Beware the Bootstrap!
The Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 30 (the “Act”), imposes strict deadlines on lien claimants to preserve and perfect their liens. The Act also explains the circumstances which would […]
WeirFoulds Represents Lorne Park Capital Partners in Going Private Transaction
On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Sagard Private Equity Canada. The agreement will involve an affiliate […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns Receives 2025 Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates During Ontario Bar Association Ceremony
WeirFoulds LLP congratulates Partner Clare Burns, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, for receiving the prestigious 2025 Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Trust and […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Paul Jacoby, Nikolas Koschany and Fiona Wong to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new Associates to the Firm in the following practice areas: Paul Jacoby – Construction Paul Jacoby is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. […]
Patient Harm and Ungovernability: The Evidentiary Burden for Interim Orders Case Comment on Kilian v. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, 2025 ONSC 2829
As the Supreme Court of Canada long ago recognized, regulators must be equipped with the tools required to fulfill their public protection mandate.[1] For health Colleges in Ontario, these tools […]
Two WeirFoulds Partners recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology
Congratulations to our two Partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who advise leading tech companies, whether on intellectual […]
Mango Markets Guilty Conviction Overturned on Appeal – Take-aways for DeFi Users Everywhere
The recent decision in United States v. Avraham Eisenberg is making waves in cryptocurrency circles, and highlights the evolving legal challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.[1] After a jury […]
Game-Changer for Employers: Ontario Court of Appeal Backs ESA-Only Termination Clause
In a favourable decision for employers, Bertsch v Datastealth Inc., 2025 ONCA 379, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Michael Lieberman and Associate Claire Copland to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new lawyers to the Firm in the following practice areas: Michael Lieberman – Real Estate Michael Lieberman is a Partner in the Real Estate […]
Building Faster and Smarter, at last? Province of Ontario Introduces Bill 17
Amidst economic uncertainty and a trade war, one thing remains constant: the Province of Ontario (the “Province”)’s attempts to boost housing supply. On May 12, 2025, the Province introduced Bill […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Developers Beware: Courts Curb Developer Overreach on Closing Adjustments
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision offers a cautionary tale for developers – and a significant win for residential purchasers. In Bellisario v. 2200 Bromsgrove Development Inc., 2025 ONSC 2456, […]
WeirFoulds Tax Lawyer Michael Ding elected Incoming Vice Chair of CTF Toronto Young Practitioners Steering Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Tax Lawyer Michael Ding has been elected as the incoming Vice Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Young Practitioners Steering […]
WeirFoulds Partner Ben Kates interviewed in Advocacy Matters magazine
Partner Ben Kates, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Regulatory Practice Group, was recently interviewed by Laura Bevan, a Partner at Lawson Lundell LLP, for the Spring 2025 edition of The Advocates’ Society’s […]
Four WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Congratulations to our four partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad. […]
Employers in Ontario: Be Aware of Upcoming New Employer Requirements
Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduce new requirements for employers. We previously provided an overview of changes in the Working for Workers Four […]