“Arising out of”: Adding Another Definition to Your Contractual Terms Dictionary
In Sky Clean Energy Ltd. (Sky Solar (Canada) Ltd.) v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal analysed a common feature of insurance arrangements in development projects – the extension […]
Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine
In their recent article, “Resolving Construction Disputes in a COVID World” Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in reconciling the predictability of […]
Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act
On September 21, 2020, the Province published notice of a proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (“OHA”), to implement amendments passed as part of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019. The purpose […]
WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in closing of $5.25 million financing
On October 19, 2020, Orford Mining Corp. (“Orford”, or the “Company”) (TSX: VENTURE ORM) announced the closing of its non-brokered private placement of: (i) flow-through units at an issue price of C$0.315 […]
Ontario Introduces further COVID Restrictions and Promises $300 million to help Businesses Weather the Storm: What Employers Need to Know
With COVID-19 cases on the uptick, the Ontario government has imposed modified Stage 2 restrictions in the Ottawa, Peel and Toronto regions. The following measures will be in place effective […]
Court of Appeal Decides Against Overruling its Prior Decisions on s. 7(6) of the Arbitration Act
In Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1628 v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1636, 2020 ONCA 612, an appeal was brought from the order of a motion judge refusing to stay […]
WeirFoulds wins Ontario Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The virtual Awards Gala took place on […]
Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner speak to the Toronto Star about powers the city has to impose stricter rules to fight COVID-19
Jill Dougherty and Barnet Kussner, Partners at WeirFoulds LLP, recently provided comment to Toronto Star’s Jennifer Pagliaro on the topic of the City of Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. […]
WeirFoulds represents iManage in its acquisition of Closing Folders
On August 24, 2020, iManage announced its acquisition of Closing Folders, the market leader in legal transaction management. The acquisition uniquely enables iManage to deliver automation and governance over transactions […]
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Korean Lawyers
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho, Partner and Member of the Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the International Association […]
New Minimum Wage for Employees in Ontario
Effective October 1, 2020, the general minimum wage for employees in Ontario increased by 25 cents, to $14.25 per hour. This is the first time the minimum wage has increased […]
Ontario Issues a New COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces
On September 25, 2020, the Ontario Ministry of Health issued Version 1 of the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces (Business and Organizations) (the “Screening Tool”). On September 26, 2020, O […]
Uber Arbitration Agreement not so Uber
Uber Arbitration Agreement not so Uber[1] In my April 16, 2018, blog,[2] I wrote about the Superior Court of Justice’s decision upholding the arbitration provisions in an Uber contract, and […]
Wayne Egan speaks to CBA National Magazine about optimism among law firm leaders as business ramps up
Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds LLP, recently provided comment to the CBA National Magazine’s Jennifer Brown on the topic of optimism among law firm leaders as business ramps up amid […]
WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back five of our former articling students as associates and welcome one new associate to the firm. They join WeirFoulds in the following practice groups: […]