Navigating Unrest: Legal Insights for Commercial Landlords and Tenants Amid Protests
In recent months, commercial landlords and tenants have grappled with the challenge of maintaining a secure retail and office environment amid protests that have unsettled customers and perhaps negatively affected […]
Adjudication: Efficient, Informal, and Most of All, Fair
The Divisional Court recently provided guidance to parties and adjudicators with respect to how an adjudication under the Construction Act[1] should be conducted. Adjudications are generally subject to the procedures […]
WeirFoulds LLP announces Equity, Diversity & Inclusion legal and consultation services
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has formally launched a suite of legal and consulting services for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) matters and initiatives. These services can […]
Canada’s Privacy Protections Stand Strong in European Commission’s First Review Since 2001
Introduction For the first time in 23 years, the European Commission (Commission) has reviewed its adequacy decision relating to privacy in Canada and concluded that Canada continues to provide adequate […]
Bare Trusts: Laying Bare Imminent T3 Filing Requirements
Unless a specific exemption applies, a 2023 T3 Return is required to be filed for Canadian resident bare trusts on or before April 2, 2024, along with a completed T3 […]
Getting Back on Track: Mid-Project Mediation in the Construction Industry
Broadly, a construction project in conflict can proceed in two ways. One approach, which is all too common, is for parties to continue with the status quo, build their respective […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four associates as new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2024, four of our associates became partners. Chantal deSereville – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Chantal assists both private entities and […]
Three WeirFoulds partners recognized by Lexpert/ALM in 2024 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2024 edition of the Lexpert/American Lawyers Guide to the Leading 500 […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Employers in 2024
As we step into the new year, now is an opportune time for Canadian employers to reflect on the past year and develop resolutions to improve workplace practices, reduce potential […]
WeirFoulds Construction team’s popular “Tools for Success: Season 6” webinar series featured in Daily Commercial News
The sixth season of Tools for Success, a popular series of seminars hosted by partners Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie of the WeirFoulds Construction Law Practice Group throughout the spring […]
WeirFoulds Ranked First in Novae Res Urbis 2023 Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 25th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley comments on proposed changes to Ontario Construction Act
Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Practice Group, was quoted in an article written by Mark Buckshon for Ontario Construction News on December 4th, 2023. The article summarizes a “Construction […]
WeirFoulds is proud to support United Way Greater Toronto through 2023 fundraising campaign
Last month, WeirFoulds brought the 2023 edition of its annual fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto to a close. The firm’s United Way Committee organized and executed a variety […]
Reasons: Where It Begins and Ends
When regulatory decisions are challenged in court, the starting point is the decision-maker’s reasons. Recent case law from the Supreme Court of Canada reminds us just how important reasons are […]
Postponement of Long-Awaited Mango Markets Criminal Trial on the Heels of SBF Guilty Verdict: What’s to Come?
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the “US DA”) was set to proceed to trial against Avraham Eisenberg on December 4, 2023[1] in relation to […]