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John D. McKellar is the 21st recipient of the prestigious Edmund C. Bovey Award for lifetime achievement in arts leadership.

Jun 27, 2011

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

New assessment framework has resolved appeals at 245 facilities.

Jun 1, 2011

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

S.O. 2010, c. 24

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Professional disciplinary proceeding Adequacy of notice of charges Adequacy of reasons Jurisdiction to order costs

May 17, 2011

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

May 6, 2011

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.

May 4, 2011

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

Women in Law (YWL) is committed to providing support, mentoring and networking for young women practitioners to ensure they stay in the practice, which can be very…

May 1, 2011

Global Reach, Regional Focus

WeirFoulds LLP has been ranked #5 in the Top 10 Regional Law Firms in Ontario as listed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.

Case Law Update: Gentra Canada Investments Inc v Lipson

Solicitor’s Negligence Costs Contractual Interpretation

Apr 20, 2011

Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act

Labour Law Essential Services Toronto Transit Commission

Case Law Update: Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center

Trial Fairness Adequacy of Reasons for Decision

Case Law Update: Masters Association of Ontario v Ontario

Judicial Independence Compensation of the Judiciary

Apr 1, 2011

“Unbundle” Me! Amendments Proposed by LSUC to the Rules of Professional Conduct

Certain changes have been proposed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to the Rules of Professional Conduct to address the issue of limited scope retainers.

Mar 1, 2011

Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief

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Women at the Top

Women remain underrepresented as managing partners of law firms, but there are signs that the profession is incorporating traditionally “female” attributes into leadership models.

Feb 16, 2011

Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010

The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 will have a significant impact on broader public sector organizations.

Case Law Update: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc v Ontario

Generic Drugs Regulatory Provisions Ultra Vires

Case Law Update: R v Caron

Constitutional Law Interim Costs Awards Inherent Jurisdiction of the Courts Inferior Courts

Feb 14, 2011

The Bar’s Turn

Once the lawyers are gone, there will be no impediment to villainry: there will be no one to assert rights.

Feb 3, 2011

LSUC and CABL honour black lawyers’ legacy, future

The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers encourage colleagues from all cultural backgrounds to attend Black History Month event on February…

Feb 2, 2011

Guard changing underway

A generational leadership shift is underway in the legal profession.

Jan 27, 2011

City lawyers confident in urban boundary row

The city has about a 70 per cent chance of beating the 20 appellants challenging city council’s urban boundary decision.

Jan 18, 2011

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v. Telezone

Administrative Law Judicial Review and Statutory Appeal Tort Law Practice and Procedure

Nov 29, 2010

Harnessing the benefits of diversity

“Lawyers from minority groups can leverage their backgrounds to their advantage”, says Frank Walwyn, a partner at WeirFoulds and President of the Canadian Associatino of Black Lawyers.

Nov 20, 2010

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Canadian Owners and Pilots Association

Constitutional Law Division of Powers Aerodromes

New alliance aims to assist with public-sector procurement

WeirFoulds LLP, Deloitte and Touche, and Purchasing Consultants International have created an alliance to help provide comprehensive solutions for the design and implementation of cost-efficient public-sector purchasing.

Nov 8, 2010

LSUC switches to online ballot

The LSUC has largely ditched its old paper booklets and will e-mail election materials to lawyers who will then vote for their choices using an online ballot.

Oct 20, 2010

Case Law Update: Shaw v. Phipps

[2010] O.J. No. 4283 (Div. Ct.), Released 6 October 2010Administrative Law Standard of Review of Decisions of the HRTO Human Rights Prima Facie Discrimination on the Basis of Race

Case Law Update: Groen v. Harris

2010 ONCA 621, Released 29 September 2010Civil Trial Jury Trial Mistrial Deference to Trial Judge

Oct 4, 2010

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

Canadian Association of Black Lawyers honours black partners at Bay Street firms.

Oct 1, 2010

Case Management: Cumbersome, Costly or Crucial

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Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

Global Reach, Regional Focus

Case Law Update: Gentra Canada Investments Inc v Lipson

Case Law Update: Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center

Case Law Update: Masters Association of Ontario v Ontario

“Unbundle” Me! Amendments Proposed by LSUC to the Rules of Professional Conduct

Women at the Top

Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010

Case Law Update: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc v Ontario

Case Law Update: R v Caron

The Bar’s Turn

LSUC and CABL honour black lawyers’ legacy, future

Guard changing underway

City lawyers confident in urban boundary row

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v. Telezone

Harnessing the benefits of diversity

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Canadian Owners and Pilots Association

New alliance aims to assist with public-sector procurement

LSUC switches to online ballot

Case Law Update: Shaw v. Phipps

Case Law Update: Groen v. Harris

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

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Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight

Golf courses lining up for tax refunds

Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010

Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Re-elected as Bencher

Global Reach, Regional Focus

Case Law Update: Gentra Canada Investments Inc v Lipson

Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act

Case Law Update: Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center

Case Law Update: Masters Association of Ontario v Ontario

“Unbundle” Me! Amendments Proposed by LSUC to the Rules of Professional Conduct

Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief

Women at the Top

Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010

Case Law Update: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc v Ontario

Case Law Update: R v Caron

The Bar’s Turn

LSUC and CABL honour black lawyers’ legacy, future

Guard changing underway

City lawyers confident in urban boundary row

Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v. Telezone

WeirFoulds Partners Named to Lexpert’s 2010 Guide to Leading US/Canada Cross-border Litigation Lawyers in Canada

Harnessing the benefits of diversity

WeirFoulds Partner Michael Statham selected as a 2010 Lexpert Rising Star

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Canadian Owners and Pilots Association

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Receives South Asian Bar Association Award

New alliance aims to assist with public-sector procurement

LSUC switches to online ballot

Case Law Update: Shaw v. Phipps

Case Law Update: Groen v. Harris

Black lawyer on Bay St. no longer an oxymoron

Case Management: Cumbersome, Costly or Crucial

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