Court of Appeal Affirms Full Indemnity Costs Award
In Net Connect Installation Inc. v. Mobile Zone Inc., 2017 ONCA 766 , a decision released on September 29, 2017, the Court of Appeal articulates the standard of conduct that will merit […]
WeirFoulds real estate transaction featured in Lexpert Big Real Estate
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we are featured in the latest Lexpert Big Real Estate.
ONCA considers the “reasonable investigation” defence in securities class actions
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Rahimi v SouthGobi Resources Ltd., 2017 ONCA 719, in which it reversed a well-publicized Superior Court securities class action decision.
WeirFoulds Welcomes Paul Wilson as New Chief Operating Officer
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Paul Wilson has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Paul will have a critical leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategy and operations. […]
The continuing saga in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation: a lesson in security for costs and the enforcement of foreign judgments
The judicial history in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation spans several jurisdictions and dates back to the early 1990s, while the facts underlying the dispute date back to the 1960s. The matter has reached appeal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has prompted a review of several issues relevant to the conduct of business internationally, including the enforcement of foreign judgments and piercing the corporate veil.
Michael Statham discusses Canadian securities class actions with Corporate Disputes Magazine
WeirFoulds Managing Partner Michael Statham is a featured panelist in a discussion of Canadian Securities Class Action Litigation in Oct-Dec 2017 issue of Corporate Disputes Magazine.
WeirFoulds welcomes new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that four new associates have joined the firm. Welcome to Shawn English, Adrian Howard, Aashima Singh and Jordan Stone. Shawn, Adrian and Aashima join the […]
Beware: Proposed Tax Changes May Require you to Act Now
In a prior Client Alert, we summarized tax proposals released on July 18th, 2017 that will, if enacted as proposed, significantly change the tax rules for private corporations and their shareholders. In […]
WeirFoulds Recognized in 2018 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
WeirFoulds keeps delegates charged at OPPI Conference 2017
WeirFoulds is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2017 Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Conference.
Crisis and Social Media
Whenever there is a significant public crisis such as Hurricane Harvey, people turn to the social web, usually Twitter, to gather news, offer help, express irritation, and berate public agencies or […]
Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Second
Further to our update of September 14, 2017, the changes to the Municipal Act regarding prudent investment have not yet been proclaimed in force. We are monitoring them closely and […]
WeirFoulds Partner Wayne Egan Listed in The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Wayne Egan has been listed in the 2017/18 edition of The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining.
Primer on Permanent, Mandatory and Interlocutory Injunctions
(1) OVERVIEW [1] Injunctions are extraordinary remedies. Given their equitable nature, they are very flexible and an invaluable tool for litigators. An interlocutory injunction, if granted, can have a dramatic impact on […]
WeirFoulds supports hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean
WeirFoulds is deeply saddened by the recent devastation in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.