WeirFoulds, partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2023
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers. In the 2023 edition, five of our partners have been recognized […]
A New Prospectus Exemption Intended for Smaller Issuers – The “Listed Issuer Financing Exemption”
Introduction On September 8, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) announced that they have approved a new prospectus exemption under National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions for issuers listed on Canadian […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four new associates to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Cassidy Kunicyn – Leasing Cassidy is an associate in our Leasing Practice Group, with a […]
Enforcement of Judgments in Canada: Overview, Thomson Reuters
This question-and-answer guide is a practical overview of key issues concerning the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgements in Canada, including the legal framework, international conventions/agreements, enforceable judgments and awards, […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Canadian Privacy & Data Protection Regime”
Introduction In the broadest terms, privacy law regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. As such, organizations that collect and use personal information must ensure they comply with […]
WeirFoulds names Raj Kehar as Co-Chair of Municipal, Planning & Land Development Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Kehar has been named Co-Chair of the firm’s Municipal Practice Group and Planning & Land Development Practice Group. Raj joins Partner Bruce […]
Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Use of Fresh Evidence in Obtaining a Declaration that Judgment Debt Survives Bankruptcy
In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal approved the use of “fresh” evidence in obtaining a declaration that a judgment debt for statutory breach of trust survives bankruptcy. […]
Constitutional Challenge Litigated by WeirFoulds LLP Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Laws in St. Kitts and Nevis
On August 29, 2022, the High Court of Justice in the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (St. Kitts and Nevis) declared laws criminalizing consensual, private acts of same-sex intimacy […]
Alberta Decision Holds Workplace Mask Requirement Does Not Amount to Constructive Dismissal
In a recent decision, Benke v Loblaw Companies Ltd., 2022 ABQB 461 (“Benke”), the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (the “Court”) dismissed a constructive dismissal claim brought by an employee […]
50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being recognized in the […]
WeirFoulds Represents Intervening Racialized Clinic Coalition in Toussaint v. Canada
A recent decision issued by Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Perell made national news by granting Nell Toussaint the right to sue the Canadian federal government for failure to provide […]
The Best Party on Bay Street Returns: This Law Firm Cocktail Celebrates Caribbean Culture and Turns Toronto Tropical!
The highly anticipated Caribbean Fête, hosted by the Caribbean Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP, returned to Toronto last month after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. Typically held in February when certain […]
Nadia Chiesa speaks about her landmark win for LGBTQ rights in Antigua and Barbuda with Canadian Lawyer
WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa spoke to Canadian Lawyer about the role she played in a recent landmark constitutional challenge in Antigua and Barbuda, which successfully overturned so-called “anti buggery” laws […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Cassie Chaloux and Michael Ding
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Cassie Chaloux – Construction Cassie is an associate in our Construction Law Practice Group. Prior […]
Help Me Help You: Self-Represented Litigants in Professional Discipline Proceedings
The adversarial process assumes that litigants are represented by counsel: each party fends for themselves, an adjudicator maintains detached independence, and the truth emerges. In practice, that system requires all […]