Proposed Changes to Canada’s Privacy Laws: What Organizations Need to Know
On June 16, 2022, Canada’s federal government introduced the Digital Charter Implementation Act (Bill C-27). This Bill, if passed into law, would update Canada’s federal private sector privacy law, establish […]
When is a Pollutant Not a Pollutant: Total Pollution Exclusions in Commercial General Liability Policies
On June 2, 2022, the SCC dismissed an application for leave to appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Hemlow Estate v. Co-operators General Insurance Company, 2021 ONCA […]
WeirFoulds lawyers co-author chapter of International Trust Laws
WeirFoulds Partner Lucy Main, Associates Anna Alizadeh and Lori Isaj, and articling student Baldon Mitchell co-authored “Updated Chapter on Canada (update 104)” for the most recent edition of International Trust […]
Waksdale Strikes Back: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Rahman; Employee Sophistication Cannot Save Deficient Termination Clause
Recently the Ontario Court of Appeal in its decision Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2022 ONCA 451, confirmed that employee sophistication and involvement in negotiation of an employment agreement […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2022-2023 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections executives for the 2022-2023 year. Jeff G. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Ben Kates to its Regulated Professions and Industries Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Ben Kates has joined the partnership effective June 6, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Ben brings a wealth of experience […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Lia Boritz as a Partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lia Boritz has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Practice Group effective June 1, 2022. As the […]
The Road to Settlement is Paved with Admissible Communications
In a decision released earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that “without prejudice” communications are admissible to prove the existence of a settlement, even where those communications […]
Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition
Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law, and Transportation Law, […]
Frank Walwyn to receive the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Frank E. Walwyn has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award. Frank will receive this prestigious […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Is Someone Following Me?” A Primer on Data Tracking
Companies collect more data than ever before, allowing them to make informed decisions about how to better their business and serve their customers – whether that be by improving their […]
WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards receives the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award at Awards Gala
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Counsel Gregory Richards, former managing partner, chair of the partnership, and head of the litigation practice, was presented with the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award […]
Just Give Me a Reason: New Guidance on (Un)Reasonably Withholding Consent to Commercial Lease Transfers
Most commercial leases contain a provision which requires the tenant to seek consent from its landlord if the tenant wishes to assign the lease, sublet the leased premises or effect […]
WeirFoulds Securities Law Update: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace
Recent developments include: The publication of the draft Capital Markets Act for public consultation; The proposed consolidation of IIROC and MFDA and creation of a new investment protection fund; Changes […]