2021

Feb 18, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., maker of Sapsucker, in closing of equity investment with District Ventures Capital

On February 10, 2021, District Ventures Capital announced that it has made an undisclosed amount equity investment in Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., the maker of Sapsucker.…

Fair is Fowl and Fowl is Fair: Implications of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s Decisions in Subway v CBC

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released two decisions under Ontario’s anti-SLAPP (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) legislation: Subway Franchise Systems of Canada, Inc. v Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2021…

Feb 17, 2021

The Toronto Star reports on the second LPAT Case Management Conference between Freymond Lumber (represented by John Buhlman and Chantal deSereville) and No Place for a Quarry

The Land Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”) is a tribunal that adjudicates cases in relation to a variety of land use matters, heritage conservation and municipal governance. The…

Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs

Requests for proposals (“RFPs”) are a popular procurement model for those looking to hire a construction contractor. RFPs will commonly stipulate the form of contract the owner…

Remembering our late friend and colleague Barnet Kussner

In Memoriam It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our Partner, friend and colleague, Barnet Kussner (“Barney”). Barney passed away…

Feb 16, 2021

WeirFoulds initiates Thalidomide litigation

WeirFoulds LLP has initiated litigation against the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Thalidomide Survivors Task Group and six individual Thalidomide survivors. The claim, filed…

Transportation Notes: Air Carrier Avoids Liability for Refusal to Transport Disruptive Passenger

The British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (BCCRT) recently ruled on a dispute involving an air carrier refusing to transport a disruptive passenger. In Serbinenko v. Air Canada,…

Feb 9, 2021

An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws

Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing…

Feb 8, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the…

Feb 5, 2021

WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month

On February 1, 2021, WeirFoulds’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee launched an Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month. Open to all members…

Feb 2, 2021

WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement

On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing…

Feb 1, 2021

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, collaborated with Kathy Laird and Ron Ellis, QC, on an opinion piece that…

Jan 29, 2021

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry

Big changes to the licensing and regulation of Ontario’s homebuilding industry are here. Effective February 1, 2021, a new stand-alone regulator called the Home Construction Regulatory Authority…

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part II

Click here to read Part I. Arnup Leaves and an Offer Is Made Shortly after I joined WeirFoulds, John Arnup left the firm for the Court of…

Jan 28, 2021

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

As we start a new year and as the pandemic continues, it is increasingly difficult to continue to feel connected as we manoeuvre through the day-to-day challenges…

Jan 21, 2021

Ontario Further Expands its Workplace Inspections Campaign to Combat COVID-19

Last week, the Ontario government announced that it would be ramping up workplace inspections to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the province.[1] The government’s…

Privacy Web Series: A Primer on the Proposed Legislative Changes in Privacy Law

A long-awaited overhaul of privacy law is at hand to bring Canadian privacy legislation more in line with global standards, and address the challenges posed by new…

Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?

In October 2019, the prompt payment rules were introduced to Ontario’s construction industry as part of the province’s updated Construction Act. The rules mark a significant shift…

Jan 18, 2021

Is it Time For Employers to Review Your Employment Contracts? The Supreme Court of Canada Says Yes

On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied Swegon North America Inc.’s application for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale…

Jan 16, 2021

Appealing Forum Non Conveniens: Key Considerations

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in GIAO Consultants Ltd. v 7779534 Canada Inc., 2020 ONCA 778 (“GIAO Consultants”) provides some key considerations for parties…

Jan 14, 2021

Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19

The Ontario government recently announced additional measures aimed at addressing the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the province,[1] and are now taking steps to ensure that…

Jan 13, 2021

Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?

Ontario has declared a second provincial emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the province.…

Jan 12, 2021

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

On December 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc v Tammy Zollinger[1] (“Callow”); this decision will impact contractors, subcontractors,…

Jan 6, 2021

Limitation Periods and COVID-19: Where Do Things Stand?

Courts across Canada shut down for a period of time in 2020 to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several provinces and one territory suspended limitation periods in…

Jan 5, 2021

Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year

Frank Walwyn, Partner at WeirFoulds LLP was featured in The Globe and Mail’s article of January 4, 2021 titled, “Are the Walwyns change leaders or exceptions in…

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2021

WeirFoulds represents Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., maker of Sapsucker, in closing of equity investment with District Ventures Capital

Fair is Fowl and Fowl is Fair: Implications of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s Decisions in Subway v CBC

The Toronto Star reports on the second LPAT Case Management Conference between Freymond Lumber (represented by John Buhlman and Chantal deSereville) and No Place for a Quarry

Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs

Remembering our late friend and colleague Barnet Kussner

WeirFoulds initiates Thalidomide litigation

Transportation Notes: Air Carrier Avoids Liability for Refusal to Transport Disruptive Passenger

An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws

WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz

WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month

WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part II

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

Ontario Further Expands its Workplace Inspections Campaign to Combat COVID-19

Privacy Web Series: A Primer on the Proposed Legislative Changes in Privacy Law

Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?

Is it Time For Employers to Review Your Employment Contracts? The Supreme Court of Canada Says Yes

Appealing Forum Non Conveniens: Key Considerations

Ontario Ramps up Workplace Inspections to Combat COVID-19

Ontario Declares Emergency and Issues Stay-at-Home Order: What are the Implications for Employers?

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

Limitation Periods and COVID-19: Where Do Things Stand?

Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year

Comply or Beware: Toronto to Begin Naming Employers With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Kinectrics v. FCL Fisker et al.: Novel Limitation Period Arguments for Subrogation Insurers

WeirFoulds welcomes two former associates to the partnership

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