Jeff Cowan Discusses Energy Fundamentals Group Inc. v. Veresen Inc., Impact of Bhasin v. Hrynew, in Canadian Lawyer Inhouse
Jeff Cowan, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, discusses the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Energy Fundamentals Group Inc. v. Veresen Inc. in Canadian Lawyer Inhouse. The case involved implied terms in contracts.
WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program
WeirFoulds is a proud to once again act as a supporter and participant in the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) annual Summer Job Program (SJP). WeirFoulds has been an active contributor to and advocate of the program since 2008, and has hosted several students from the program who have an interest in learning more about the legal community.
Marie-Andrée Vermette Discusses Trillium Motor World Class Action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP with Canadian Lawyer Inhouse
Marie-Andrée Vermette, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, discussed the recent decision in the Trillium Motor World class action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP with Canadian Lawyer Inhouse. […]
WeirFoulds Acts as Co-counsel for Trillium Motor World in Class Action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Justice Thomas McEwen released his highly-anticipated judgment following the class action trial in Trillium Motor World Ltd. v. General Motors of Canada Limited and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.
A Leap of Good Faith? Practical Implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew for Contracting Parties – Update
A Leap of Good Faith? Practical Implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew for Contracting Parties[1] In Bhasin v. Hrynew,[2] the Supreme Court of Canada […]
Estate Alert – Planning for Custody and Financial Support After Death
Parents with minor children have specific estate planning concerns. One such concern is how to provide financially for the children if one or both parents die. Another concern is who will care for and raise the children should both parents die at the same time.
WeirFoulds Senior Counsel Bill Ross Appointed to the Royal Canadian Mint Board of Directors
Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross to the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Mint.
Quiz: Competition Bureau cracks down on bid-rigging in construction industry
Canada’s Commissioner of Competition has publicly stated that the Competition Bureau will continue to intensify its focus on the construction industry, on the basis that the industry is “particularly susceptible […]
Partner Raj Anand Appointed Constitutional Litigator-in-Residence
WeirFoulds is pleased to congratulate partner Raj Anand on his appointment as Litigator-in-Residence for Fall 2015 at the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights at his alma mater, the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.
WeirFoulds Well Represented in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the recognition of 17 lawyers as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Each lawyer was selected based on recognition by their peers and highlights the firm’s expertise across a range of practice areas.
WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program
Progress Place honoured WeirFoulds as an ongoing sponsor at the Progress Place Gala on June 16, 2015. WeirFoulds is a proud supporter of Progress Place and has been a part of the Transitional Employment Program for several years.
WeirFoulds Congratulates Sylvia Adriano, Recognized as a “Corporate Lawyer to Watch” in the 2015 Lexpert® US/Canada Cross-Border Guide – Corporate
WeirFoulds partner Sylvia Adriano is named a “Corporate Lawyer to Watch” in the 2015 Lexpert® Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.
Regulatory Colleges Respond to Health Privacy Breaches – WeirFoulds LLP
Breaches of Health Privacy: Role of Professional Regulatory Colleges
WeirFoulds Congratulates All Nominees and Winners at the 2015 CGCA Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates all nominees and winners at the 2015 Canadian General Counsel Awards. WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of this annual event and applauds all those who were recognized for excellence in their profession and dedication to the community at large.
Raj Anand Speaks to CBC Radio about Reasonable Accommodation
On June 1, partner Raj Anand spoke with Matt Galloway of CBC Radio’s “Metro Morning” on the human rights issue of reasonable accommodation, when religious beliefs and gender equality clashed […]