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Apr 1, 2010

Winds of Change

Following a sweeping overhaul of the way large commercial trials in the UK are run, more change is heading the way of British litigators, including the consideration…

Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management

Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.

Mar 22, 2010

Real Estate Developers Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

Real estate developers must now comply with the reporting, client identification and record keeping requirements within this legislation.

Mar 12, 2010

Diversity Works

Law firms are answering the corporate call to action for a more inclusive workplace: Business depends on it. And a new generation of lawyers is starting to…

Mar 9, 2010

Henry and The Burden of Proof

The decision of Newbould J. in Henry v. Henry a year ago gives trust and estates practitioners a small mercy for which to be grateful.

Mar 1, 2010

New Toronto Construction Association Chairman Brings Wealth of Experience to Role

Well-known construction and procurement lawyer, Glenn Ackerley, is the Toronto Construction Association’s newly appointed chairman for 2010.

Glenn Ackerley to head Toronto Construction Association

Partner at WeirFoulds LLP has been elected Chairman of the Toronto Construction Association.

Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate. There, the Ontario Court…

Feb 26, 2010

Ex-Ropes & Gray, Foley Hoag Lawyer Settles with NHLPA in Employment Dispute

WeirFoulds partner, Caroline Abela is quoted in this article. Download the PDF to read the full article.

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It.

Feb 24, 2010

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

The City of Brampton has hired a Toronto lawyer to help defend the seizure of two dogs last month. Barnet Kussner of the firm Weirfoulds is on…

Feb 22, 2010

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

High court begins awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs.

Feb 19, 2010

Ontario General Contractors Association Welcomes Supreme Court Tender Contract Ruling

A Supreme Court of Canada decision that found that British Columbia breached its own tender contract preserves the integrity of tendering and bidding, states the Ontario General…

Be Prepared! Bill 168 amends Occupational Health and Safety Act

New workplace violence and harassment obligations for Ontario employers take effect June 15, 2010 Are you ready to comply?

Feb 16, 2010

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that John O’Sullivan has been certified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist and a member of the Association of…

New Toronto Construction Association Chair Sees a Growing Role for Lawyers

During the course of a legal career that has spanned two decades, newly elected Toronto Construction Association (TCA) chairman Glenn Ackerley has seen his fair share of…

Feb 15, 2010

The Little Red Handbook for Municipal Councillors

An essential guide for municipal councillors, officers and staff, including municipal lawyers and lawyers in private practice, respecting clients who deal with municipalities in Ontario.

Feb 10, 2010

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

Toronto property owners with development objectives in mind will want to follow carefully the City of Toronto’s harmonization of pre-amalgamation zoning by-laws.

Feb 8, 2010

WeirFoulds Partner Gets Construction Gig

The Toronto Construction Association has elected Glenn Ackerley, a partner at WeirFoulds LLP, as chairman.

Feb 5, 2010

Mid-Sized Firms Jockey for Clients

While the Canadian economy appears to be more stable in early 2010 as compared to last year, one lasting result from the turbulence of 2009 is increased…

Feb 2, 2010

WeirFoulds Partner Frank E. Walwyn Receives Black Law Students Association Award

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Frank E. Walwyn is the recipient of the Legal Excellence Award from the Black Law Students’ Association of Osgoode Hall…

Feb 1, 2010

Unlocking Lockstep

Now that several U.S. law firms have run away from the lockstep model for associate compensation, many Canadian firms are looking to move in the same direction,…

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

What happens when the virtual world impacts the real one, and how is labour and employment law dealing with those impacts?

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

One of the greatest concerns at the preservation and collection stages of the discovery process is the destruction or loss of relevant documents, and the sanctions that…

Jan 26, 2010

Councillor’s Repentance Solves Only Part of Problem

Toronto Councillor Adrian Heaps has seen the light – lamentably late, but he has come to his senses. Sort of.

Council’s Reckoning

Facing a tide of public indignation and two lawsuits, and with an election just nine months away, Toronto city councillors would be rash to continue flouting the…

Jan 22, 2010

Holyday Sues Over Peers’ Free Ride on Legal Bills

Angered by Toronto council’s decision to cover legal expenses for three colleagues, Councillor Doug Holyday has hired a lawyer himself to try to quash the payments.

No Holyday for Some Councillors

Doug Holyday is taking his colleagues on council to court to try and force them to overturn a decision to pay legal expenses for three councillors, including…

Dec 31, 2009

Wal-Mart, Water, Winona School

The year 2009 had its share of bad news (H1N1 deaths, job losses) and good news (Hamilton’s win as part of the Toronto bid for the 2015…

Dec 25, 2009

Weak Economy Forces Firms to Tighten Up Business Practices

This year’s weak economy forced lawyers to make fundamental changes to the business side of their practices.

Dec 18, 2009

Mayor Hopes Integrity Commissioner Becomes Lonely

Hamilton mayor Fred Eisenberger wants the city’s newly appointed integrity commissioner to become the city’s very own “Maytag repair man.”

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Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

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An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

Be Prepared! Bill 168 amends Occupational Health and Safety Act

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

The Little Red Handbook for Municipal Councillors

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

WeirFoulds Partner Gets Construction Gig

Mid-Sized Firms Jockey for Clients

Unlocking Lockstep

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

Councillor’s Repentance Solves Only Part of Problem

Council’s Reckoning

Holyday Sues Over Peers’ Free Ride on Legal Bills

No Holyday for Some Councillors

Wal-Mart, Water, Winona School

Weak Economy Forces Firms to Tighten Up Business Practices

Mayor Hopes Integrity Commissioner Becomes Lonely

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Winds of Change

Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management

Real Estate Developers Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

Diversity Works

Ninth Annual Rex Awards Gala hosted by NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)

Henry and The Burden of Proof

Final Changes to Canada’s Insider Reporting Regime Published by CSA

New Toronto Construction Association Chairman Brings Wealth of Experience to Role

Glenn Ackerley to head Toronto Construction Association

Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire

Ex-Ropes & Gray, Foley Hoag Lawyer Settles with NHLPA in Employment Dispute

An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It

City Hires Pitbull Lawyer

India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs

Ontario General Contractors Association Welcomes Supreme Court Tender Contract Ruling

Be Prepared! Bill 168 amends Occupational Health and Safety Act

WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist

New Toronto Construction Association Chair Sees a Growing Role for Lawyers

The Little Red Handbook for Municipal Councillors

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

WeirFoulds Partner Gets Construction Gig

Mid-Sized Firms Jockey for Clients

WeirFoulds Partner Frank E. Walwyn Receives Black Law Students Association Award

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn W. Ackerley Elected Chairman of Toronto Construction Association

Unlocking Lockstep

Quiz: Social Networking Liabilities, Risks, and Rights of Employees and Employers

Spoliation and Sanctions for the Failure to Preserve Relevant Documents in Canada

Councillor’s Repentance Solves Only Part of Problem

Council’s Reckoning

Holyday Sues Over Peers’ Free Ride on Legal Bills

No Holyday for Some Councillors

Letters of Intent – The Good and the Bad

Wal-Mart, Water, Winona School

Weak Economy Forces Firms to Tighten Up Business Practices

Mayor Hopes Integrity Commissioner Becomes Lonely

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