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Jan 1, 2013

WeirFoulds Involved in one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Cases of 2012

WeirFoulds associate Faren Bogach was co-counsel in Parker v Casalese, one of the five appeals heard by a five-judge panel in Combined Air v Flesch. These five cases…

Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized

Commissioner of Competition v CCS Corporation marks the first time since 2006 that the Competition Bureau challenged a merger before Canada’s Competiton Tribunal. The resulting decision, in…

Dec 17, 2012

Is construction ready for electronic procurement?

WeirFoulds partner Glenn Ackerley recognized the pros of e-procurement and the problems with the traditional method. Though he said technical problems can still arise in e-procurement and…

Congratulations to Our Partner John D. McKellar

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that partner emeritus John McKellar was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal honouring significant…

Dec 13, 2012

Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi’s conduct under review

WeirFoulds partner emeritus George Rust-D’Eye is mentioned in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Georgina Advocate website.

Dec 10, 2012

Georgina could OK integrity commish tonight

WeirFoulds partner emeritus George Rust-D’Eye is mentioned in this article.

Dec 6, 2012

Loblaw soars on plan to create one of Canada’s largest REITs

WeirFoulds managing partner Lisa Borsook is quoted in this article about Loblaw’s plans to create a real estate investment trust for the bulk of its vast property…

Dec 4, 2012

Congratulations to Our Partner Paul D. Guy

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Paul Guy has been named one of Lexpert’s “Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40” for 2012. The award was…

Dec 3, 2012

Client Newsletter – Winter 2012

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or…

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number…

Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape

This quiz gives the answers to some scenarios impacting a mining company’s obligations under the Competition Act. Click below to watch the video.

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

For companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“), the New Year will bring new rules for director elections. The TSX will be strengthening corporate governance standards…

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

The holiday season offers a rare opportunity for family members to come together to discuss important issues, including the often uncomfortable topic of estate planning. This year,…

Nov 28, 2012

Mining Act Amendments

Changes to Ontario’s Mining Act (“Act”) and regulations which came into force on November 1, 2012 will have a substantial impact on Ontario’s mining industry. The changes…

Nov 23, 2012

Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is quoted in this article.

Nov 22, 2012

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

WeirFoulds partner Barnet H. Kussner is quoted in this article.

Nov 15, 2012

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Effective January 1, 2012, the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) applies to all people, businesses and organizations that provide…

Nov 12, 2012

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies.…

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the…

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal…

Nov 8, 2012

Purchasing Property for Development or Investment? What to do if there is a Breach of Contract.

How a recent court decision impacts single-purpose companies incorporated to purchase real estate assets The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) in Southcott Estates…

Oct 30, 2012

OMB: Did Sifton do its homework?

WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is mentioned in this article.

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012

A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. In this inaugural issue, we cover legal developments in three key issue areas: Offerings, Corporate Governance, and Continuous…

Oct 11, 2012

The New Guy in Town: Richard Ogden

Today, Richard Ogden is a top Toronto litigator. But when he came to Canada eight years ago, he had to start all over again. To read more,…

Oct 5, 2012

Rushton’s ideas died with him

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand is quoted in this article.

Oct 1, 2012

Noted litigator `natural choice’ for OBA award

For the full article, visit Law Times News here or download the PDF to the left: http://digital.lawtimesnews.com/i/84989/12

Quiz: Common Procedural Tools for Complex Litigation

This quiz gives you the answers to some procedural challenges in the context of a claim for corporate espionage. Download the quiz as it appeared in Canadian…

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WeirFoulds Involved in one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Cases of 2012

Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized

Is construction ready for electronic procurement?

Congratulations to Our Partner John D. McKellar

Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi’s conduct under review

Georgina could OK integrity commish tonight

Loblaw soars on plan to create one of Canada’s largest REITs

Congratulations to Our Partner Paul D. Guy

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

Mining Act Amendments

Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

Purchasing Property for Development or Investment? What to do if there is a Breach of Contract.

OMB: Did Sifton do its homework?

The New Guy in Town: Richard Ogden

Noted litigator `natural choice’ for OBA award

Quiz: Common Procedural Tools for Complex Litigation

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Power Dynamics: Changing the Discussion from Work-Life Balance to Economic and Institutional Power

WeirFoulds Involved in one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Cases of 2012

Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized

Is construction ready for electronic procurement?

Crossing the Border or Crossing the Line: How Representing Clients May Harm Them

Congratulations to Our Partner Frank E. Walwyn

Congratulations to Our Partner John D. McKellar

Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi’s conduct under review

Georgina could OK integrity commish tonight

Loblaw soars on plan to create one of Canada’s largest REITs

Legal Ethics – Getting SLAPPed by Costs?

Congratulations to Our Partner Paul D. Guy

Client Newsletter – Winter 2012

New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act

Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation: What to Expect

Mining Act Amendments

Opposition to development plan expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Purchasing Property for Development or Investment? What to do if there is a Breach of Contract.

OMB: Did Sifton do its homework?

Bryan Finlay, QC Honoured with 2012 Lexpert Zenith Award

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012

The New Guy in Town: Richard Ogden

Rushton’s ideas died with him

Bryan Finlay, QC, honoured with OBA Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation

Noted litigator `natural choice’ for OBA award

Quiz: Common Procedural Tools for Complex Litigation

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Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing