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Mar 30, 2022

Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?

In December 2020 the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released an updated version of the widely used CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract. In December 2021, the Canadian Construction…

Mar 28, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Delara Emami and Jeremy Power

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Delara Emami – Private Equity Delara is an associate in our Private…

Mar 17, 2022

Limitation Periods on Arbitration: If not Clarity, then Context

Arbitration can be a great alternative to litigation. It allows disputes to be resolved sooner, it can be less costly, and it may help the parties to…

Mar 10, 2022

Here’s the Drill: The New CCA 1 – 2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract

In December 2021 the Canadian Construction Association released an updated version of its widely used standard form stipulated price subcontract, the CCA 1-2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract. The…

Mar 3, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eisenberg participates in the Queen’s Law Shadow Program

The Queen’s Law Shadow Program matches first-year law students with employers to learn first-hand how to navigate law school and the job search process. Robert Eisenberg, Partner…

Reflection on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part IV

Click here to read Part I, Part II and Part III. I ended the last chapter where I had just finished my two years in the Department of Justice in Ottawa. We…

Mar 2, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Lorraine M. Fleck recognized in the 2022 edition of the WTR 1000

WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Lorraine M. Fleck, Partner in our Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has earned a Bronze ranking in Enforcement and a…

Mar 1, 2022

Ontario Will Require Certain Employers to Implement Electronic Monitoring Policies

On February 24, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced that it will introduce new legislation requiring employers with 25 or more workers to implement a written electronic…

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those in the surrounding regions, and everyone affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including colleagues and clients in…

Guidance for Ontario Employers on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-Compete Agreements

On December 2, 2021, the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (the “Act”) received royal assent. As we discussed in an earlier update, the Act, among other things,…

Feb 28, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kelsey L. Ivory and Vipal Jain

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kelsey L. Ivory – Regulated Professions and Industries Kelsey L. Ivory is…

Feb 25, 2022

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…

Feb 17, 2022

WeirFoulds represents Freed Grand Park Development Inc. in sale of $129M Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood

On February 15, 2022, Minto Communities GTA announced that it acquired a Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood for a total of $129M. WeirFoulds represented the vendor,…

WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine

On February 16, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by Claire McNevin, Associate in WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In her…

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2022 Arnup Cup competition

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The competition took place on…

“We Have a Deal”: How Words and Actions Can Seal Your Fate in Commercial Transactions

The enforceability of commercial contracts does not exclusively depend on what has been reduced to a formal written document. In the recent decision of Ruparell v. J.H. Cochrane…

Feb 16, 2022

Federal Advisory Committee Offers Insight into Disconnect from Work Policies for Employees

The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the line between work and home life for many employees. Disconnecting from work has in turn become significantly more difficult. In response,…

Feb 9, 2022

New Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure: The CSA Releases Staff Notice 81-334

As interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to grow at a rapid pace in Canada, so do concerns about the increased potential for “greenwashing”,…

Feb 8, 2022

WeirFoulds Managing Partner Wayne Egan speaks on the legal trends to look forward to in 2022 with the Law Times

Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds recently weighed in on his views of the legal trends lawyers should expect in 2022 with the Law Times. In an…

Feb 3, 2022

When It Comes to Insurance Clauses, Don’t Automatically Assume Assumption of Risk

Commercial contracts frequently include both indemnity and insurance clauses. An indemnity clause is a provision by which one party (the indemnifier) agrees to compensate another party for…

Employer Alert: Inquest into the 2009 Metron Scaffolding Tragedy Begins

An inquest into a scaffolding collapse that resulted in the death of four construction workers is underway. The inquest into the tragedy is aimed at improving worker…

Feb 1, 2022

WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review

As we settle into 2022, our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee is reflecting on its accomplishments in 2021 and setting goals for the upcoming year. Part…

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee

WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Philip Cho’s nomination to the 2022 Registrar’s Committee was approved by Chief Justice Morawetz. The Registrar’s Committee is a sub-committee of…

Jan 31, 2022

Ontario Environment Industry Association releases climate resilient infrastructure report with the leadership of WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko

On January 28, 2022, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (“ONEIA”) released a report titled, Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient Economy, Resilient Future: Exploring Ontario’s climate vulnerability and the case…

Jan 24, 2022

WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes

On November 20, 2021, long-awaited amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) came into force. The amendments are a welcome change to WEPP and will close…

WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Lorraine M. Fleck to its Technology and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine M. Fleck has joined the partnership effective January 10, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Lorraine brings…

Jan 21, 2022

COVID-19 and Business Interruption Claims: No Coverage Absent Direct Physical Damage

In two companion actions,[i] the Quebec Court of Appeal recently validated the Honourable Justice Davis’ findings that business interruption losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are not covered…

Jan 17, 2022

Further Changes to COVID-19 Rent Support Measures

Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change as new Regulations are made. As Canada enters yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

Jan 13, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Krista Chaytor provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the role of tolling agreements in construction project disputes

On January 13, 2022, Daily Commercial News published “Legal Notes: Tolling agreements maintain project progress despite ongoing disputes” by John Bleasby. Disputes are almost inevitable in large…

Jan 11, 2022

WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $4.4M private placement

On December 22, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSXV: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $4,437,902.61 from the sale of flow-through shares…

Jan 6, 2022

Cineworld v Cineplex: What does it mean to operate movie theatres in the ordinary course during a pandemic?

On December 14, 2021, the Honourable Justice Barbara Conway of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Commercial List rendered her decision in Cineplex v Cineworld, 2021 ONSC…

Jan 4, 2022

That’s an Order! Ministry of Labour reminds Employers that Compliance with Orders to Pay (and other Statutory Obligations) are not Optional

A Toronto-based newspaper and advertising company – and its director – were recently fined $90,000 and $10,000 respectively for failing to pay employees the wages they were…

WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…

Dec 30, 2021

Daily Commercial News cites WeirFoulds Partners Faren Bogach and Krista Chaytor in Legal Notes article on future claims related to COVID-19 distortions

On December 23, 2021, John Bleasby reported on a global review of the construction industry conducted by dispute resolution consultants HKA that suggests a surge of COVID…

WeirFoulds Ranked First Place in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2021

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 23rd annual ranking of the top-10 planning and development law firms…

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