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Sep 30, 2021

Janet Bobechko recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Bobechko, Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law, has been listed in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy. Janet is…

WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

WeirFoulds acknowledges that we practice law on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and…

Sep 28, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Bogdan Nae to the Securities Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Bogdan Nae as an Associate to the firm’s Securities Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Bogdan practised at a national law firm…

WeirFoulds Associate Anna Alizadeh discusses Canadian inheritance law in article published by Lexpert Magazine

On September 27, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds associate Anna Alizadeh from our Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. The article provides a…

Sep 27, 2021

Navigating Subrogation in Quebec

Over the past several years, Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau has handled subrogated claims across Canada. The province of Quebec is by far the jurisdiction which attracts the…

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

In Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2021 ONSC 5961 (“Rahman”), Justice Dunphy of the Superior Court of Ontario rejected the plaintiff’s argument that a “just cause”…

Sep 24, 2021

MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company: Implications for COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides guidance for businesses and insurers involved in litigation about the inability to use machinery due to COVID-19 lockdowns. MDS…

Sep 23, 2021

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

Overview of Policy and Requirements Regarding Mandatory Vaccination As the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, and following a whirl of announcements from federal,…

Sep 20, 2021

Transportation Notes: Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement of Cathay Pacific Data Breach Class Action

In the recent decision McLean v. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited,[1] the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved a settlement of a class action brought against Cathay Pacific…

Sep 17, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko and Associate Jeff Scorgie Provide Comment to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association regarding Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation

On September 14, 2021, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (“OHBA”) published an article, “Can You Dig It” that discusses the new Ontario regulations breaking ground on excess…

Sep 16, 2021

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd in its acquisition of the Health Clinics Business

On September 2, 2021, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd (“StageZero”) (TSX:SZLS) announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the business of Health Clinics Limited (“Health…

Sep 14, 2021

WeirFoulds represents PNG Copper Inc. in closing of $1.12 million private placement

On September 3, 2021, PNG Copper Inc. (“PNG Copper”) (CSE:PNGC) announced that it closed the third and final tranche of its private placement offering first announced in…

WeirFoulds welcomes new construction law associate

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Janice Philteos to the firm in its Construction Law Practice Group. Janice completed her articling term at the firm where she gained…

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

In Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2021 ONSC 4822 Justice Vella of the Superior Court of Ontario awarded a terminated employee $25,000 in moral damages due…

Sep 13, 2021

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

On July 31, 2017, 20 commercial flights destined for Toronto or Montreal were redirected to Ottawa due to unexpected severe thunderstorms. With the sudden influx of traffic…

Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Sep 8, 2021

WeirFoulds IT & IP lawyers discuss, “Defending data, protecting privacy: Understanding cybersecurity in Canada” in recent article published by Lexpert Magazine

On September 8, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published a timely article authored by WeirFoulds lawyers Thomas Wong, Partner in our Corporate Practice Group and Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior…

Sep 7, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group lawyers contribute to the Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario 2021

WeirFoulds Commercial Litigation Practice Group is proud to contribute to Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario (“CPPO”), a new free online resource jointly published by the University…

Sep 1, 2021

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end…

Aug 31, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Datt and Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau successfully uphold $24.3 million trial award for oil pipeline leaks

The Alberta Court of Appeal very recently upheld the 2019 decision of Justice Marriott of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench who awarded WeirFoulds’ client, ISH Energy…

Aug 30, 2021

WeirFoulds acts as counsel to CIC Capital Canada Inc. (Crédit Mutuel Equity) as it invests $30 Million Funding in Paystone

On July 23, 2021, Paystone announced that it secured a $30 million investment from Crédit Mutuel Equity, the private equity arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, one…

Aug 27, 2021

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

On August 24, 2021, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 577/21, amending O. Reg. 364/20 (Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step).…

Aug 26, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Archetype Themes Inc. as its assets are acquired by WeCommerce Holdings Ltd.

On August 25, 2021, WeCommerce Holdings Ltd (“WeCommerce”) announced that it officially acquired substantially all of the assets of Archetype Themes Inc. (“Archetype”), a leading designer and…

Extreme Family Disfunction: Unintended Consequences in a Winding-Up Case

Some cases are noteworthy for the precedent they set. Others for the story they tell. Libfeld v. Libfeld 2020 ONSC 4670 has both. The Court has broad jurisdiction to…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 25, 2021

WeirFoulds Subrogation & Recovery Group Successfully Upholds $24.3 Million Trial Award for Oil Pipeline Leaks

In 2019, Justice Marriott of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench awarded our client, ISH Energy Ltd. (“ISH”) damages in excess of $24 million against its pipeline contract…

Aug 24, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $1.92M private placement

On August 12, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSX VENTURE: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $1,920,000 from the…

Aug 19, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Commingling of Funds – Carillion Canada

On June 28, 2021, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision dealing with an insolvent contractor and the complications that arose when the funds it…

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

On September 20th, 2021, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their next Prime Minister and members to Parliament. This will be the first time in…

Aug 12, 2021

Ch-ch-ch-changes: New Rules for Method of Attendance in Ontario Actions

Following the extensive civil rule changes that became effective January 1, 2021 to provide for more electronic court processes – in part a reaction to COVID-19 –…

Aug 11, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Patricia Chehadé – Commercial Litigation Patricia Chehadé is an associate in…

Jul 29, 2021

Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

For insights into the Court of Appeal’s decision, check out our post “Contractual Rights as the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary…

Jul 28, 2021

Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a fourth consecutive year in the top band of the Private…

Jul 27, 2021

Canada Keeps the CERS Cash Rolling, but Slows the Flow with the Program’s End in Sight

As part of the 2021 budget, the federal government has made some noteworthy changes to the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS“) program in anticipation of an economic…

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WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

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