WeirFoulds Ranked First in Novae Res Urbis 2023 Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 25th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley comments on proposed changes to Ontario Construction Act
Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Practice Group, was quoted in an article written by Mark Buckshon for Ontario Construction News on December 4th, 2023. The article summarizes a “Construction […]
WeirFoulds is proud to support United Way Greater Toronto through 2023 fundraising campaign
Last month, WeirFoulds brought the 2023 edition of its annual fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto to a close. The firm’s United Way Committee organized and executed a variety […]
Reasons: Where It Begins and Ends
When regulatory decisions are challenged in court, the starting point is the decision-maker’s reasons. Recent case law from the Supreme Court of Canada reminds us just how important reasons are […]
Postponement of Long-Awaited Mango Markets Criminal Trial on the Heels of SBF Guilty Verdict: What’s to Come?
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the “US DA”) was set to proceed to trial against Avraham Eisenberg on December 4, 2023[1] in relation to […]
WeirFoulds partner Megan Mah recognized as a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, Partner in the Human Rights Practice Group and Employment & Labour Practice Group, has been named a 2023 Lexpert Rising Star. The […]
Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our two partners who have been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada and abroad. Our listed […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023. Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 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 2024 list in the areas of Administrative & Public Law, Construction, and […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new lawyers to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new lawyers to the firm in the following practice areas: Mimi Palmer – Technology & Intellectual Property, Privacy & Access to Information Mimi Palmer […]
The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: CRA Releases Updated Guidance
On November 2, 2023, the CRA released updated guidance on the mandatory disclosure rules. The updated guidance can be accessed here. The release comes one day after the CRA announced […]
The Mandatory Disclosure Rules: New CRA Guidance in the Employment Context
Expanded mandatory disclosure rules under the Income Tax Act (Canada) came into effect in Canada on June 22, 2023, requiring the reporting of reportable transactions, notifiable transactions, and uncertain tax […]
Recent Trends and Obligations When Assessing Undue Influence
I. OVERVIEW A lawyer assisting a client with their estate and wealth planning has a professional and ethical obligation to ensure that they are taking instructions from someone with an […]
Advisors Beware – New Notifiable Transactions Released
Effective November 1, 2023, the Minister of National Revenue has designated five notifiable transactions: Straddle loss creation transactions using a partnership; Avoidance of deemed disposal of trust property; Manipulation of […]
Joint Ownership as a Probate Planning Strategy – The Cautionary Tale of Jackson v Rosenberg
In Ontario, where probate fees (formally, Estate Administration Tax) are considered to be high, a number of probate fee minimization strategies have developed. These strategies carry with them benefits and […]