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 26, 2020, O […]
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 Uber contract, and […]
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 ramps up amid […]
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 evidence adduced by […]
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 following practice groups: […]
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 consisting of 134 […]
The Launch of the Making Way Project
Weather, physics, and teamwork are just some of the lessons to learn in sailing and efforts are underway to help more girls access the benefits of learning to sail. The […]
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 our partners are […]
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 of knowledge and […]
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 2, 2021 in […]
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 assist with infrastructure […]