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Jul 9, 2011

Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight

John D. McKellar is the 21st recipient of the prestigious Edmund C. Bovey Award for lifetime achievement in arts leadership.

Jun 27, 2011

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

New assessment framework has resolved appeals at 245 facilities.

Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw

Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.

Time to move parking tickets out of court?

Is it time to streamline the process to remove things like parking infractions from the courts?

Jun 22, 2011

Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban

Three of Canada’s largest sign companies have launched legal action over council decision to ban all advertising billboards within Plateau borough neighbourhood limits.

Jun 16, 2011

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.

Jun 15, 2011

Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing

Impending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on future of development proposals in Brantford’s environmentally sensitive northwest.

Jun 2, 2011

Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability

It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.

Jun 1, 2011

Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance

Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.

Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.

Refugee Hague Convention Procedural Fairness Paramountcy

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Professional disciplinary proceeding Adequacy of notice of charges Adequacy of reasons Jurisdiction to order costs

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi

Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Sponsorship program

Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc

2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together…

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud

Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc

Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence

Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011

S.O. 2011, c. 9 (Royal Assent May 12, 2011)

Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011

S.O. 2011, c. 11 (Royal Assent June 1, 2011)

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

S.O. 2010, c. 24

Litigation Update – June 2011

Three legislative and six case law updates released in May and June 2011.

Quiz: Procurement and Mining

Since the 1981 Supreme Court decision in R. v. Ron Engineering, the law of tendering has developed into a legal minefield.

May 31, 2011

Councillor gifts made public

First-ever filing of Information Statements completed by Mississauga councillors.

May 30, 2011

A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing

A few years ago some Bay St law firms subjected their associates to compulsory viewing of video interviews of US Supreme Court judges on the subject of persuasive writing.

May 26, 2011

Business for the Arts Announces 2011 Award Winners: John D. McKellar, Q.C.

Today, Business for the Arts (BftA) gathers at an elegant cocktail reception, hosted by BMO Financial Group, for the unveiling of the annual roster of winners of…

John McKellar Wins Edmund C. Bovey Award

The Globe and Mail A Toronto lawyer is being recognized for more than 50 years of arts philanthropy with an award that is bestowed on business leaders…

May 25, 2011

WeirFoulds Partner Bradley McLellan Receives OBA 2011 Award of Excellence

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bradley N. McLellan was presented with the Ontario Bar Association’s 2011 Award of Excellence in Real Estate on June 21, 2011.…

May 23, 2011

Reverberations for Real Estate Agents

What is the duty of a real estate agent to verify the information provided by the vendor of the property to prospective purchasers?

May 17, 2011

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

May 13, 2011

When a work visa won’t do

Article highlighting stark cross-border differences in the way justice is applied to the accused, according to lawyers involved in the case.

Former Aurora mayor faces municipal act suit

An Aurora resident has launched legal action against former mayor Phyllis Morris under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Former Aurora mayor awarded court costs

A judge has awarded court costs to former Aurora mayor Phyllis Morris.

May 6, 2011

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.

May 5, 2011

Consolidate all appeals, says OMB

The city and waterfront advocates believe they are in a better position to fight for the future of the environmentally sensitive northwest after an Ontario Municipal board…

May 4, 2011

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

Women in Law (YWL) is committed to providing support, mentoring and networking for young women practitioners to ensure they stay in the practice, which can be very…

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Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw

Time to move parking tickets out of court?

Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing

Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi

Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc

Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011

Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

Litigation Update – June 2011

Councillor gifts made public

A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing

Business for the Arts Announces 2011 Award Winners: John D. McKellar, Q.C.

John McKellar Wins Edmund C. Bovey Award

Reverberations for Real Estate Agents

When a work visa won’t do

Former Aurora mayor faces municipal act suit

Former Aurora mayor awarded court costs

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Consolidate all appeals, says OMB

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

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Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight

Hot-tubbing experts – should lawyers like it?

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw

Time to move parking tickets out of court?

Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban

WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards Receives Award from The Advocates’ Society

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing

Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability

Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance

Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi

Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc

Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal

Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc

Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011

Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

Litigation Update – June 2011

Quiz: Procurement and Mining

Councillor gifts made public

A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing

Business for the Arts Announces 2011 Award Winners: John D. McKellar, Q.C.

John McKellar Wins Edmund C. Bovey Award

WeirFoulds Partner Bradley McLellan Receives OBA 2011 Award of Excellence

Reverberations for Real Estate Agents

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

When a work visa won’t do

Former Aurora mayor faces municipal act suit

Former Aurora mayor awarded court costs

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Consolidate all appeals, says OMB

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

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