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Appealing Briefs – Episode 23: Tataryn and Barbiero : Dismissing class actions for delay


September 24, 2025Blog Post

When should – or must – a class action be dismissed for delay? In Tataryn v. Diamond & Diamond Lawyers LLP and Barbiero v. Pollack, the Court of Appeal for Ontario applied new legislation and jurisprudence to take a stricter approach. Adam Goldenberg speaks with McCarthy Tétrault partner Marina Sampson about the implications for civil litigation and for businesses that may face proposed class proceedings.

Hosted by partner Adam Goldenberg, Appealing Briefs keeps listeners updated on recent decisions from Canada’s courts of appeal. Each episode provides key takeaways and implications for businesses and industry, with insights from Canada’s leading lawyers and business advisors.

This podcast series qualifies for CPD credit under the mandatory education regimes in British Columbia and Ontario.

Appealing Briefs is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

McCarthy Tétrault LLP is providing this podcast as a public service, and while it may contain legal information, it is neither legal advice nor a legal opinion, recommendation or statement of policy of McCarthy Tétrault LLP. The information, views and personal opinions expressed by guests from outside of McCarthy Tétrault LLP are entirely their own and their appearance on the podcast does not express or imply an endorsement by McCarthy Tétrault LLP of the information, views or opinions expressed by any guest, or of any entity they represent.

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