Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
James Kosa speaks with Canadian Lawyer about AI use by in-house legal departments
Partner James Kosa spoke with Canadian Lawyer in the article “Sizing up AI for in-house” by Luis Millán. The piece discusses how legal departments are beginning to explore ways to […]
WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration in acquisition and private placement
On December 10, 2018, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (PX:TSX-V; OTC PINK:PGXPF) announced the completion of its acquisition of 2522962 Ontario Inc. (5SD Capital). WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eberschlag represented Pelangio Exploration in […]
The Avista and East-West Tie Cases, and Their Implications for the Governance of the Electricity Sector in Ontario
Please click here to read the full paper. I Introduction Two recent cases have highlighted a serious weakness in the governance of the electricity sector in Ontario. The cases […]
Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals employed at large, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with more than 35 […]
WeirFoulds proudly continues to participate in Progress Place’s Transitional Employment Program: video
WeirFoulds is proud to have been honoured once again for its leadership in the Transitional Employment Program at the 2019 Taking Care of Business Breakfast hosted by Progress Place. WeirFoulds […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in Security Enforcement and […]
Transportation Notes: Court Rules on Entitlement to Lost Baggage Compensation
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently ruled that in order to claim damages for lost baggage under the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by […]
Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss risk and limitation periods in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine
In their recent article, “Risk and Limitation Periods: Is Time on Your Side?”, Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss one of the biggest legal risks faced by contractors – that […]
WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Frank Walwyn has been selected by the Law Society of Ontario as a recipient of a 2019 Law Society Medal (LSM). The highest honour […]
Criminal Records Redux: The New Posting Requirements in the Regulated Health Professions Act
Previously, in What You Need to Know about Police Record Checks,[1] we examined the new framework under the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015[2] for conducting and obtaining a police […]
The Anti-SLAPP Sequel: Updates from the Court of Appeal on s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act
On August 30, 2018, the Ontario Court of Appeal released six unanimous decisions, providing the first appellate interpretation of s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act (the “Act”), introduced […]
Murphy c. Grid Solutions Canada: A Quebec’s motion to dismiss is not intended to replace the trial
Recently, WeirFoulds Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau and local counsel successfully opposed a motion seeking the dismissal of our clients’ claim for abuse of procedure in Murphy c. Grid Solutions Canada, 2019 […]
WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics Inc. in completion of $5.75-million bought deal public offering
On February 27, 2019, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: ATE, OTCQB: ATBPF) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of 23,000,000 units of the Company at a […]