WeirFoulds Celebrates International Women’s Day
WeirFoulds LLP has a long standing and strong commitment to supporting women in the workplace. Applicants regardless of sex, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or mental […]
WeirFoulds is Proud to Support Flip Your Wig for Justice as a Premier Partner
WeirFoulds is proud to continue as a Premier Partner of Flip Your Wig for Justice. Flip Your Wig for Justice is a pledge-based fundraiser, and an awareness-raising campaign in support of five non-profit, access to justice-serving organizations in Ontario.
WeirFoulds Proudly Supports the Sopinka Cup 2016
WeirFoulds is proud to continue its long-standing support of the Sopinka Cup, Canada’s national trial advocacy competition, organized by The Advocates’ Society, and funded by the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Glenn Ackerley Discusses Breaking Down Barriers in Procurement
Glenn Ackerley, partner, construction law, discussed breaking down barriers in procurement at the Breaking Down Barriers – Identifying Opportunities – Overcoming Challenges session hosted by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce on February 24, 2016. The event was covered by local newspaper Niagara This Week, in an article by Paul Forsyth entitled Stopping the hallowing out of the Niagara construction industry: Forum focuses on barriers to local firms getting municipal contracts.
Raj Anand Speaks to Lawyered about the Latest Developments in Human Rights Law
Raj Anand discussed new developments in human rights law in an episode of Lawyered, an independent podcast series that takes a critical look at current Canadian legal issues. Topics included: […]
Regulators Breathe a Sigh of Relief: Registration of Foreign-Trained Professionals
In a recent decision, Justice Ross of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta considered whether a foreign-trained engineer’s human rights had been violated by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (the “Association”) when it required him to fulfil certain requirements before he could register as a professional engineer in that province.
WeirFoulds is Proud to Support the Osgoode Women’s Network OWN Your Career Event
WeirFoulds is proud to support the Osgoode Women’s Network (OWN), Fourth Annual OWN Your Career networking event taking place on February 25, 2016. The guest of honour this year is Justice Kelly P. Wright.
Estate Alert – Proposed Amendments to Ontario Legislation in Respect of Parental Recognition
Bill 137 – An Act to amend the Children’s Law Reform Act, the Vital Statistics Act andother Acts with respect to parental recognition, which is also known as Cy and Ruby’s Act (Parental Recognition), 2015 – proposes a number of amendments to the statutes dealing with parental recognition.
WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2016
WeirFoulds is proud to continue to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The Cup bears the name of the Honourable John D. Arnup, O.C., Q.C., who for many years sat as a distinguished member of the Court of Appeal for Ontario following a career at WeirFoulds as one of Canada’s finest litigation counsel.
Client Update – February 2016
Following on our earlier client updates from May 1, 2013 there have been signs of movement on a tax on all off-street parking spaces on commercial properties in the City […]
WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.
WeirFoulds Proud to Continue Supporting the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada and BLSACares
WeirFoulds is proud to continue supporting the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) by sponsoring the 25th Annual National Conference and the association’s charitable branch, BLSACares.
Vacant Spaces: Challenges in the Economic Climate
In the challenges facing landlords in the current economic and market conditions, the municipal tax treatment of vacant space is not to be forgotten as some relief available for the carrying costs of vacant space. The Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 both require vacancy rebates to be provided for eligible commercial and industrial premises.
Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Health Privacy Laws – Updated
What Do These Changes Mean for Regulators? On September 16, 2015, Bill 119 (the “Bill”) was introduced by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care into the Ontario legislative assembly […]
WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of ChangSchoolTalks
WeirFoulds is proud of its continuing affiliation with the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, by sponsoring the ChangSchoolTalks 2016 program. This dynamic, full-day professional development and networking event connects participants with leading experts in education and technology. The second annual ChangSchoolTalks will take place on February 17, 2016.