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 Association (CCA) released […]
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 Equity practice group. […]
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 a dispute keep […]
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 updated subcontract contains […]
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 in WeirFoulds’ Commercial […]
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 returned to Toronto […]
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 Silver ranking in […]
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 monitoring policy for […]
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 Canada and abroad. […]
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, amends the Employment […]
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 an associate in […]
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 selected based upon […]
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, Freed Grand Park […]
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 article, Claire discusses […]
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 February 12, 2022 […]