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Many Canadian companies with global operations are unacquainted with the risks of domestic tort litigation as a result of their business activities in foreign countries. While there…

Nov 29, 2013

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2013

In the third quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC“) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA“) both provided updates to the market the OSC on possible…

Nov 4, 2013

Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms…

Oct 30, 2013

Real Estate Licensing considerations for EMDs

In the recent editions of Exempt Market Update, in the articles Engagement Letter Best Practices Part One and Part Two, we focused on two topical features of…

Oct 1, 2013

Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Issues

There are a myriad of statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and documents which govern the day-today activities of individuals, businesses, institutions, and other organizations operating throughout Canada and…

Sep 30, 2013

WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan

We are pleased to announce that Abdul-Basit Khan (“ABK”) has joined the Firm in a leading role in the firm’s employment and labour practice. ABK has been…

Sep 26, 2013

Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lori M. Duffy, has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Lexpert Zenith Awards, honouring Women Leaders in the Legal…

Sep 23, 2013

WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint

WeirFoulds LLP is expanding its presence in the Greater Toronto Area as it joins forces with a firm in Oakville, Ontario. Click here for the complete article.

Sep 20, 2013

WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates

The lawyers and staff of Townsend and Associates will join WeirFoulds effective September 30, 2013. Both firms are among the top planning and development firms in the…

Sep 3, 2013

Five WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada

Five WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked by Lexpert® as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada in the Fall 2013 Special Edition of the Globe and Mail’s Report…

Aug 15, 2013

Securities Law Quarterly – Q2 2013

In the second quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) reviewed compliance with Forward-Looking Information (“FLI”) disclosure requirements and identified areas needing improvement. The OSC…

Jun 24, 2013

Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013

Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

Jun 17, 2013

Prevent Estate Battles

No matter how well someone crafts her estate plan, ex-spouses, disgruntled business partners, estranged children and misguided family members can still challenge her wishes. Estate professionals must…

May 21, 2013

2013 Ontario Budget: Capital Markets Essentials

Premier Kathleen Wynn’s Ontario budget was tabled on May 2, 2013. It contains proposed new powers for the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) to “update and strengthen” securities…

May 3, 2013

2013 Federal Budget – Essentials for the Mining Industry

The federal budget, released on March 21, 2013, contains tax measures specifically affecting the mining industry. Download the PDF to read the full update.

Apr 4, 2013

WeirFoulds Ranked Second in Top Ten Ontario Regional Firm Survey

We are thrilled to announce that WeirFoulds has been voted #2 in this year’s Canadian Lawyer Survey for the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms! Canadian Lawyer surveyed…

Feb 15, 2013

Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders

WeirFoulds’ Rajeev Dewan has been retained as Cancana’s Canadian capital markets legal advisor. Click here for the complete article.

Feb 1, 2013

Summit Industrial Income REIT Issues $30M of Units and Enters into $32M Bank Financing

On September 27, 2012, Summit Industrial Income REIT completed the issuance approximately $30 million of units in a private placement together with a debt financing of up…

Jan 30, 2013

Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012

A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the fourth…

Dec 3, 2012

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

For companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“), the New Year will bring new rules for director elections. The TSX will be strengthening corporate governance standards…

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number…

Nov 12, 2012

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies.…

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the…

Oct 12, 2012

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012

A newsletter providing concise updates on securities law developments. In this inaugural issue, we cover legal developments in three key issue areas: Offerings, Corporate Governance, and Continuous…

Sep 4, 2012

How the New Anti-Spam Act Will Affect Your Business

As business professionals operating in Canada, you and your business will soon be subject to Canada’s new “Anti-Spam Act“, expected to come into force later this year…

Jun 27, 2012

Largo announces the election of David Brace, Wayne Egan and Dr. Allen Alper to its Board of Directors

WeirFoulds partner Wayne Egan was elected as a board member for Largo Resources Ltd. at the Company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 26th, 2012.

Mar 30, 2012

Clute, other former GM dealer win court battle

WeirFoulds is mentioned in this article with regards to the class action suit against General Motors and another Toronto law firm. Click here for the complete article.

Mar 5, 2012

Client Newsletter – Spring 2012

Please click the link to the left to access a PDF of the client newsletter. Welcome to the Spring 2012 edition of our Client Update Newsletter. Here,…

Engineering & Infrastucture

WeirFoulds partner Brad McLellan was interviewed as part of the panel of experts. See attached article for full details.

Feb 1, 2012

Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions

How would you resolve these case situations?

Nov 18, 2011

Canadian Competition Authorities send message to Vendors and Purchasers: You’re in this together

Vendors selling their business need to consider the potentially anti-competitive effects of proposed transactions, according to recent proceedings at the Competition Tribunal of Canada. If the Competition…

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WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan

Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy

WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint

WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates

WeirFoulds Ranked Second in Top Ten Ontario Regional Firm Survey

Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

Largo announces the election of David Brace, Wayne Egan and Dr. Allen Alper to its Board of Directors

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Risks of International Tort Litigation at Home

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2013

Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela

Real Estate Licensing considerations for EMDs

Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Issues

WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan

Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy

WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint

WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates

Five WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada

Securities Law Quarterly – Q2 2013

Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013

Prevent Estate Battles

2013 Ontario Budget: Capital Markets Essentials

2013 Federal Budget – Essentials for the Mining Industry

WeirFoulds Ranked Second in Top Ten Ontario Regional Firm Survey

Cancana Announces Strategic Plan to Spin Off of Its Gold and Diamond Assets and Sets Date for the Annual Meeting of Its Shareholders

Summit Industrial Income REIT Issues $30M of Units and Enters into $32M Bank Financing

Securities Law Quarterly – Q4 2012

TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation: What to Expect

Advance Notice By-laws and Policies

Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated

Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2012

How the New Anti-Spam Act Will Affect Your Business

Part Two – Introduction to Fee-Tails. What are they?

Largo announces the election of David Brace, Wayne Egan and Dr. Allen Alper to its Board of Directors

Clute, other former GM dealer win court battle

Client Newsletter – Spring 2012

Mutually Beneficial

Part One – Engagement Letter Best Practices

Engineering & Infrastucture

Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions

Canadian Competition Authorities send message to Vendors and Purchasers: You’re in this together

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