Bill 194 – How Public Sector Institutions Should Prepare For It
Bill 194, which introduces cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) requirements in Ontario’s public sector, received Royal Assent on November 25, 2024. Now that this is the law, the question turns […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Arturo Pugliese to the Real Estate Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Arturo Pugliese as a Partner to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Arturo’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, particularly in the areas of purchase […]
Law Society of Ontario Secures Stay in Case Involving Lawyer’s Licensing
The Law Society of Ontario has successfully secured a stay related to the licensing application of a man who admitted to sexually abusing children in 2009, temporarily blocking his ability […]
Defending Against Fraud This Holiday Season: A Guide For Charities And Not-For-Profits
As we head into the holiday season, charities benefit from an inflow of donations as the majority of Canadians plan to give back to their communities by donating or volunteering […]
Here’s The Drill: Ontario to Implement Important Updates to the Construction Act in 2025
Recently, the Building Ontario For You Act (“Bill 216”) received Royal Assent resulting in important updates to the Construction Act which will soon come into force in Ontario.[1] The impetus for these updates […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: The Court of Appeal Rules Against a Purchaser’s Unilateral Withholding of Payment
Buyers should be careful about withholding part of the purchase price when disputing a seller’s compliance with the terms of an option. In 1785192 Ontario Inc v Ontario H Limited […]
WeirFoulds lawyers Peter Jacobsen and W. A. Derry Millar recognized in 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who practice in a variety of areas in Canada and […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2024
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Lexology Index: Canada, previously known as Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has […]
WeirFoulds partner Kayla Theeuwen recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Kayla Theeuwen, Chair of the Caribbean & Offshore Practice Group and Partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, has been named a 2024 Lexpert […]
Remembering our late friend and colleague John D. McKellar
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Partner Emeritus, friend and colleague, John D. McKellar, CM, KC. John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, […]
WeirFoulds lawyers published in Your Guide to Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2024 Edition
Partner Lucy Main, Co-Chair of WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, and Articling Student Yatin Sidhu were recently published in the Fall 2024 edition of Your Guide to Charitable […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 by The Globe and Mail
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we have been recognized with distinction in The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 in the areas of Administrative & Public […]
WeirFoulds Represents Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. in Brokered Private Placement Offering of Golden Spike Resources Corp.
WeirFoulds congratulates Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. on successfully closing a brokered private placement offering of flow-through units of Golden Spike Resources Corp. on October 8, 2024. Golden Spike, issued 8,000,000 […]
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho recognized in 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring
Congratulations to Partner Philip Cho on being recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers whose practice focuses on Banking & Financial Institutions, […]