Congratulations to founding partner, John Kingman Phillips, who was recognized in Benchmark Litigation as one of Canada’s Top 50 Trial Lawyers. The full list of Canada’s Top 50 Trial Lawyers can be found here. […]
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March 2019 – Waddell Phillips recognized in Benchmark Litigation for “its fearless advocacy coupled with thoughtful and strategic advice for its clients”
Waddell Phillips has been recognized in Benchmark Litigation “for its fearless advocacy coupled with thoughtful and strategic advice for its clients.” Margaret Waddell was named a “Litigation Star” and John Kingman Phillips named a “Litigation Star” and one of the “Top 50 Trial Lawyers in Canada”. The full post can be found here. […]
Cory Wanless and his clients featured in March edition of The Globe and Mail Report On Business article “Canadian mines have wreaked havoc in developing countries for decades. Finally, there’s hope for a solution”
For decades, Canadian mining operations have wreaked havoc in developing countries. Villages have been razed, water supplies poisoned and allegations of rape – even murder – have emerged. But finally there is hope for a way out. Could a new avenue for justice lead to a brighter future for all of our mines? Find the […]
February 7, 2019 – John Phillips in the news – Washington Post “Five Canadian diplomats sue Canadian government for handling of Cuba mystery illness”
Find the full article here. TORONTO – Five Canadian diplomats and their families filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the Canadian government failed to sufficiently deal with the mysterious brain injuries that they suffered while posted to the embassy in Cuba and actively interfered with their ability to seek medical care. “Throughout the crisis, Canada downplayed […]
February 7, 2019 – John Phillips on CBC Power and Politics: Canadian diplomats sue Ottawa for handling of ‘Havana Syndrome’ during Cuba postings
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February 6, 2019 – Waddell Phillips and Howie, Sacks and Henry launch lawsuit on behalf of Canadian diplomats for “Havana Syndrome”
Fourteen plaintiffs, consisting of Canadian diplomats and their family members who were posted to Havana, Cuba, have suffered brain injuries, which are now referred to as “Havana Syndrome”. They are suing the government for failing to protect them and for putting them in harm’s way. Read national and international coverage here: New York Times, […]
December 21, 2018 – Margaret Waddell quoted by AdvocateDaily.com
The original article was posted on AdvocateDaily.com. You can view it here. Representative plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits play a vital role as the name and face of a very public proceeding, says Toronto class action lawyer Margaret Waddell. […]
November 27, 2018 – Advocate Daily: “Settlement-oriented Tremain gets results”
Whether she’s in court or not, Toronto family lawyer Julia Tremain brings a settlement focus to her work at all times. The original article is posted on AdvocateDaily.com. You can read the article here. […]
November 22, 2018 – Waddell Phillips to make submissions at the Supreme Court of Canada in the matter of Araya v. Nevsun
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to intervene to the International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto Faculty of Law (“IHRP”) in the case of Araya v. Nevsun. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case, which is regarding allegations of forced labour and slavery at a Canadian-owned mine in Eritrea, on […]
November 16, 2018 – Waddell Phillips in the News – Toronto Star: “Man suing TTC claims violent assault a case of ‘racial profiling’”
On November 16, 2018, the Toronto Star reported on a civil rights lawsuit brought by Reece Maxwell-Crawford against the TTC and Toronto Police regarding a violent attack by TTC fare inspectors. John Phillips and Cory Wanless of Waddell Phillips represent the Plaintiff Reece Maxwell-Crawford. Find the full article here. […]