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Oct 20, 2020

Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act

On September 21, 2020, the Province published notice of a proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (“OHA”), to implement amendments passed as part of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act,…

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in closing of $5.25 million financing

On October 19, 2020, Orford Mining Corp. (“Orford”, or the “Company”) (TSX: VENTURE ORM) announced the closing of its non-brokered private placement of: (i) flow-through units at an issue…

Oct 15, 2020

Community Benefits Charges: The New Section 37

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 replaced the density bonusing scheme under section 37 of the Planning Act with a new regime, but with a transition to…

Oct 11, 2020

Ontario Introduces further COVID Restrictions and Promises $300 million to help Businesses Weather the Storm: What Employers Need to Know

With COVID-19 cases on the uptick, the Ontario government has imposed modified Stage 2 restrictions in the Ottawa, Peel and Toronto regions. The following measures will be…

Oct 9, 2020

Court of Appeal Decides Against Overruling its Prior Decisions on s. 7(6) of the Arbitration Act

In Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1628 v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1636, 2020 ONCA 612, an appeal was brought from the order of a motion judge…

Oct 7, 2020

WeirFoulds wins Ontario Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The virtual Awards Gala…

Oct 5, 2020

Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner speak to the Toronto Star about powers the city has to impose stricter rules to fight COVID-19

Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner, Partners at WeirFoulds LLP, recently provided comment to Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagliaro on the topic of the City of Toronto’s Medical Officer…

Oct 1, 2020

WeirFoulds represents iManage in its acquisition of Closing Folders

On August 24, 2020, iManage announced its acquisition of Closing Folders, the market leader in legal transaction management. The acquisition uniquely enables iManage to deliver automation and…

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Korean Lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho, Partner and Member of the Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors for…

New Minimum Wage for Employees in Ontario

Effective October 1, 2020, the general minimum wage for employees in Ontario increased by 25 cents, to $14.25 per hour. This is the first time the minimum…

Sep 29, 2020

Ontario Issues a New COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces

On September 25, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Health issued Version 1 of the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces (Business and Organizations) (the “Screening Tool”). On September…

Uber Arbitration Agreement not so Uber

Uber Arbitration Agreement not so Uber[1] In my April 16, 2018, blog,[2] I wrote about the Superior Court of Justice’s decision upholding the arbitration provisions in an…

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…

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