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Jul 28, 2022

CNAR 2022 Pre-Conference Workshops – Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation

WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Annual CNAR Conference, Canada’s premier event in Professional Regulation. CNAR will be held as a hybrid event this year…

Jul 22, 2022

Employer Update: Paid COVID-19 Leave Extended in Ontario

As discussed in our previous article, on April 29th, 2021, the Ontario government introduced the COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, which mandates paid sick days related to…

Law.com International reports on landmark challenge of anti-LGBT laws in Antigua and Barbuda involving WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa

WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa was featured by Law.com International in a report on the recent decision by Antigua and Barbuda’s High Court of Justice to decriminalize homosexuality.…

WeirFoulds congratulates Denise Baker and Wayne Egan on being appointed Co-Managing Partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that the partnership has appointed Denise Baker and Wayne Egan as Co-Managing Partners, effective July 1, 2022. Wayne has acted as…

Jul 18, 2022

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for fifth consecutive year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Partner in the Trusts, Wills & Estates Law Practice Group, has been ranked for…

Jul 15, 2022

Canadian vs. U.S. Defamation Trials: What if Depp v. Heard Took Place in Canada?

The Depp-Heard trial, which dominated headlines for weeks, culminated in a decision awarding Johnny Depp $15 million for his lawsuit and Amber Heard $2 million for her…

Jul 13, 2022

A Caution from the Supreme Court of Canada on Institutional Delay: Lessons from Abrametz

In a much anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of Canada released its reasons in Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz last week – confirming that obtaining a…

Jul 12, 2022

WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Dark Web: What’s Underneath the Internet”

Overview As data breaches have shown in recent years, the dark web can be utilized as a means to hack into organizations, compromising millions of people’s information.…

Buying and Selling a Business: A Comprehensive Guide – Ontario Bar Association

Partner Susan Han will speak during “Buying and Selling a Business: A Comprehensive Guide”, an OBA Business Program being held both in-person and as a webcast on…

Jul 7, 2022

Virtual Open House 2022 – WeirFoulds LLP

Jul 6, 2022

WeirFoulds celebrates successful challenge to anti-LGBTQ laws in Antigua and Barbuda

On July 5, 2022, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Court of Justice declared laws which criminalize consensual, private, same-sex intimacy between adults to be unconstitutional. With this landmark…

Jun 30, 2022

Proposed Changes to Canada’s Privacy Laws: What Organizations Need to Know

On June 16, 2022, Canada’s federal government introduced the Digital Charter Implementation Act (Bill C-27). This Bill, if passed into law, would update Canada’s federal private sector…

When is a Pollutant Not a Pollutant: Total Pollution Exclusions in Commercial General Liability Policies

On June 2, 2022, the SCC dismissed an application for leave to appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Hemlow Estate v. Co-operators General Insurance…

Jun 29, 2022

WeirFoulds lawyers co-author chapter of International Trust Laws

WeirFoulds Partner Lucy Main, Associates Anna Alizadeh and Lori Isaj, and articling student Baldon Mitchell co-authored “Updated Chapter on Canada (update 104)” for the most recent edition…

Waksdale Strikes Back: Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Rahman; Employee Sophistication Cannot Save Deficient Termination Clause

Recently the Ontario Court of Appeal in its decision Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2022 ONCA 451, confirmed that employee sophistication and involvement in negotiation of…

Jun 27, 2022

Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve as OBA Law Section executives for 2022-2023 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections as Law Section executives…

ESG and Best Practices for Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements – CCCA

Janet Bobechko will speak during the ESG and Best Practices for Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements program being hosted by the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) on Wednesday, July…

Jun 23, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Ben Kates to its Regulated Professions and Industries Practice Group

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Ben Kates has joined the partnership effective June 6, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Ben brings a…

Jun 20, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Lia Boritz as a Partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lia Boritz has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Practice Group effective June 1,…

Jun 17, 2022

The Road to Settlement is Paved with Admissible Communications

In a decision released earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that “without prejudice” communications are admissible to prove the existence of a settlement, even…

Jun 16, 2022

Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition

Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law,…

Frank Walwyn to receive the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Frank E. Walwyn has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award. Frank will…

Jun 14, 2022

WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Is Someone Following Me?” A Primer on Data Tracking

Companies collect more data than ever before, allowing them to make informed decisions about how to better their business and serve their customers – whether that be…

Jun 10, 2022

WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards receives the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award at Awards Gala

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Counsel Gregory Richards, former managing partner, chair of the partnership, and head of the litigation practice, was presented with the 2020…

Jun 8, 2022

Private Equity Summit – Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada

WeirFoulds LLP is a proud sponsor of the Private Equity Summit being hosted by Certified Analytics and Insights Professionals of Canada (CAiP) on Thursday, June 9 from…

Jun 7, 2022

Just Give Me a Reason: New Guidance on (Un)Reasonably Withholding Consent to Commercial Lease Transfers

Most commercial leases contain a provision which requires the tenant to seek consent from its landlord if the tenant wishes to assign the lease, sublet the leased…

In-House Design Conference 2022 – Association of Registered Graphic Designers

WeirFoulds LLP is proud to sponsor the virtual In-House Design Conference 2022 being hosted by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RDG) from June 8-9.  Associate Seth…

Jun 6, 2022

Insolvency Law & Construction Law Program – Ontario Bar Association

Partners Philip Cho and Iris Pichini will attend the Ontario Bar Association’s virtual Insolvency Law & Construction Law Program on Thursday, June 16 from 12:00 – 1:30…

Advanced Environmental Law Practitioner Roundtable – Ontario Bar Association

Janet Bobechko will be a discussion facilitator during the Advanced Environmental Law Practitioner Roundtable being hosted by the Ontario Bar Association on Thursday, June 9 from 5:00…

Jun 2, 2022

Regional Round-Up: Key Updates for Civil Proceedings Across Ontario – OBA Young Lawyers Division

Megan Mah will be a program speaker during during the Regional Round-Up: Key Updates for Civil Proceedings Across Ontario being organized by the OBA Young Lawyers Division…

Jun 1, 2022

WeirFoulds Securities Law Update: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace

Recent developments include: The publication of the draft Capital Markets Act for public consultation; The proposed consolidation of IIROC and MFDA and creation of a new investment…

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – Canadian Bar Association

Partner Megan Mah will chair “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity,” the fifth in a series of eight programs that make up the Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal…

May 31, 2022

The Prosperity Project Reflects on Two Years of Helping Women Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

Two years ago, The Prosperity Project (TPP) was started by Pamela Jeffery at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A not-for-profit organization, TPP was founded with a…

May 27, 2022

Court of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Over Expiring Airline Credits

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently overturned a lower court decision certifying a class action relating to WestJet travel bank credits (“WTB Credits”) and dismissed the…

May 26, 2022

2022 Client and In-House Counsel Update – Hybrid Edition

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group invites you to our Annual Client and In-House Counsel Update, hybrid edition. At this in-person session (with a livestream option), we will…

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