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, suggests that litigants […]
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 to run for […]
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; paid as $1.55 […]
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] The end of […]
Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts
Partner Michael Swartz spoke on the Canadian Institute’s July 16, 2020 webinar on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts and Projects. The session is discussed in the article, “Panel explores risks […]
Waiver of Tort Is Dead, Long Live Disgorgement (Maybe)
In Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. v Babstock[1] released on July 24, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held that “waiver of tort” was not a cause of action, and […]
Transportation Notes:Transportation Appeal Tribunal Unable to Consider Costs After Withdrawal
The Federal Court of Canada recently upheld a decision of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (“TATC”) finding that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction accept submissions about the legal […]
Raj Anand responds to Globe & Mail opinion piece on the 2020 anti-racism movement
Raj Anand, WeirFoulds Partner and former chief commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, sent a letter to the Globe & Mail in response to the July 11, 2020 opinion […]
WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in its closing of a private placement
On July 6, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (“Kontrol”) (CSE: KNR, OTCQB: KNRLF, FSE:1K8) closed a private placement offering of units (“Units”). Kontrol raised $1,977,000 from issuing the Units, each of […]
Transportation Notes: Passenger’s Fall Due to Unsteadiness Not an Accident Under the Convention
The British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (the “BCCRT”) – the equivalent of the Province’s Small Claims Court – recently ruled in favour of an air carrier, dismissing a passenger’s claim […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong elected to board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario)
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair of the Labour and Employment Practice Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Federation of […]
Old Case, New Gloss: The Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rule in Foss v Harbottle
The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Tran v Bloorston Farms Ltd., 2020 ONCA 440, provides a helpful explanation and clarification of the rule in Foss v […]
Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a third consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – Canada […]
Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of recent decisions which […]
WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.6M public offering
On June 29, 2020, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) completed a public offering of 66,176,100 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.07 per Unit raising aggregate gross […]