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Jul 31, 2012

Part One – WeirFoulds sponsors the 7th Annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse/ACC General Counsel Roundtable

This year’s roundtable focussed on Managing Risk In-House. General counsel play a significant role in managing the risk of the organizations they work for, and have become…

Jul 30, 2012

Hansen Estate: An Expansive Approach to the “Course of Dealing” Test

The Court of Appeal in Hansen Estate v. Hansen affirmed and refined the “course of dealing” test. If this test is passed, it is sufficient to establish…

Jul 23, 2012

WeirFoulds Lawyer Gets Ryerson Post

WeirFoulds partner, Frank E. Walwyn has been named as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. Click here for the…

Jul 11, 2012

Councillor sues town over ‘illegal’ bylaw; Richmond Hill

WeirFoulds partner emeritus George H. Rust-D’Eye is quoted in this article.

Jun 29, 2012

Quinn link to oil firm downplayed over cult claim, court told

Click here for the complete article quoting WeirFoulds partner Frank E. Walwyn

Jun 26, 2012

Quinn insists he did not use company to fund high life

Click here for the complete article quoting WeirFoulds partner Frank E. Walwyn

Jun 22, 2012

Quinn tells court he asked oil firm to provide security

Click here for complete article quoting WeirFoulds partner Frank E. Walwyn

Jun 21, 2012

Mayor Rob Ford attends Toronto Mayor’s Arts Awards Lunch

WeirFoulds partner emeritus John D. McKellar is featured here with Mayor Rob Ford.

Jun 9, 2012

Remarkable support for cancer research; Four women get top honours for their contributions

The Israel Cancer Research Fund marked its 11th Annual Women of Action Luncheon recently at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto. This year, ICRF recognized the achievements of…

May 14, 2012

John McKellar presents 9th Glenn Gould Prize to musician and poet Leonard Cohen

A photo clipping of John McKellar presenting the ninth Glenn Gould Prize to musician and poet Leonard Cohen at a gala and tribute concert at Massey Hall,…

May 7, 2012

The catch-22 of group home bylaws

WeirFoulds partner Kim Mullin is quoted in this article.

May 1, 2012

Fourteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2012 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Fourteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2012 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

Mar 14, 2012

A delightfully unstuffy affair (featuring Malcolm Gladwell) at the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala

WeirFoulds partner Frank Walwyn was honoured at the University of West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Gala. Click here for the complete article.

Mar 12, 2012

The New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONPCA”) was passed by the Ontario Legislature and received Royal Assent on October 25, 2010 but it has not yet come…

Mar 7, 2012

Methadone clinic law stalls; City Council: Spectre of Court

London politicians pressed pause Tuesday on a bylaw to licence methadone pharmacies and clinics, sending the proposal back to staff for further study.

Feb 16, 2012

Top lawyer to be awarded at UWI Gala

Frank Walwyn, named in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada as one of Canada’s top lawyers in the area of corporate and commercial litigation,…

Feb 13, 2012

Leadership Perspective Roundup: Linda Hasenfratz

In February, as part of our “Leadership Perspective” series, Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation, spoke to a room of business leaders about her leadership principles, dealing with…

Feb 9, 2012

Toronto Construction Association presents Best of the Best’ awards

The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) has saluted outstanding achievements by both member companies and individuals in its 14th annual “Best of the Best” Awards. The association, which…

Feb 8, 2012

UWI Benefit Gala in Toronto Honours Outstanding Leaders of Caribbean and Canadian Heritage

TORONTO, Canada On March 10, 2012, the University of the West Indies will honour nine outstanding individuals of Caribbean and Canadian heritage and one remarkable institution at…

Dec 30, 2011

UWI to honour local community stalwarts

By Ron Fanfair A rising star in Canada’s legal community, a bestselling author, the son of Jamaica’s third Prime Minister, an internationally recognized artist, a medical doctor…

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in Toronto

WeirFoulds moved up one spot in this year’s ranking. The firm achieved many wins for clients, including a successful appeal by St. Mary’s Cement (Canada) Inc. to…

Dec 21, 2011

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in the GTA

WeirFoulds moved up five spots in this year’s ranking, representing the City of Brampton in a number of cases, including appeals to its new official plan. The…

CCDC2 lump-sum contract out of control?

A couple of years ago, Bill Gillan of Revay and Associates Ltd. received a call from a senior engineer in a government organization that undertakes tens of…

Case Law Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board)

Administrative Law Role and Adequacy of Reasons Dunsmuir principles of “justification, transparency and intelligibility”

Dec 20, 2011

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

The Occupy Toronto Ruling: Batty v City of Toronto

Nov 26, 2011

How not to fix St. Lawrence Centre

Is it time to tear down the St. Lawrence Centre and replace it with a better arts complex? That is one of the more startling possibilities presented…

Nov 10, 2011

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

Every municipal councillor and municipal legal advisor in Ontario should review carefully both the majority and dissenting judgments in this Divisional Court decision released October 26, 2011,…

Nov 7, 2011

LSUC extends the Justicia; But not everyone agrees with the project

Since the project began in 2008, more than 55 large- and medium-sized firms across Ontario have signed up to work with the project. Through it, the LSUC…

LSUC treasurer gets $67K boost; Next year’s honorarium will approach premier’s pay

Despite uncertain economic times, the Law Society of Upper Canada has approved a $67,000 increase to the treasurer’s honorarium.

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Part One – WeirFoulds sponsors the 7th Annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse/ACC General Counsel Roundtable

WeirFoulds Lawyer Gets Ryerson Post

Councillor sues town over ‘illegal’ bylaw; Richmond Hill

Quinn link to oil firm downplayed over cult claim, court told

Quinn insists he did not use company to fund high life

Quinn tells court he asked oil firm to provide security

Mayor Rob Ford attends Toronto Mayor’s Arts Awards Lunch

Remarkable support for cancer research; Four women get top honours for their contributions

John McKellar presents 9th Glenn Gould Prize to musician and poet Leonard Cohen

The catch-22 of group home bylaws

A delightfully unstuffy affair (featuring Malcolm Gladwell) at the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala

Methadone clinic law stalls; City Council: Spectre of Court

Top lawyer to be awarded at UWI Gala

Leadership Perspective Roundup: Linda Hasenfratz

Toronto Construction Association presents Best of the Best’ awards

UWI Benefit Gala in Toronto Honours Outstanding Leaders of Caribbean and Canadian Heritage

UWI to honour local community stalwarts

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in Toronto

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in the GTA

CCDC2 lump-sum contract out of control?

Case Law Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board)

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

How not to fix St. Lawrence Centre

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

LSUC extends the Justicia; But not everyone agrees with the project

LSUC treasurer gets $67K boost; Next year’s honorarium will approach premier’s pay

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Part One – WeirFoulds sponsors the 7th Annual Canadian Lawyer InHouse/ACC General Counsel Roundtable

Hansen Estate: An Expansive Approach to the “Course of Dealing” Test

WeirFoulds Lawyer Gets Ryerson Post

Councillor sues town over ‘illegal’ bylaw; Richmond Hill

WeirFoulds Partner W.A. Derry Millar appointed to board of Pro Bono Law Ontario

Quinn link to oil firm downplayed over cult claim, court told

Quinn insists he did not use company to fund high life

Quinn tells court he asked oil firm to provide security

Mayor Rob Ford attends Toronto Mayor’s Arts Awards Lunch

WeirFoulds Partner W.A. Derry Millar Honoured by Law Society of Upper Canada

Remarkable support for cancer research; Four women get top honours for their contributions

Stop sweating the small stuff: a guide to delegating well

John McKellar presents 9th Glenn Gould Prize to musician and poet Leonard Cohen

The catch-22 of group home bylaws

Fourteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2012 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

A delightfully unstuffy affair (featuring Malcolm Gladwell) at the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala

The New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Frank Walwyn to receive University of West Indies’ Vice Chancellor Award

Methadone clinic law stalls; City Council: Spectre of Court

Top lawyer to be awarded at UWI Gala

Leadership Perspective Roundup: Linda Hasenfratz

Frank Walwyn honoured with Ryerson Alumni Achievement Award

Toronto Construction Association presents Best of the Best’ awards

UWI Benefit Gala in Toronto Honours Outstanding Leaders of Caribbean and Canadian Heritage

UWI to honour local community stalwarts

Test yourself with the land transfer tax quiz

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in Toronto

WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in the GTA

CCDC2 lump-sum contract out of control?

Case Law Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board)

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

How not to fix St. Lawrence Centre

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

LSUC extends the Justicia; But not everyone agrees with the project

LSUC treasurer gets $67K boost; Next year’s honorarium will approach premier’s pay

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Toronto Construction Association presents Best of the Best’ awards