bhatt conisders how the decision signals an increasing likelihood that Canadian courts will similarly recognize cryptocurrency as property at common law.
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