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Mar 18, 2019

Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss risk and limitation periods in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine

In their recent article, “Risk and Limitation Periods: Is Time on Your Side?”, Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss one of the biggest legal risks faced by…

Mar 11, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics Inc. in completion of $5.75-million bought deal public offering

On February 27, 2019, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: ATE, OTCQB: ATBPF) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of 23,000,000 units of the…

CCRE Annual Energy Leaders Roundtable

WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of the Council for Clean & Reliable Energy‘s Annual Energy Leaders Roundtable, held on April 10 to 12, 2019. Partner Robert Warren…

Mar 4, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Alyssa Armstrong, Cecile Ko Brock and Daniel P. Tessaro have joined the firm as associates. Alyssa Armstrong Alyssa joins the Professional…

Canadian Shopping Centre Law Conference – ICSC

Partners Faren Bogach and Karsten Lee will participate in the 2019 Canadian Shopping Centre Law Conference on March 27 and 28. Faren Bogach will speak as part…

Feb 28, 2019

Transportation Notes: Class Action Regarding Flight Passes Denied Certification

The Québec Superior Court recently declined to certify a class action based on the application of certain sections of the Consumer Protection Act or its Alberta equivalent…

Feb 22, 2019

Webinar: Let’s Mind the Data – Understanding Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

WeirFoulds, the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) and a cross section of industry professionals discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, including the potential ethical implications in the…

Feb 20, 2019

Breakfast Seminar at Arbitration Place: In Conversation with Secretary General Sue-Hyun Lim, KCAB International

Partner Susan Han has been invited to speak as part of a panel discussion at the March 14th Breakfast Seminar at Arbitration Place: In Conversation with Secretary General…

Glenn Ackerley speaks with Daily Commercial News about recent victory for Ontario subcontractors

Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Law Practice Group, spoke with Daily Commercial News about the recent judgment in the Ontario Court of Appeal, which ruled that…

Feb 4, 2019

Choose Your Words Wisely: Uber’s Arbitration Clause For Employees Rejected by Ontario’s Court of Appeal

On January 2, 2019, Nordheimer J.A., writing for a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. The…

Feb 1, 2019

Protecting Your Business: Legal & Financial Strategies

Do you struggle with managing your finances? Do you want to minimize your companies liability? How about preparing for your yearly taxes? Rochelle Perera will be part…

Jan 29, 2019

Condominiums & Construction Liens

Registering construction liens against condominiums presents some unique challenges. This article will outline some of those challenges and present some check-lists that can be used to ensure…

Jan 25, 2019

2019 Construction Adjudication Symposium – RICS & CIArb

Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Practice Group, and Partner Sandra Astolfo have been invited to participate in the 2019 Construction Adjudication Symposium. The event is co-hosted by…

Jan 18, 2019

Let’s Mind the Data: What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

WeirFoulds and the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) invite you to participate in a discussion with a cross section of industry professionals who know everything there is…

Jan 14, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that F. Philip Carpenter, Caroline Garrod, and Brian Kuchar have joined the firm as associates in two different practice groups. Below is…

Jan 7, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Arezes, Conor Dooley and Sylvain Rouleau have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2019. Our three newest additions to…

Jan 1, 2019

Transportation Notes: Federal Government Proposes Air Passenger Protection Regulations

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking public review and comment on proposed Air Passenger Protection Regulations. The proposed regulations will establish a carrier’s minimum obligations toward…

Dec 21, 2018

WeirFoulds represents Harte Gold in Comprehensive US$70 Million Debt Financing Package

On June 1, 2018, Harte Gold Corp. (“Harte Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX: HRT / OTC: HRTFF / Frankfurt: H4O) announced it has closed the US$70 million…

Dec 18, 2018

WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation

On November 28, 2018, Benefit Partners Inc. (“Benefit Partners” or “BPI”) announced the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation (TSX-V: PEO). WeirFoulds represented Benefit Partners Inc.…

Dec 13, 2018

WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in…

Dec 10, 2018

The Perils of Prediction: Lessons for Regulators in the Age of Big Data

You’ve likely read one too many articles that start by telling you that big data is watching you and predicting what you will do or buy next.…

Dec 6, 2018

Reminder to Ontario Corporations: Deadline to have your Real Property Register is December 10, 2018

In December 2016, new record keeping obligations were imposed by way of amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA“); the Ontario Corporations Act (the “CA“); and the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations…

Nov 20, 2018

Keys, Please: The Econolodge Park-and-Fly Conundrum

On October 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in 3091 5177 Québec inc. (Éconolodge Aéroport) v. Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, 2018 SCC…

Nov 13, 2018

WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners and…

Nov 8, 2018

The Laws They Are A’Changing (Again) – Backtrack on Bill 148: Proposed Reversals of Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, entitled Making Ontario Open for Business Act, which would repeal various sections of the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act,…

Nov 5, 2018

James Kosa speaks artificial intelligence with Law Times

Partner James Kosa spoke with Law Times in October 2018 about artificial intelligence and its use by government. Click here to read his full comment.

Glenn Ackerley discusses the major cultural shift with the implementation of Ontario’s new Construction Act

WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice Group, Glenn Ackerley discusses the major cultural shift with the implementation of Ontario’s new Construction Act in the May…

Saving Face: Minority Shareholder Estée Lauder Granted Interim Relief in Oppression Application Against Deciem Beauty Group

Toronto-based cosmetics company Deciem Beauty Group Inc. (“Deciem”) has been in the headlines following two recent decisions of the Commercial List,[1] in which the Ontario Superior Court…

Nov 1, 2018

WeirFoulds welcomes back Susan Rosales as Senior Land Use Planner

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back Susan Rosales as a Senior Land Use Planner. Susan has more than 25 years of professional planning, management and consulting experience.…

WeirFoulds’ Glenn Ackerley speaks liability claims limitations with Daily Commercial News

WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group Chair, Glenn Ackerley, spoke with Daily Commercial News last week about the Limitations Act, 2002, which was passed on Jan. 1, 2004, and…

WeirFoulds welcomes Senior Securities Partner David Knight

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that David Knight has joined the firm as a senior partner in the Securities Practice Group. David is widely recognized for his…

Oct 29, 2018

All that Glisters is Not Tolled, but is the Story Fully Told?

On October 10th, 2018 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision dismissing the appeal in the case of National Money Mart Company v 24 Gold Group…

Oct 23, 2018

A Relief for Lenders: Duty of Good Faith Performance of Contractual Obligations does not Require Lenders to Advance Additional Funds to Borrowers

Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Bhasin v Hrynew1 confirmed the existence of a general duty to perform contracts in good faith, the Canadian legal and business communities…

A Matter of “Interest“

In a decision that raised concerns for lenders earlier this year, the Superior Court of Justice held, in Solar Power Network Inc. v. ClearFlow Energy Finance Corp.1, that…

The Enforceability of Guarantees given by Officers and Directors of Corporate Borrowers and Sophisticated Individuals

As a mechanism for safeguarding the enforceability of a guarantee, it is common practice for commercial lenders to require that personal guarantors obtain independent legal advice with…

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