De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited: Judicial Guidance on Summary Judgment under Simplified Procedure, the Continued Importance of Waksdale and the Employer’s Evidentiary Burden to Prove a Failure to Mitigate
No two wrongful dismissal cases are exactly alike, but there are often similarities between them, including commencing the action under Ontario’s Simplified Procedure, a process available for lawsuits in which […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley named President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, has been elected President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL). Glenn assumed […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Beyond the Veil: A Reminder from the Court of Appeal that Corporate Separateness is the Rule
Corporations are separate legal persons, capable of suing and being sued, much like natural persons. Unlike natural persons, however, corporations cannot direct their own actions. Instead, their decisions and actions […]
The Buildings Show 2024
Partners Glenn Ackerley and Jeff Scorgie will attend The Buildings Show 2024 as speakers on Wednesday, December 4 – Friday, December 6, 2024. For over 35 years, The Buildings Show […]
WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa recognized in 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences
Congratulations to Partner James Kosa on being recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who advise leading tech companies and health […]
Significant Changes to Planning: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (“Bill 185”), received Royal Assent. Bill 185 is another piece of […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: A Framework for Arbitrators to Determine Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is one of the first issues that is raised in an arbitration. It is complicated by the fact that it can be raised in the course of the arbitration […]
Capital Gain Inclusion Rate Draft Legislation Released
To the chagrin of many tax professionals, today’s release of draft legislation implementing the increase of the capital gains inclusion rate announced in Budget 2024 did not defer the effective […]
Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Megan Mossip to the Corporate & Commercial Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Megan Mossip as a Partner to the firm’s Corporate & Commercial Practice Group. Megan’s practice is focused on complex business transactions. She regularly advises both […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Narmada Gunawardana and Hayden Trbizan to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Narmada Gunawardana – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Narmada Gunawardana is an Associate in […]
The First Home Savings Account – A Key to Savings for First-Time Home Buyers
With the increase in housing prices, the announcement of the First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) in 2023 was welcome news for many Canadians. Not only does this type of account […]
Ontario’s Bill 194 Proposes New Requirements Regarding Cybersecurity and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 194, also known as the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024. Bill 194 develops […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Settlement Privilege and the Limits of ‘With Prejudice’ Communications in Ontario
During a litigious dispute, parties often have strategic reasons to send communications on a ‘with prejudice’ basis – i.e. with the intention of later relying on those communications in court. […]
Expropriations and the Proposed Increased Capital Gains Inclusion Rate
Federal Budget 2024 announced an increase of the capital gains inclusion rate from one-half (1/2) to two-thirds (2/3) on capital gains realized on or after June 25, 2024. The first […]