OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Program
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will speak at the OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Program, Priority PD: Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act Effective January 1, on January 13. Glenn will share […]
WeirFoulds is proud to support United Way Greater Toronto through 2025 fundraising campaign
WeirFoulds is proud to have wrapped up its 2025 fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto. This annual initiative is driven by our dedicated United Way Committee, whose […]
Kick Off Right, Toronto: Make Sure Your World Cup Viewing Party Plays by the Lease Rules!
December 5 and 6, 2025 marked major milestones on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The final groups were drawn on December 5, and the next day FIFA […]
Estate Essentials: What is Probate and Why Should You Know About It?
Understanding probate and what it entails is important whether you are in the process of considering your own estate planning, you are appointed as the estate trustee of an estate, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Anna Morrish to the Commercial Litigation Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anna Morrish to the firm in the Commercial Litigation practice group. Anna brings significant experience in IP law, including trademark and copyright litigation, trademark portfolio […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Anagha Nandakumaran to the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anagha Nandakumaran to the firm in the Technology & Intellectual Property practice group. Anagha brings extensive experience advising public and private sector clients on complex […]
WeirFoulds Partners Benjamin Bathgate and Jessica Stansfield top ranked in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partners Benjamin Bathgate, Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, and Jessica Stansfield have […]
Here’s the Drill: The 2025 CCDC 5B Update – Modernized Pre-Construction Services, Payment Structures, and Risk Allocation
The CCDC 5B Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction is the industry’s standard form agreement for projects where the Construction Manager provides advisory services during pre-construction and then […]
Judicial Review of Committee of Adjustment Decisions: Matters of Public or Private Importance?
Is a decision from a municipal committee of adjustment (a “CofA”), a matter of public or private importance? A recent trilogy of cases from the Ontario Divisional Court has split […]
Exploring Beauty Tech in the Age of AI – CANTECH
Partner Mimi Palmer will share insights during Exploring Beauty Tech in the Age of AI, a one-hour webinar on Thursday, December 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by […]
WeirFoulds Partner Benjamin Bathgate Comments on Alleged Cryptocurrency-Based Money Laundering Scheme in The Globe and Mail
Partner Benjamin Bathgate, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, was quoted in an article in The Globe and Mail […]
Ontario Legal Conference – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Michael Ding will serve as Program Co-Chair for the Taxation Law session at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference (OLC) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Partner Ryan Morris […]
Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our two partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada and abroad. Our listed […]
Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers
For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the […]
What Are We Waiting For? A Cautionary Endorsement on Timing, Process, and Priority of Lien Claims Caught in an Insolvency
Introduction In a recent endorsement concerning lien claims in receivership proceedings[1], the court offers a nuanced and pragmatic message for construction stakeholders, insolvency practitioners, and receivers. On one hand, the […]