Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been elected as Members-at-Large of the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Section executives for the 2019-2020 year. Faren Bogach, […]
Corporate Attribution and Knowing Assistance: Active Participation Required
The Supreme Court of Canada recently weighed in on the doctrines of knowing assistance and corporate attribution when it overturned the majority decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in […]
WeirFoulds Senior Associate Lisa Danay Wallace appointed Chair of the OBA’s IT & IP Section executive
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Danay Wallace, senior associate of our Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been appointed Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Information Technology […]
WeirFoulds welcomes financial services and corporate/commercial Partner Daniel H. Thomson
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Daniel H. Thomson (Dan) has joined the firm as a partner in our Financial Services and Corporate Practice Groups. His practice focuses on banking […]
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). The firm is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category at this annual […]
WeirFoulds partners listed in 2019 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada
We are pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley and Raj Anand have been listed in the 2019 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada. Glenn Ackerley is listed in […]
Words Matter: Lessons from the Essilor Decision and Other Musings
The word “patient” appears 96 times in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (“RHPA”).[1] This is not a coincidence or an accident. The RHPA was established by the Ontario government […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Sandra Astolfo on receiving the 2019 OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Sandra Astolfo has been awarded the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the Ontario Bar Association. She was presented with the […]
“Just Friends” or Something More? Court Finds Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Were Dealing at Arm’s Length
In 1085372 Ontario Limited v. Kulawick, 2019 ONSC 2344, the Honourable Justice Penny dismissed an action to set aside a transaction under s. 96(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act[1] […]
The Application of Rule 49 Cost Consequences in Expropriation Cases: Shergar v Windsor
When land is expropriated, the owner whose land is taken is entitled to be compensated for the fair market value of the land taken, the damage to the remainder of […]
WeirFoulds’ Partner John Wilkinson receives the 2019 John Hackett Memorial Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that John Wilkinson has been awarded the 2019 John Hackett Memorial Award by the Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS). The John Hackett Memorial Award […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this article, we noted that the Trademarks Act (Canada) will be overhauled on June 17, 2019. We highlighted that in certain situations it may be advantageous […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Frank Walwyn on receiving a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn has been awarded a 2019 Law Society Medal (“LSM”) from the Law Society of Ontario. Frank was presented with the Medal alongside […]
WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month
WeirFoulds is proud that our people reflect our Canadian identity. As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we look at the many contributions made by East Asian, South Asian, […]
Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Further Commentary from the Court of Appeal after Butera
In its 2017 decision in Butera v. Chown, Cairns LLP,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal discussed the problems associated with partial summary judgment motions.[2] Specifically, the Court cautioned that partial […]