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Sep 23, 2020

Wayne Egan speaks to CBA National Magazine about optimism among law firm leaders as business ramps up

Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds LLP, recently provided comment to the CBA National Magazine’s Jennifer Brown on the topic of optimism among law firm leaders as business…

Parties Must Check their Biases at the Door When Exercising Contractual Rights

In Elias Restaurant v Keele Sheppard Plaza Inc., 2020 ONSC 5457, Justice Morgan of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice commented on the racist overtones of the…

Sep 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back five of our former articling students as associates and welcome one new associate to the firm. They join WeirFoulds in the…

Sep 14, 2020

SCG Legal recognized as a leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2021

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2021. The firm is a proud member of this international network…

Sep 9, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of…

Sep 8, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes four new media and aviation lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Peter Jacobsen, Carlos Martins, Andrew MacDonald and Emma Romano have joined the firm effective September 1, 2020. They bring a wealth…

Sep 4, 2020

A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021

On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) until January…

Sep 3, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure

Congratulations to our seven partners who have been recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who…

Aug 31, 2020

The Collapse of a House of Cards: Estoppel by Convention and the Need for a Shared Assumption

In Grasshopper Solar Corporation v Independent Electricity System Operator,[1] the Court of Appeal agreed that a contractual party has a right to terminate a contract without paying…

Aug 27, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Hemlo Explorers Inc. in its closing of a fully-subscribed $3.5M non-brokered private placement

On August 25, 2020, Hemlo Explorers Inc. (“Hemlo”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: HMLO) announced the final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering of units (“Units”) for…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Chris Tzekas as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a second time

Among our 44 lawyers listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada is Christopher Tzekas, Counsel, who is recognized as a Toronto “Lawyer of the…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 44 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2021 edition

WeirFoulds congratulates 44 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 69 rankings in 22 specialty…

Aug 25, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and…

Aug 21, 2020

Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees

As Canadian businesses and workers continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has announced several income support measures. The Canada Emergency Response…

Aug 20, 2020

WeirFoulds technology Partner James Kosa appointed Chair of the CBA Sections Subcommittee

Congratulations to James Kosa, Technology and Intellectual Property Law Partner, on being appointed to the role of Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sections Subcommittee for the…

A Deal’s a Deal: The Enforcement of Settlements

A short decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Neilas (799 College St) Inc. v Houston Engineering & Drafting Inc.,[1] released on August 6, 2020,…

Aug 13, 2020

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended…

Aug 10, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air

On August 4, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR)(OTCQB:KNRLF)(FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or “Company”) acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Found Air for consideration of $2.7 Million;…

Aug 5, 2020

The Clock is Ticking: The Expiration of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Next Steps for Ontario Employers

On July 24, 2020, the Ontario state of emergency quietly ended with the passing of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (the “Act”).[1]…

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Wayne Egan speaks to CBA National Magazine about optimism among law firm leaders as business ramps up

Parties Must Check their Biases at the Door When Exercising Contractual Rights

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

SCG Legal recognized as a leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2021

The Launch of the Making Way Project

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes four new media and aviation lawyers

A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure

The Collapse of a House of Cards: Estoppel by Convention and the Need for a Shared Assumption

WeirFoulds represents Hemlo Explorers Inc. in its closing of a fully-subscribed $3.5M non-brokered private placement

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Chris Tzekas as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a second time

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 44 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2021 edition

WeirFoulds recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees

WeirFoulds technology Partner James Kosa appointed Chair of the CBA Sections Subcommittee

A Deal’s a Deal: The Enforcement of Settlements

Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know

WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air

The Clock is Ticking: The Expiration of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Next Steps for Ontario Employers

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