New Year, New Estate Laws
January 1, 2022, marked the introduction of new estate laws in Ontario. The changes affect one of the biggest pieces of legislation governing wills and estates in Ontario: The Succession […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Carleigh Bassett has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Private Equity Practice Group, effective March 28, 2022. As the newest addition to […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child?
It has been two years since the pandemic began. It has been a stressful period for everyone, and estate planning is one issue that has been brought to the forefront […]
Federal Advisory Committee Offers Insight into Disconnect from Work Policies for Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the line between work and home life for many employees. Disconnecting from work has in turn become significantly more difficult. In response, some governments, in […]
New Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure: The CSA Releases Staff Notice 81-334
As interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to grow at a rapid pace in Canada, so do concerns about the increased potential for “greenwashing”, whereby an investment […]
WeirFoulds Managing Partner Wayne Egan speaks on the legal trends to look forward to in 2022 with the Law Times
Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds recently weighed in on his views of the legal trends lawyers should expect in 2022 with the Law Times. In an article published on […]
Transportation Notes: Ontario Court Awards $107 Million against Iran for Ukraine International Airlines Crash
The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario has awarded $107 million CAD to family members of six passengers who died on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS 752 after the aircraft […]