WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two former law students to the firm as associates in the following practice areas: Shadé Edwards – Commercial Litigation Shadé Edwards is an Associate in […]
Reasonable and Probable Grounds Test in Appointing Investigators in the Regulatory Context — Kustka v CPSO
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on all facets of society, especially within the healthcare system. In navigating these unprecedented terrains, health professionals have turned to diverse treatments, […]
Here’s The Drill: Court Rules that Sending a Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Constitute Acceptance of a Contract
The Facts In a recent decision in South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land, 2023 SKKB 116, the Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan held that a text message of […]
Q&A with Lucinda Main and Lori Isaj
Lucy Main, Lori Isaj, and Sanaya Mistry all practice in the area of trusts, estate planning, and estate administration at WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto. Sanaya Mistry interviewed both Lucy Main […]
WeirFoulds associate Jonah Waxman appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Mid-Career Advocates’ Standing Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Associate Jonah Waxman has been appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Mid-Career Advocates’ Standing Committee (MASC). Established as an official Standing Committee in 2018, MASC […]
So, an Employee Wants to Work Remotely in Canada, eh?
A number of issues can arise if an employee of a non-Canadian employer comes to Canada to work remotely. Unless the employee is seconded to a Canadian affiliate of the […]
Clare Burns top ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for sixth consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Co-Chair of the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, has been ranked for a sixth […]
Ripped from the Headlines: MLSE Unpaid Tax Dispute Revives the Question – What is the difference between a Lease and a License?
The latest story making the rounds in the Toronto news has been a report that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (“MLSE”), the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2023-2024 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2023-2024 term. Philip Cho, Partner, has been elected to […]
(Tap-Tap-Tap… Is This Thing On?) Attention Employers – Be Aware: Court Awards Moral Damages Based on Recording of Termination Meeting
In Teljeur v Aurora Hotel Group, 2023 ONSC 1324, Justice McKelvey of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded a terminated employee $15,000 in moral damages because the employer acted […]
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker successfully represents Durham Region in an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker represented the Regional Municipality of Durham in a successful appeal that was brought before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal was brought forward under the Development […]
WeirFoulds Partner Peter Jacobsen provides comment on Quebec’s ‘phantom trial’
Peter Jacobsen, a Partner in WeirFoulds’ Media & Defamation Practice Group, was quoted in a press release issued by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) on June 13, 2023. The […]
Three WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences
Congratulations to our three partners who have been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who advise leading tech companies and […]
Employers Beware of the Risks of Fixed-Term Agreements
A recent decision affirmed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court is a reminder to employers of the inherent risks of relying on fixed-term employment agreements, particularly where […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley receives COCA Construction Hard Hat Award
Partner Glenn Ackerley, the Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Practice Group, was recently recognized by the Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) with the COCA Construction Hard Hat Award during a […]