WeirFoulds’ Partner Sandra Astolfo to receive OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Sandra Astolfo has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Awards of Excellence. She will be […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
It’s a Small World After All: Obtaining Evidence from Persons Outside Ontario
In this global marketplace, where business across borders has become commonplace, it is to be expected that some parties to a business dispute that is litigated in Ontario, or key […]
Key Takeaways from One of Canada’s Largest Subrogation Trial Judgments
Background On July 17, 2007, a pipeline leak was discovered by ISH Energy Ltd. (“ISH”). The leak occurred at ISH’s Desan Field, located in Northern B.C. The ensuing investigation revealed […]
WeirFoulds simplifies registration process for dealers and advisors
From complex forms and documents to tax and other commercial issues, the registration process of dealers and advisors comes with a variety of risks and challenges. WeirFoulds makes the process […]
Class Actions in Ontario: Update and Recent Developments
Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette discusses recent developments in class actions in Ontario. Click here to read the paper published in Volume 455 – Colloque national sur l’action collective : développements récents au […]
WeirFoulds secures one of Canada’s largest subrogation trial judgments
On March 28, 2019, Justice Gillian Marriott of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta ruled in favour of WeirFoulds’ client, ISH Energy in ISH Energy Ltd v Weber Contract […]
Transportation Notes: Québec Court Rules One Passenger One Ticket Applies in Class Action
The Québec Superior Court of Justice recently ruled against Air Canada in a class action brought by passengers with disabilities, their attendants, and obese passengers who were required to pay […]
New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities
Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public policy that builds […]
The Final Skirmish in the Trillium Class Action: Class Counsel’s Charge With Respect to Fees and Disbursements Trumps GM’s Prior Perfected Security Interest
One of the few Ontario class actions to proceed through trial to judgment and subsequent appeals, the Trillium Motor World Ltd. (“Trillium”) v. General Motors of Canada Company (“GM”) and […]
WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program to high school […]
Raj Anand speaks with Law Times about recent HRTO decision in law firm discrimination case
Partner Raj Anand spoke with Law Times about a March 22, 2019 decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. The case involved two aspects of law firm hiring that […]
Webinar: Subrogation – Oil & Gas and Construction Claims
WeirFoulds’ Subrogation and Recovery Practice Group hosted a webinar discussion on case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for advancing these […]
WeirFoulds is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition […]
Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers
WeirFoulds Partners Jeff Cowan and Ryan Morris, and Associates Lia Boritz and Caitlin Stevens presented a paper on “Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers” at the […]