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Oct 18, 2017

Proposed Tax Measures to Limit Deferral Benefits of Acquiring Passive Investments in Private Corporations

On October 18, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to introduce measures to limit the deferral advantage associated with a private corporation using active business income to make…

Oct 16, 2017

Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Proceed with Caution

In Hryniak v Mauldin, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a summary judgment motion is appropriate if: (i) it can achieve a fair and just adjudication; and (ii) it provides a process that allows the judge to make the necessary findings of fact, apply the law to those facts, and is a proportionate, more expeditious and less expensive means to achieve a just result than going to trial.

Government Backtracks on Certain Income Tax Proposals Impacting Private Corporations and their Shareholders

On October 16, 2017, the Federal Government announced its intention to lower the small business tax rate from 10.5% to 10 per cent, effective January 1, 2018,…

Oct 11, 2017

Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018 Canadian Chapter

WeirFoulds Competition Practice Group contributed the Canadian chapter to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018.

Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Third

On Monday, October 10, 2017 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs posted on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry a summary of proposed regulatory changes under the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of…

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Oct 10, 2017

Frank Walwyn supports mentorship for black law students and recent graduates

WeirFoulds partner Frank Walwyn was a guest at the first annual reception for black graduates of Queen’s Law.

Bill 160: Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

On September 27, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced for first reading Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017, one of the most far-reaching omnibus bills…

Oct 6, 2017

WeirFoulds real estate transaction featured in Lexpert Big Real Estate

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we are featured in the latest Lexpert Big Real Estate.

Sep 28, 2017

WeirFoulds Recognized in 2018 Chambers Canada Guide

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Sep 19, 2017

WeirFoulds supports hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean

WeirFoulds is deeply saddened by the recent devastation in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Sep 7, 2017

Lisa Borsook has advice for young lawyers in Precedent JD Magazine

WeirFoulds executive partner Lisa Borsook contributed a piece to the Advice section of the Fall 2017 issue of Precedent JD Magazine.

Sep 5, 2017

WeirFoulds recognized once again as the top Ontario regional firm in Canadian Lawyer’s survey

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as the number one Ontario regional law firm in Canadian Lawyer’s 2017 survey.

Aug 25, 2017

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Report On Business – Infrastructure Special Edition 2017

We are pleased to announce that five partners are listed in the 2017 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers.

Aug 22, 2017

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2018 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as Toronto “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley and Christopher Tzekas have each been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year – Toronto” in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

Jul 18, 2017

WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Empire Club of Canada Board of Directors

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner David Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Empire Club of Canada (ECC).

Jul 13, 2017

Personal Liability of Directors in Oppression Cases: The Supreme Court Clarifies the Applicable Criteria in Wilson v Alhareyeri

In Wilson v Alharayeri, 2017 SCC 39, released on July 13, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada affirms the decisions of the lower courts holding two directors…

Jul 12, 2017

Voulez-vous… Legal Services in French?

WeirFoulds litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette is a contributor to the July 2017 edition of Advocacy Matters, one of the newsletters produced by The Advocates’ Society.

Jul 10, 2017

“Wealth Planning for Personal Equity Plans (PEPs) and “High Risk” Clients: Risks and Challenges

Please click here to access the Summer 2017 ABA-SIL IPCC Newsletter.

Jun 26, 2017

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette elected as a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been elected a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO). The Board of Directors is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of the AJEFO.

Jun 21, 2017

Raj Anand contributes to Rule of Law: 150 Years after Confederation

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand wrote an essay for the International Commission of Jurists’ Canada (ICJC) book, Canada and the Rule of Law: 150 Years after Confederation / Le Canada et la primauté du droit: 150 ans après la Confédération.

Rule of Law and the Ethical Lawyer

ICJC members are often required to distill everyday questions of law and practice through a prism of rule of law. We ask ourselves: would the proposed solution or decision advance or harm the rule of law in this country?

May 18, 2017

Ontario Announces Proposed Changes to the OMB and the Results of the Coordinated Review of Four Provincial Land Use Plans

Over the past few days there have been a series of announcements from the province of Ontario regarding the introduction of legislation related to reforms of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), and the results of a coordinated review of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH), the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. Please find details about both of these announcements below.

May 11, 2017

Securities Lawyer Susan Han Joins WeirFoulds

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Susan Han has joined the firm as a partner focusing on transaction-oriented securities work, including advising on the forming of investment vehicles (investment funds and non-investment funds) for mid-market sponsors. The addition of Susan to WeirFoulds adds to our already deep rooted experience in securities and corporate law, and further expands our service capabilities to our clients.

May 10, 2017

Lyn Townsend to be Honoured with 2017 Cambridge Award

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lyn Townsend will be presented with the 2017 Cambridge Award at this year’s Planning & Development Forum.

May 9, 2017

24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.

May 6, 2017

Law Weekly: Stakeholders Call For Tackling Of Infrastructure Deficit In Nigeria

Frank Walwyn recently spoke at the Punuka Annual Lecture 2017: The Role of Public-Private Partnership in Infrastructural Development, in Nigeria. Nigeria news outlet, Channels Television covered the lecture in a piece…

Apr 27, 2017

Lisa Borsook Honoured by Canadian Civil Liberties Association for Excellence in Law

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Executive Partner Lisa Borsook was honoured at the 2017 Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) annual gala. The gala celebrated extraordinary Canadians…

Apr 18, 2017

Recent Decision Confirms that Notices of Claims Do Not Have a ‘Standard Form’

What constitutes a notice of claim? Parties to construction lawsuits often find themselves disputing whether a particular email or letter is a valid notice of a claim…

Apr 12, 2017

Financial woes hit home

To read the full article, please click here.

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WeirFoulds LLP Celebrates International Day of Pink

The colour pink took over the WeirFoulds office today for the International Day of Pink, as we joined together to take a united stand against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Transmisogyny across the world.

Apr 1, 2017

How to Lose Money in Real Estate

Susan Han was quoted in recent Global & Mail Report on Business article, “How to Lose Money in Real Estate”.

Mar 21, 2017

Caroline Abela honoured as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

We are pleased to announced that Partner, Caroline Abela has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The ABF is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty and legal scholars whose careers have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in their communities and legal profession. Membership is limited to one percent of lawyers admitted to practice in Canada with worldwide fellowship limited.

Mar 20, 2017

WeirFoulds Proudly Supports the Sopinka Cup 2017

WeirFoulds is proud to continue its long-standing support of the Sopinka Cup, Canada’s national trial advocacy competition, organized by The Advocates’ Society, and funded by the American College of Trial Lawyers. The Cup bears the name of the Honourable Justice John Sopinka, Q.C., one of the few lawyers to be appointed directly from practice to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Mar 8, 2017

WeirFoulds Celebrates International Women’s Day

WeirFoulds LLP has a long standing and strong commitment to supporting women in the workplace.

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