SCG Legal recognized as a leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2021
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2021. The firm is a proud member of this international network consisting of 134 […]
WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of our partners are […]
A Cautious Reopening: Ontario Extends the Deemed COVID-19 Emergency Leave to January 2021
On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government extended the relief for employers from the temporary layoff provisions under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) until January 2, 2021 in […]
WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure
Congratulations to our seven partners who have been recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 44 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2021 edition
WeirFoulds congratulates 44 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 69 rankings in 22 specialty areas – a […]
WeirFoulds recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone
WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and initiated and participated […]
Multiple Choice: Canada to Replace CERB with New and Revised Income Support Programs for Employees
As Canadian businesses and workers continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has announced several income support measures. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) program, […]
WeirFoulds technology Partner James Kosa appointed Chair of the CBA Sections Subcommittee
Congratulations to James Kosa, Technology and Intellectual Property Law Partner, on being appointed to the role of Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sections Subcommittee for the 2020-2021 term. The […]
Federal Government Extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program: What Employers Need to Know
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) program was launched in April of 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to Canadian employers. Originally intended to run for […]
The Clock is Ticking: The Expiration of the Deemed Infectious Disease Emergency Leave and Next Steps for Ontario Employers
On July 24, 2020, the Ontario state of emergency quietly ended with the passing of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (the “Act”).[1] The end of […]
Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts
Partner Michael Swartz spoke on the Canadian Institute’s July 16, 2020 webinar on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts and Projects. The session is discussed in the article, “Panel explores risks […]
Raj Anand responds to Globe & Mail opinion piece on the 2020 anti-racism movement
Raj Anand, WeirFoulds Partner and former chief commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, sent a letter to the Globe & Mail in response to the July 11, 2020 opinion […]
WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong elected to board of directors for the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario)
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair of the Labour and Employment Practice Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Federation of […]
Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a third consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – Canada […]
Ontario Court of Appeal Finds Unenforceable Language in “For Cause” Termination Provision to be Fatal Even When Employee Terminated “Without Cause”
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.[1] was released on June 17, 2020 and is the latest in a series of recent decisions which […]