Stay Home and Stay Safe: Ontario Announces Paid Sick Leave to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has placed the Ontario government in the unenviable position of having to balance the need to protect workers with the need to preserve and protect Ontario […]
WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as one of the top 10 Ontario regional law firms in Canadian Lawyer’s […]
The Lawyer’s Daily cites WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong and Associate Max Skrow in an article on the increased inspections of workplaces in Ontario amid rise of COVID-19 cases
On April 16, 2021, John Schofield of The Lawyer’s Daily reported on the government of Ontario’s increased inspections of construction sites and workplaces provincewide as new COVID-19 cases reach unprecedented […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
Toronto and Peel to Name and Shut down Workplaces with COVID-19 Breakouts; Other Regions may Follows may Follow
As Ontario continues to experience its third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that this wave is quite unlike the previous two. While Ontario continues to accelerate […]
Ontario’s Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order: What It Means for Retail Today
The Ontario government recently announced the province-wide Stay-at-Home order (“Order”) that has taken effect pursuant to section 7.0.1(1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (“EMCPA”). Starting April 8, […]
Employers, Are you Ready? Ontario Continues to Ramp up Workplace Inspection Efforts
In January 2021, the Ontario government announced that it was ramping up workplace health and safety inspections in an effort to combat COVID-19.[1] With COVID-19 cases again on the rise, […]
Transportation Notes: Pair of Passenger Class Actions Certified Against WestJet
The British Columbia Supreme Court has certified two class actions against WestJet. In one, the central allegation is that WestJet charged baggage fees despite stating in its tariff (at least […]
Modernizing the Ontario Business Corporations Act
On December 8, 2020, the Ontario legislature enacted the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 (the “Act”),[1] which provides key amendments to both the Ontario Business Corporations Act […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Dara W. Azari – Securities Law Dara is an associate in WeirFoulds’ Securities Practice […]
Reasonable, or Unreasonable? That is the Question – Using Discretion in Construction Projects Should be Reasonable
On February 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District[1] (“Wastech”). This decision will impact all […]
James Kosa recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been listed in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology. […]
WeirFoulds represents Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., maker of Sapsucker, in closing of equity investment with District Ventures Capital
On February 10, 2021, District Ventures Capital announced that it has made an undisclosed amount equity investment in Lower Valley Beverage Company Ltd., the maker of Sapsucker. WeirFoulds acted as […]
Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs
Requests for proposals (“RFPs”) are a popular procurement model for those looking to hire a construction contractor. RFPs will commonly stipulate the form of contract the owner intends to use. […]
An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws
Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing health and safety […]