The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario
While many employers eagerly await the outcome of the Ontario general provincial election on Thursday June 7, 2018 and its potential ramifications for their businesses, employers in Ontario should be […]
An end to the enforcement saga? Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation and the Preservation of the Corporate Veil
In its recent decision in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation, 2018 ONCA 472, the Court of Appeal clarifies the interpretation of the Execution Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. E.24, and reiterates the test for […]
Raj Anand discusses changes to lawyer licensing and the LSO May Convocation with The Lawyer’s Daily
WeirFoulds Partner, Raj Anand, discussed the changes to lawyer licensing and the number of issues it brought up at the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) May Convocation, including the cost […]
No Family Resemblance Here: Tiffin Overturned on Appeal
Securities regulators must be breathing a sigh of relief. An earlier decision in Ontario Securities Commission v Tiffin1 was the cause of no small amount of consternation in the cubicles […]
Is Your RAQ Ready? 2018 Risk Assessment Questionnaire (RAQ) Due Dates are Coming Up
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) conducts examinations of registrant firms with respect to their compliance with regulatory requirements. The OSC gathers information about each firm including as to their business […]
The Mareva Injunction: A “vital arrow” for fraud victims, according to Ontario’s Divisional Court
In a recent decision, Ontario’s Divisional Court reviewed the requirements for succeeding in obtaining a Mareva injunction, and, more importantly, reaffirmed the importance of such an injunction in fraud cases. In 2092280 Ontario […]
Backtrack on Bill 148: Changes to Calculating Public Holiday Pay for Employers in Ontario
On May 7, 2018, the Ontario government announced that the Ontario Ministry of Labour will conduct a review of the public holiday system under Part X of the Employment Standards Act, […]
AML Update: Looking Ahead in 2018: Investment Funds Bulletin
The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) provides for there to be a review by Parliament of the administration and operation of the Act every five years. The […]
Marie-Andrée Vermette discusses Duty of Care with Law Times
WeirFoulds partner and Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, Marie-Andrée Vermette, discusses the scope of the duty of care that is owed by a defendant as recently analyzed by […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry Millar, J. Gregory Richards, Max […]
WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities
On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will require from developers […]
British Overseas Territories Faced with Push for Transparency by UK Government
On 1 May 2018, the UK Government accepted an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which now heads back to the House of Lords. The amendment will require UK […]
Out of Scope – The Court of Appeal Finds that the Duty to Supply Product Fit for Human Consumption Does Not Extend to Franchisees’ Pure Economic Loss
On April 30, 2018, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v Maple Leaf Foods Inc., 2018 ONCA 407, reversing a decision granting summary judgment […]
A Caution about Cautions, SCERPs and Remedial Programs – The Impact of Publication
“…Health regulatory colleges should consider the effect of public disclosure of ICRC1 screening outcomes on their own decision-making. Traditionally, screening outcomes have been viewed as educational. In upholding ICRC decisions related […]
Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover
Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover Proud Queen’s Law alumni, WeirFoulds Litigation and Construction Law Associate Sierra Bilyk, chronicles a “day in the life” on Instagram. Queen’s law aims to showcase the diversity and […]