WeirFoulds Technology Insights: Canada’s Crackdown on Crypto: An Overview of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement
On November 21, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a reminder, warning that trading in crypto assets “comes with elevated levels of risk”.[1] The CSA noted that “the value […]
Supreme Court of Canada: Arbitration agreements may be inoperative where ‘chaotic arbitral processes’ would compromise resolution of a receivership
The Supreme Court of Canada’s (“SCC“) recent decision in Peace River Hydro Partners v Petrowest Corp., 2022 SCC 41 (“Peace River“), clarified whether, and in what circumstances, a contractual agreement to arbitrate should […]
WeirFoulds proudly supports the United Way Greater Toronto through two-week fundraising campaign
On Friday, December 2, 2022, WeirFoulds brought its annual two-week fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto to a close. The firm’s United Way Committee organized and executed […]
Daily Commercial News recaps the second half of “Tools for Success: Season 4”
The fourth season of Tools for Success, a popular series of seminars held by the WeirFoulds Construction Law Practice Group every spring and fall, recently wrapped up after a successful […]
Here’s the Drill: “Pay When Paid” Clauses in Subcontracts
Many subcontracts include payment terms that try to shield the contractor from having to pay a subcontractor in the absence of the contractor receiving payment from the owner. These clauses […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Katherine Chan – Municipal Katherine Chan is an Associate in the Municipal Law Practice […]
WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main elected to Canadian Tax Foundation’s Board of Governors
WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda (Lucy) Main has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF). As a member of the Board, Lucy will be responsible for […]
Recent article by WeirFoulds Associate and Articling Student cited in Daily Commercial News
A recent article written by Associate Micah Goldstein and Articling Student Gavin Fior, “The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation“, was recently cited in an article in Daily Commercial […]
Five WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation
We congratulate the five WeirFoulds litigators who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation. The publication profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers who practice in several areas of business-related […]
Ontario Court of Appeal Doubles Down on Entire Agreement Clauses Not Precluding Misrepresentation Allegations
In 10443204 Canada Inc v 2701835 Ontario Inc, 2022 ONCA 745, the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “Court”) overturned a summary judgment decision where the motions judge elected to enforce […]
WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group Concludes “Tools for Success: Season 4”
The WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group recently wrapped up Season 4 of its popular “Tools for Success” series of webinars, hosted by Partners Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie. The series is […]
Here’s the Drill: The New Owner-Architect Contract Released by the Ontario Association of Architects: the OAA 600-2021
As part of its new suite of 2021 contract documents, the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has released an updated version of its widely used standard form contract for architectural […]
Kayla Theeuwen speaks to The Globe and Mail about COVID-19 and the legal profession
Partner Kayla Theeuwen was sought out for an interview by The Globe and Mail about the impact of COVID-19 on the legal industry. Portions of the interview are published in […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 by The Globe and Mail
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we have been recognized with distinction in The Globe and Mail’s Best Law Firms 2023 list in the areas of Administration & Public Law, […]
Update on Those Damn Flipping Rules
The August 9, 2022 draft amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) include provisions to give effect to the residential property flipping rule first introduced in Budget 2022. If enacted […]