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Nov 28, 2017

WeirFoulds is proud to support the 19th Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit

WeirFoulds is once again a platinum sponsor of the Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit and Gala.

Nov 21, 2017

Revisiting First Principles Applicable to Motions for Leave to Intervene in Class Proceedings

In Romeo v. Ford Motor Co.,[1] a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Justice E.M. Morgan considered the principles applicable to a motion to intervene in…

Nov 15, 2017

WeirFoulds represents Optiv Security in acquisition of Conexsys

On November 13, 2017 Optiv Security, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions announced that it is continuing to accelerate its growth strategy by acquiring Conexsys,…

Oct 30, 2017

WeirFoulds partners recognized as leading lawyers in 2017 Lexpert® Special Edition – Energy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Wayne Egan and Robert Warren are listed in the 2017 Lexpert® Special Edition – Energy.

Oct 19, 2017

Government Backtracks on Anti-Surplus Stripping Proposals, and Looks to Develop Alternative Proposals

Happily, on October 19, 2017, the Federal Government announced it is not proceeding with yet another measure in its July 18 proposals this time, the anti-surplus stripping…

Oct 18, 2017

Proposed Tax Measures to Limit Deferral Benefits of Acquiring Passive Investments in Private Corporations

On October 18, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to introduce measures to limit the deferral advantage associated with a private corporation using active business income to make…

Oct 16, 2017

Government Backtracks on Certain Income Tax Proposals Impacting Private Corporations and their Shareholders

On October 16, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to lower the small business tax rate from 10.5% to 10 per cent, effective January 1, 2018,…

Oct 10, 2017

Bill 160: Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

On September 27, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced for first reading Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017, one of the most far-reaching omnibus bills…

Court of Appeal Affirms Full Indemnity Costs Award

In Net Connect Installation Inc. v. Mobile Zone Inc., 2017 ONCA 766 , a decision released on September 29, 2017, the Court of Appeal articulates the standard of conduct…

Sep 29, 2017

Beware: Proposed Tax Changes May Require you to Act Now

In a prior Client Alert, we summarized tax proposals released on July 18th, 2017 that will, if enacted as proposed, significantly change the tax rules for private corporations…

Sep 22, 2017

WeirFoulds Partner Wayne Egan Listed in The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Wayne Egan has been listed in the 2017/18 edition of The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining.

Aug 22, 2017

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2018 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

Jul 21, 2017

Sweeping Tax Proposals to Impact Private Corporations, Their Shareholders (including Family Trusts) and Post-Mortem Tax Planning

On July 18, 2017, becoming or staying an employee (particularly a government employee) became more attractive.  That is the date the Trudeau government released the consultation paper…

Jul 17, 2017

WeirFoulds Represents Lonestar West in in a $43 Million acquisition by Clean Harbors

On July 17, 2017 Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) (NYSE: CLH) and Lonestar West Inc. (Lonestar) (TSX.V: LSI) reported the completion of their previously announced transaction whereby Clean Harbors has acquired Lonestar.

Jul 12, 2017

Marie-Andrée Vermette contributes an article on access to justice in French for Advocacy Matters

WeirFoulds litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette is a contributor to the July 2017 edition of Advocacy Matters, one of the newsletters produced by The Advocates’ Society.

Jun 13, 2017

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that Nikiforos Iatrou, Edmond Lamek and Ryan Morris are listed in the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.

Jun 8, 2017

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law Update: Private Right of Action Suspended

A private right of action under Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) was scheduled to become law on July 1, 2017 (see recent WeirFoulds Newsletter, Canada’s Anti-Spam Law has New Teeth…

Jun 1, 2017

Protecting Patients Act, 2017 passed by the Government

On May 30, 2017, Bill 87, Protecting Patients Act, 2017 (the Act), was passed by the government. The Act amends the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (the RHPA) and five other health-related…

Apr 24, 2017

Benchmark Canada Recognizes Seven WeirFoulds Lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that seven partners have been listed in the 5th edition of Benchmark Canada, the Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Benchmark…

Oct 27, 2016

Sexual Abuse Task Force Recommendations: Why All Professional Regulators Should Pay Attention

On September 9, 2016, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ministry) released the recommendations of the Minister’s Task Force (Task Force) on the Prevention of Sexual…

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Sep 30, 2016

National Cyber Security Awareness Month: 10 Tips For Businesses

October is national Cyber Security Awareness Month. Here are 10 cybersecurity tips for businesses.

Aug 19, 2016

The Implications of Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying from an Estates Law Perspective

On June 17, 2016, Bill C-141 came into force, creating a federal regulatory framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”) under the newly enacted subsection 241.2 of…

Aug 10, 2016

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45…

Jul 25, 2016

Case Commentary: Ontario Court of Appeal Delivers Stern Message to Employers Who Mistreat Employees with Disabilities

The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

Jun 22, 2016

26 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 26 of our lawyers are recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Nine of our colleagues are appearing in the Directory for the first time in this year’s edition.

Jun 9, 2016

Levelling the Playing Field: CCES Guidance for Creating Inclusive Environments in Sports

The treatment and legal protection of the transgender community has become an increasingly important topic globally. In North America, a recent North Carolina law requiring people to…

May 31, 2016

What’s New in the World of Asset Management Planning?

“Bankruptcy” is commonly used to describe a number of legal situations involving a tenant’s financial distress.

May 17, 2016

Case Commentary: Supreme Court Tightens Standard of Review for Contract Interpretation

Following upon the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Heritage Capital Corporation v. Equitable Trust, 2016 SCC 19, it will be significantly more difficult…

May 16, 2016

The Challenges and Benefits of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) for Municipalities

The growing interest in, and deployment of, distributed energy resources (“DER”) has been thought to be of interest, albeit for different reasons, primarily to consumers and to local electricity distribution utilities. However, DER has important implications for municipalities, both in their capacity as the owners of those distribution utilities and as a means to promote both conservation and the development of contaminated properties.

Apr 14, 2016

John McKellar to Receive the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Emeritus, John McKellar, is the 2016 winner of the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts, an award given as part of the Governor General’s Awards for the Performing Arts (GGPAA). John is in Montreal today where the announcements of all the winners will be made.

Apr 8, 2016

WeirFoulds Proud to Continue to Sponsor CSE Day Toronto – Spring Pitch 2016

WeirFoulds is proud of its continuing support of the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) Day initiative. The third CSE Day event, CSE Day Toronto – Spring Pitch 2016, on April 28, 2016 is focused on CSE-listed companies and investors.

Apr 6, 2016

WeirFoulds Proud to Sponsor TieQuest 2016 Competition for Entrepreneurs

WeirFoulds is proud to be a sponsor of TiEQuest, an annual business venture competition with a mission to connect entrepreneurs with the investment community. This year’s TiEQuest will be held on April 21, 2016, with over 200 entrepreneurs expected to participate from every major city in North America.

Feb 8, 2016

Client Update – February 2016

Following on our earlier client updates from May 1, 2013 there have been signs of movement on a tax on all off-street parking spaces on commercial properties…

Feb 4, 2016

WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.

Feb 3, 2016

WeirFoulds Proud to Continue Supporting the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada and BLSACares

WeirFoulds is proud to continue supporting the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) by sponsoring the 25th Annual National Conference and the association’s charitable branch, BLSACares.

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