Effective February 1, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will implement the Provincial Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model (the “Pilot”).…
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 website experience, or tailoring advertising efforts based on a potential customer’s preferences.…
Jun 14, 2022 - by James G. Kosa and Kristen Robertson
E-litigation—litigation that is either paperless or virtual—is the way of the future. This was already becoming true when we conducted the first paperless trial in the history of the construction courts in Toronto in early 2020, and it is even more apparent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the world finds itself in.…
On September 29, 2021, one day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Federal Court released its 109 page decision in Canada’s attempt to set aside the orders for compensation to tens of thousands of First Nations children who were taken from their homes into child welfare systems.…
In DALI 675 Pension Fund v SNC Lavalin, 2019 ONSC 6512, the Ontario Superior Court provided guidance about the court’s ability to stay a class action at the pre-certification stage.…
WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario schools organized each year by The Advocates’ Society.…
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has formally launched a suite of legal and consulting services for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) matters and initiatives.…
Public reaction to the recent case of Tanase v. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario[1] was widespread and critical.[2] In this case, the Divisional Court upheld the decision of the Discipline Committee finding that a dental hygienist who treated his spouse had committed professional misconduct and engaged in sexual abuse of a patient within the meaning of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (the “RHPA”).[3] The Discipline Committee found that Mr.…
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 and liquidity of crypto assets are highly volatile”.[2] The CSA’s communication follows the statement of senior financial regulators on November 16, 2022, relating to entities engaged in crypto-asset activities or crypto-related services. …
Dec 14, 2022 - by James G. Kosa and Rapti Ratnayake, Student-at-Law