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Jun 7, 2018

Update to Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories

On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other…

Jun 5, 2018

Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing

Originally published by WeirFoulds LLP, November 2017. Reprinted in Institute of Municipal Assessors, Spring 2018. Introduction: Bill 174 In order to meet the federal government’s July 1,…

Sandra Astolfo Inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow

Sandra Astolfo has been inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow. We congratulate Sandra on receiving this well-deserved professional recognition. The formal…

Jun 4, 2018

The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario

While many employers eagerly await the outcome of the Ontario general provincial election on Thursday June 7, 2018 and its potential ramifications for their businesses, employers in…

May 30, 2018

An end to the enforcement saga? Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation and the Preservation of the Corporate Veil

In its recent decision in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation, 2018 ONCA 472, the Court of Appeal clarifies the interpretation of the Execution Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. E.24, and reiterates…

May 25, 2018

Video Game Law 2.0: Essential and Emerging Issues

WeirFoulds Associate Lisa Danay is a Program Chair of the Video Game Law 2.0: Essential and Emerging Issues conference presented by the OBA Entertainment, Media and Communications…

May 24, 2018

No Family Resemblance Here: Tiffin Overturned on Appeal

Securities regulators must be breathing a sigh of relief. An earlier decision in Ontario Securities Commission v Tiffin1 was the cause of no small amount of consternation…

May 22, 2018

The Mareva Injunction: A “vital arrow” for fraud victims, according to Ontario’s Divisional Court

In a recent decision, Ontario’s Divisional Court reviewed the requirements for succeeding in obtaining a Mareva injunction, and, more importantly, reaffirmed the importance of such an injunction in fraud…

May 17, 2018

AML Update: Looking Ahead in 2018: Investment Funds Bulletin

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) provides for there to be a review by Parliament of the administration and operation of the Act every…

May 14, 2018

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry…

May 11, 2018

WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities

On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will…

May 9, 2018

WeirFoulds Estate Alert Live – Webcast – Contentious Multi-jurisdictional Estates: Dealing with Assets in the Caribbean & International Financial Centres

Please join Nadia Chiesa, Co-Chair, Caribbean Practice Group and Kayla Theeuwen, Associate, Caribbean Practice Group, for WeirFoulds’ first ever Estate Alert Live webcast. Estate Alert Live will…

May 4, 2018

British Overseas Territories Faced with Push for Transparency by UK Government

On 1 May 2018, the UK Government accepted an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which now heads back to the House of Lords. The amendment…

May 3, 2018

Out of Scope – The Court of Appeal Finds that the Duty to Supply Product Fit for Human Consumption Does Not Extend to Franchisees’ Pure Economic Loss

On April 30, 2018, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v Maple Leaf Foods Inc., 2018 ONCA 407, reversing a decision…

Apr 24, 2018

A Caution about Cautions, SCERPs and Remedial Programs – The Impact of Publication

“…Health regulatory colleges should consider the effect of public disclosure of ICRC1 screening outcomes on their own decision-making. Traditionally, screening outcomes have been viewed as educational. In upholding…

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover Proud Queen’s Law alumni, WeirFoulds Litigation and Construction Law Associate Sierra Bilyk, chronicles a “day in the life” on Instagram. Queen’s law aims to showcase…

Apr 23, 2018

The Latest in the Catalyst Capital Litigation Saga: Spoliation, Substantial Indemnity Costs and Abuse of Process

Two decisions have been recently issued in respect of the claims brought by the investment management firm Catalyst Capital Group Inc. following its unsuccessful efforts to acquire…

Apr 18, 2018

WeirFoulds Women holds clothing drive for Dress for Success Toronto and Dress Your Best Toronto

Associates Kayla Theeuwen and Megan Mah, members of the WeirFoulds Women group (WFW), recently spearheaded a firm-wide clothing drive to collect donations of professional attire to be…

Apr 17, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates Raj Anand for Receiving the 2018 OBA Award for Distinguished Service

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Anand, Senior Partner and Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, will be the recipient (along with Justice Michael…

WeirFoulds Boosts Its Information Technology and Intellectual Property Practices Welcoming James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong have joined the firm in the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group. Commenting on…

Apr 16, 2018

Cambridge Forum – Senior Estate and Trust Practitioner’s Forum

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will speak at the Cambridge Forum. Clare will speak on the topic, “Litigators Love Witness Examinations!”. Challenging, engaging, and stimulating, the invite-only forums…

The Advocates’ Society – Summer Trial Advocacy College

Marie-Andrée Vermette, WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, will Co-chair The Advocates’ Society program, Summer Trial Advocacy College. Master the art of…

The Advocates’ Society – Privilege: A Litigator’s Guide

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand will be a panel member for The Advocates’ Society program, Privilege: A Litigator’s Guide. One of your obligations as a litigator is to…

AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Jeff Cowan will speak at AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference. He will speak on the topic, “Recent Developments in Property Assessment and Municipal Taxation”. To learn…

WeirFoulds Women Spring Event – Speaking from Experience

The WeirFoulds Women invites you to join us for an interactive program that will give you the tools you need to communicate in an impactful manner. In…

Apr 11, 2018

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette has been…

Apr 10, 2018

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Sandra Astolfo Inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow

Video Game Law 2.0: Essential and Emerging Issues

WeirFoulds Estate Alert Live – Webcast – Contentious Multi-jurisdictional Estates: Dealing with Assets in the Caribbean & International Financial Centres

Out of Scope – The Court of Appeal Finds that the Duty to Supply Product Fit for Human Consumption Does Not Extend to Franchisees’ Pure Economic Loss

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover

The Latest in the Catalyst Capital Litigation Saga: Spoliation, Substantial Indemnity Costs and Abuse of Process

Cambridge Forum – Senior Estate and Trust Practitioner’s Forum

The Advocates’ Society – Summer Trial Advocacy College

The Advocates’ Society – Privilege: A Litigator’s Guide

AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference

WeirFoulds Women Spring Event – Speaking from Experience

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français

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Update to Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories

Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing

Sandra Astolfo Inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow

The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario

An end to the enforcement saga? Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation and the Preservation of the Corporate Veil

Video Game Law 2.0: Essential and Emerging Issues

No Family Resemblance Here: Tiffin Overturned on Appeal

The Mareva Injunction: A “vital arrow” for fraud victims, according to Ontario’s Divisional Court

AML Update: Looking Ahead in 2018: Investment Funds Bulletin

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities

WeirFoulds Estate Alert Live – Webcast – Contentious Multi-jurisdictional Estates: Dealing with Assets in the Caribbean & International Financial Centres

British Overseas Territories Faced with Push for Transparency by UK Government

Out of Scope – The Court of Appeal Finds that the Duty to Supply Product Fit for Human Consumption Does Not Extend to Franchisees’ Pure Economic Loss

A Caution about Cautions, SCERPs and Remedial Programs – The Impact of Publication

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover

The Latest in the Catalyst Capital Litigation Saga: Spoliation, Substantial Indemnity Costs and Abuse of Process

WeirFoulds Women holds clothing drive for Dress for Success Toronto and Dress Your Best Toronto

WeirFoulds Congratulates Raj Anand for Receiving the 2018 OBA Award for Distinguished Service

WeirFoulds Boosts Its Information Technology and Intellectual Property Practices Welcoming James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong

Cambridge Forum – Senior Estate and Trust Practitioner’s Forum

The Advocates’ Society – Summer Trial Advocacy College

The Advocates’ Society – Privilege: A Litigator’s Guide

AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference

WeirFoulds Women Spring Event – Speaking from Experience

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français

Rob Eberschlag, Corporate, Commercial and Securities Lawyer, Joins WeirFoulds

Ontario’s New Standard Form of Residential Lease: What Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know

Ryan Filson discusses the impending Marijuana Legislation and potential effects it will have on the stock market

Procuring Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships Report 2018 – The World Bank

WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario

The Independence of Expert Witnesses

Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards Global Guide: Canada Q&A, Thomson Reuters

Powers of Outgoing Municipal Councils in an Election Year – Reminder

Glenn Ackerley receives 2017 Canadian Construction Association Award of Recognition

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