The Supreme Court of Canada Gives Firms a Retainer Playbook in Canadian National Railway Co v McKercher LLP
Can law firms represent clients with conflicting legal interests? The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously said no in its latest judgment on the law of professions, Canadian National Railway Co v McKercher LLP, 2013 SCC 39 [McKercher]. The issue in this case was whether McKercher LLP (McKercher) could represent Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) […]