Federal Court (Canada)

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Federal Court

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
  • Negar Azmudeh, Assistant Deputy Chairperson at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Final agreement reached to resolve Percival class action

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.
  • a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.
  • The Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the class.
  • I am really pleased that we reached this agreement."

Final agreement reached to resolve Percival class action

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.
  • From now until August 25, 2023, class members will have an opportunity to review the proposed settlement agreement and provide their comments to the Federal Court.
  • The Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the class.
  • I am really pleased that we reached this agreement."

Settlement agreement reached for Gottfriedson Band class

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Band class representatives former Chief Shane Gottfriedson and former Chief Garry Feschuk, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has signed an agreement with the Representative Plaintiffs who represent the 325 members that have opted into the Gottfriedson Band class litigation.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Band class representatives former Chief Shane Gottfriedson and former Chief Garry Feschuk, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has signed an agreement with the Representative Plaintiffs who represent the 325 members that have opted into the Gottfriedson Band class litigation.
  • Each Band class member will receive a share of annual investment income that is available.
  • The Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and in the best interest of the class members.
  • Together, we have developed a settlement that will support the Band class members in their healing journeys for generations to come."

Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, Peter Grant Law, and Diane Soroka Avocate Inc. - First Nations sign historic settlement agreement with Canada to address collective harms caused by Indian Residential Schools

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Saturday, January 21, 2023
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Gottfriedson v. His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, also known as the Band Reparations Class Action, is a class action against the Government of Canada.

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  • Gottfriedson v. His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, also known as the Band Reparations Class Action, is a class action against the Government of Canada.
  • The opt-in period is now closed, and it is no longer possible to join the lawsuit.
  • The residential school system decimated our languages, profoundly damaged our cultures, and left a legacy of social harms.
  • My hope is that this settlement will help this generation and future generations reclaim our cultures and languages.”

Federal Court Certifies Class Action Against Canada on Behalf of Ill and Injured Veterans

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Federal Court has certified a class action against the Government of Canada brought on behalf of approximately 10,000 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Federal Court has certified a class action against the Government of Canada brought on behalf of approximately 10,000 Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces.
  • This class action touches on one of the most common complaints of Veterans and their families that the benefits scheme available to Veterans is unduly complex and difficult to navigate.
  • The class action alleges that employees of Veterans Affairs Canada who were assigned to help ill and injured Veterans lacked sufficient training, expertise, and awareness of the various benefit programs, including the Supplementary Retirement Benefit program, to explain and communicate such programs to Veterans.
  • "In light of the Federal Court's decision, we encourage Canada to stop fighting Veterans who are totally and permanently incapacitated.

New Intelligence Commissioner Appointed

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, under subsections 4(1), 4(3) and 4(4) of the Intelligence Commissioner Act, appoints the Honourable Simon Nol, as Intelligence Commissioner.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, under subsections 4(1), 4(3) and 4(4) of the Intelligence Commissioner Act, appoints the Honourable Simon Nol, as Intelligence Commissioner.
  • Appointed Commissioner to "Commission des services juridiques du Quebec" by the Quebec Provincial Cabinet in 1993.
  • Appointed "Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers" in 2000.
  • He also represented the interest of the Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) for a period of over 15 years.

FEDERAL COURT (CANADA) HOLDS THAT MUNCHKIN DIAPER PAIL REFILLS INFRINGE ANGELCARE'S DIAPER GENIE PATENTS

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Munchkin, a competitor of Angelcare in the field of diapering products, has been selling four models of replacement refills for Angelcare's Diaper Genie system since 2012.

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  • Munchkin, a competitor of Angelcare in the field of diapering products, has been selling four models of replacement refills for Angelcare's Diaper Genie system since 2012.
  • Munchkin sold these refills under various brands, including retailer private labels, its Nursery Fresh value brand and its own Munchkin / Arm & Hammer brand.
  • In its recent judgment, the Federal Court found that the first three models of refills launched by Munchkin infringe Angelcare's patents.
  • The Court found that consumers who used certain Munchkin refills in Munchkin's pails or in certain Diaper Genie systems in Canada also infringe Angelcare's patents, and that Munchkin is liable for that infringement.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Total revenues: Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $38 million, compared to total fourth quarter 2020 revenues of $31 million, representing an increase of approximately 24% year-over-year.

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  • Total revenues: Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021 was $38 million, compared to total fourth quarter 2020 revenues of $31 million, representing an increase of approximately 24% year-over-year.
  • Total product revenue, net: Total product revenue, netin the fourth quarter of 2021 was$38 million, compared to$31 millionfor the fourth quarter of 2020, representing an increase of approximately 24% year-over-year.
  • Operating income: Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was$13 million, compared to$9millionin the fourth quarter of 2020.Full year 2021 operating income was$52 million, compared to$41millionfor the full year 2020.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses: Selling, general, and administrative expensesfor the fourth quarter of both 2021 and 2020 were$13 million.

The Law Offices of Kameli & Associates is Requesting a Preservation of Diversity Visa from the U.S. District Court in District of Columbia

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ( THE LAW OFFICES OF KAMELI & ASSOCIATES ) The Law Offices of Kameli & Associates have announced that tomorrow they are arguing the motion in the Federal Court located in the District of Columbia.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ( THE LAW OFFICES OF KAMELI & ASSOCIATES ) The Law Offices of Kameli & Associates have announced that tomorrow they are arguing the motion in the Federal Court located in the District of Columbia.
  • As of September 16, 2021, there is no class certification being actively sought in federal court in relation to the DV2021 program.In the consolidated cases under Goodluck et al v Biden et al, the Hon.
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