SCG Legal named a Band 1 leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2020
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2020. The firm is a proud member of this international […]
Webinar: Exclusion of Liability Clauses
In this webinar, Michael Statham and Caitlin Steven discuss the enforceability of exclusion of liability clauses. An exclusion clause is a provision in a commercial contract intended to exclude or […]
A Workable Compromise: “Client Focused” Reforms Finalized
The prolonged effort on the part of Canadian regulators to elevate the statutory standard of conduct required of financial advisors and other registrants and the equally sustained campaign by industry […]
Enhancing Security of Pensions in Insolvency Proceedings: Amendments to BIA and CCAA to Take Effect in November
On November 1, 2019, several amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the BIA) and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the CCAA) will take effect. Previously, our colleagues reported on […]
Daily Commercial News spotlights Sandra Astolfo, 2019 recipient of the OBA’s construction and infrastructure law excellence award
Dan O’Reilly of Daily Commercial News spoke with WeirFoulds Partner, Sandra Astolfo, after she was awarded with the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the Ontario Bar Association. […]
Significant Changes to Rule 76 Simplified Procedure Actions Are Here
Amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure were filed on October 23, 2019. These amendments, effective January 1, 2020, will see major changes to how litigation is […]
Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day
As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election on Monday, October 21st, employers should be aware of their obligations to employees under the Canada Elections Act. Pursuant to […]
The Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Strike a Claim in Negligence for Premature Commercialization
The principles set out in the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Deloitte & Touche v Livent Inc. (Receiver of) (“Livent”)[1] are frequently relied upon in motions to […]
Any Port in a Storm: New Protections for IP Licensees Under Canada’s BIA and CCAA Legislation
Insolvency, restructurings, and proposals create tidal waves of uncertainty for the numerous parties implicated in the proceedings. Third party intellectual property licensees who have relied on a long-term licence arrangement […]
Webinar: Employment Law Seminar
This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harassment investigations and termination clauses. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and […]