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Top 10 Business Decisions
late courts, this year's top 10 cases set prece-
dents or clarified nuances on issues like resi-
dency requirements under provincial class
action rules, data privacy, the jurisdiction of
specialized courts, and available remedies to
patent holders. In no particular order, here
are the cases that have made the most signif-
icant impact in 2025 so far.
LEXPERT'S ANNUAL LOOK AT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT
JUDICIAL RULINGS AFFECTING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
TOP 10 BUSINESS
DECISIONS OF
2024–2025
LEXPERT PRESENTS the 10 most signif-
icant judicial rulings affecting the business
community annually. The top 10 are deter-
mined through a nomination process and
consultation with Canada's leading litigators.
The cases must have been released between
October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
Culminating in decisions by Canada's appel-
CO-WRITTEN BY MARY TEZ ROMERO AND TIM WILBUR