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 […]
WeirFoulds Partner Megan Mah joins Daniel Wong on the FACL Board of Directors
We’re pleased to announce that WeirFoulds Partner Megan Mah has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL). Megan joins WeirFoulds Partner Daniel […]
WeirFoulds associate Michael Ding appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Tax Litigation Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that tax associate Michael Ding has been appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Tax Litigation Practice Group. Over the years, Michael has been actively involved with […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Phil Wallner to the Commercial Litigation Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Phil Wallner as an Associate to the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Phil has extensive experience in dispute resolution matters relevant to large property owners, […]
WeirFoulds Partners help bring LTC home to Toronto’s Korean Canadian community
On June 1, 2023, it was announced that Arirang Age-Friendly Community Centre (AAFCC) acquired the Rose of Sharon Korean Long Term Care Home from the receiver. As part of the […]
Employer Update: Naloxone Kits Now Required in At-Risk Workplaces under Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employers in Ontario are now required to make naloxone kits available in workplaces where there is a risk that a worker will experience an opioid overdose. This change came into […]
Flexible connectors and chemical products: A case of failure to warn
There have been multiple water losses in recent years caused by the failure of metal flexible connectors. One matter recently made its way to trial before the Superior Court of […]
WeirFoulds Partner Lisa Danay Wallace recognized as an OBA Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Danay Wallace, a Partner in the Firm’s Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, has received the Ontario Bar Association’s Rising Star Award for […]
10 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Congratulations to our ten Partners who have been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad. […]
WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko provides comment to The Globe and Mail on excess soil disposal compliance
WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko provided her comments and observations to Matthew McClearn of The Globe and Mail in an article published on May 10, 2023, entitled “How Ontario’s rules for […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms 2023
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers, colleagues and clients as one of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms in Canadian Lawyer […]
WeirFoulds recognized as 2023 Regional Law Firm of the Year – Ontario
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized as the 2023 “Regional Law Firm of the Year – Ontario” by the Canadian Law Awards. The Canadian Law […]
“Tools for Success: Season 5” featured in Daily Commercial News
The fifth season of Tools for Success, a popular series of seminars hosted by the WeirFoulds Construction Law Practice Group throughout the spring and fall, recently concluded after five successful […]
Here’s the Drill: Five Important Tips for Contractors to Comply with the Prompt Payment Rules under the Ontario Construction Act
The Ontario Construction Act (the “Act”) introduced the prompt payment rules in October 2019. These rules apply to most construction contracts in Ontario, including contracts for both public and private […]