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Jan 23, 2017

WeirFoulds Associate Michael McIsaac was a panalist on Moore in the Morning Free-for-all

Associate Michael McIsaac was a panelist on Moore in the Morning Free-for-all to listen to the full segment, please click here.

Jan 18, 2017

AVOCATS HORS QUÉBEC: Lorsque les membres s’expatrient

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Jan 11, 2017

WeirFoulds Welcomes Two New Partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Faren Bogach and Bianca La Neve have joined the Partnership. Faren Bogach has a litigation practice focused on construction and…

Jan 10, 2017

WeirFoulds Associate Michael McIsaac was a panelist on Moore in the Morning Free-for-all

Associate Michael McIsaac was a panelist on Moore in the Morning Free-for-all.

Jan 9, 2017

No Bidding Around: The Competition Bureau Targets Bid-Riggers in 2017

Over the past few years, we have written and presented extensively about how Canada’s Competition Bureau has cracked down on price-fixing and bid-rigging in Canada’s construction industry.…

Dec 20, 2016

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Works to Assist Law Firms to Combat Racism and Discrimination

Raj Anand, a senior civil litigation and human rights partner at WeirFoulds, and a bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), has added to his…

Dec 14, 2016

The Intersection Between Form and Substance in Corporate Law

In its recent decision in Mennillo v. Intramodal inc., 2016 SCC 51 (“Mennillo“), the Supreme Court of Canada addressed, for the first time since 2008, the oppression…

Dec 5, 2016

Parental Recognition and Proposed Amendments to Ontario Legislation: Part 2

In February 2016, we wrote about the Cy and Ruby’s Act (Parental Recognition), 2015, which proposed a number of amendments to statutes dealing with parental recognition[1]. We noted…

Nov 23, 2016

Lisa Borsook named to the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Top 100 Hall of Fame

WeirFoulds partner Ian Mitchell is named a “Corporate Lawyer to Watch” in the 2016 Lexpert® Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.

New Record Keeping Requirements for Ontario Corporate Land Owners

On December 10, 2016, amendments to various statutes in Ontario will come into force with some significant changes relating to record keeping obligations for Ontario corporations regarding…

Nov 14, 2016

Don’t Let Your Development Go to Pot! Tips for Leasing to Marijuana Retailers

While anti-drug activists continue to do a slow burn, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is (leisurely) marching forward on carrying out one of its most well-publicized…

Oct 27, 2016

Sexual Abuse Task Force Recommendations: Why All Professional Regulators Should Pay Attention

On September 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ministry) released the recommendations of the Minister’s Task Force (Task Force) on the Prevention of Sexual…

Oct 25, 2016

Frank Walwyn Discusses Striving for Excellence and Diversity as an Advantage

Frank Walwyn, a senior litigation partner at WeirFoulds, discussed the need for students to strive for excellence, and how diversity can gain a competitive advantage in the legal profession as the keynote speaker at the 25th Annual National Conference of the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA Canada), and in an informal presentation to Queen’s Law students respectively.

Oct 19, 2016

Legal bill covered for fired justice of the peace?

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Oct 12, 2016

WeirFoulds Boosts its Construction Practice Group with the Addition of Max Shafir, QC and Sandra Astolfo

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Max Shafir, QC and Sandra Astolfo have joined the firm in the Construction Practice Group. Max and Sandra are each highly…

Oct 3, 2016

Another Success for the WeirFoulds Tax Litigation Group

On September 28, 2016, the Tax Court of Canada released the judgment in the matter of 2187028 Ontario Inc. v. Her Majesty The Queen. Ryan Morris, Tax…

Toronto Ponders Controversial New Parking Tax to Help Balance City Books

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

Raj Anand discusses widespread barriers facing racialized lawyers with Law Times

A recently released report has recommended the Law Society of Upper Canada take a lead role in combatting systemic racism within the legal profession. The Challenges Faced…

Sep 30, 2016

WeirFoulds Proud to be Ranked in 2017 Chambers Canada Guide

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that three of our partners are ranked as leaders in their fields in the 2017 edition of Chambers Canada. We congratulate: Glenn…

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: 10 Tips For Businesses

October is national Cyber Security Awareness Month. Here are 10 cybersecurity tips for businesses.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: 10 Tips For Businesses

October isnational Cyber Security Awareness Month. Here are 10 cybersecurity tips for businesses.

Sep 29, 2016

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role

Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role The Ontario Energy Board has announced its intention to conduct a consultation respecting its role in…

Sep 27, 2016

The RHPA’s “blanket provision”: protecting professional self-regulatory colleges from human rights complaints

In a recently released decision, Dindial v. College of Nurses[1], the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (“HRTO”) dismissed an application by a registered nurse alleging that she…

Sep 21, 2016

Raj Anand discusses eradicating systemic racism in the legal profession with The Toronto Star

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand is co-chair of The Challenges Faced by Racialized Licensees Working Group, a Law Society of Upper Canada working group that is proposing steps…

Sep 15, 2016

WeirFoulds Congratulates Wyse Meter Solutions Inc. on their ranking in the 28th annual PROFIT 500

WeirFoulds is pleased to congratulate our client Wyse Meter Solutions Inc. on their ranking in the 28th annual PROFIT 500 Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. PROFIT 500 ranks Canada’s…

Sep 14, 2016

WeirFoulds Congratulates Claudia Storto and the City of Vaughan Team on their Litigation Management Innovatio Award

WeirFoulds congratulates the City of Vaughan, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Team and Claudia Storto, deputy city manager, legal and human resources, on winning the Litigation Management, Small…

Sep 7, 2016

Contempt and Bankruptcy: Striking the Right Balance

In its recent decision in Walchuk v Houghton, 2016 ONCA 643, the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified the interaction between the stay provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and motions for contempt of court orders.

Aug 29, 2016

Five WeirFoulds Partners Listed as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in 2016 Lexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been listed in theLexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure. The five partners listed in this special edition…

Aug 19, 2016

The Implications of Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying from an Estates Law Perspective

On June 17, 2016, Bill C-141 came into force, creating a federal regulatory framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”) under the newly enacted subsection 241.2 of…

Aug 10, 2016

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45…

Aug 3, 2016

WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program

WeirFoulds is a proud to continue supporting and participating in the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) annual Summer Job Program (SJP). WeirFoulds has been an active…

Jul 25, 2016

WeirFoulds Securities Law Quarterly: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace – Q2 2016

Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information on our service offerings, please visit us online…

Case Commentary: Ontario Court of Appeal Delivers Stern Message to Employers Who Mistreat Employees with Disabilities

The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Jun 30, 2016

Don’t Turn the Boom Into a Bust: Avoiding the Criminal Consequences of Public Procurement

In a recent interview with the Globe and Mail, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, John Pecman, said that the Competition Bureau is planning to double the number of…

Jun 27, 2016

WeirFoulds Proud to Support Discussion around Driving Change as Sponsor of the 11th Canadian Lawyer InHouse Annual General Counsel Roundtable

WeirFoulds is proud to support and host the 11th Canadian Lawyer InHouse Annual General Counsel Roundtable. As the role of general counsel continues to evolve in terms of responsibility, scope and expectations, we are happy to partner on this initiative that reviews and discusses issues critical to the success of the clients we serve.

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