WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities
On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will require from developers […]
British Overseas Territories Faced with Push for Transparency by UK Government
On 1 May 2018, the UK Government accepted an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which now heads back to the House of Lords. The amendment will require UK […]
Out of Scope – The Court of Appeal Finds that the Duty to Supply Product Fit for Human Consumption Does Not Extend to Franchisees’ Pure Economic Loss
On April 30, 2018, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released its decision in 1688782 Ontario Inc. v Maple Leaf Foods Inc., 2018 ONCA 407, reversing a decision granting summary judgment […]
A Caution about Cautions, SCERPs and Remedial Programs – The Impact of Publication
“…Health regulatory colleges should consider the effect of public disclosure of ICRC1 screening outcomes on their own decision-making. Traditionally, screening outcomes have been viewed as educational. In upholding ICRC decisions related […]
Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover
Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover Proud Queen’s Law alumni, WeirFoulds Litigation and Construction Law Associate Sierra Bilyk, chronicles a “day in the life” on Instagram. Queen’s law aims to showcase the diversity and […]
The Latest in the Catalyst Capital Litigation Saga: Spoliation, Substantial Indemnity Costs and Abuse of Process
Two decisions have been recently issued in respect of the claims brought by the investment management firm Catalyst Capital Group Inc. following its unsuccessful efforts to acquire WIND Mobile Inc. […]
WeirFoulds Women holds clothing drive for Dress for Success Toronto and Dress Your Best Toronto
Associates Kayla Theeuwen and Megan Mah, members of the WeirFoulds Women group (WFW), recently spearheaded a firm-wide clothing drive to collect donations of professional attire to be delivered to Dress […]
WeirFoulds Congratulates Raj Anand for Receiving the 2018 OBA Award for Distinguished Service
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Anand, Senior Partner and Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, will be the recipient (along with Justice Michael Tulloch) of the 2018 […]
WeirFoulds Boosts Its Information Technology and Intellectual Property Practices Welcoming James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong have joined the firm in the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group. Commenting on the announcement, Wayne […]
WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français
WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette has been appointed to the […]
Rob Eberschlag, Corporate, Commercial and Securities Lawyer, Joins WeirFoulds
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rob Eberschlag has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Groups. Rob is recognized for his more than 18 years […]
Ontario’s New Standard Form of Residential Lease: What Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know
Background, Purpose, and Implementation of the New Lease1 Building on its 2017 expansion of rent control to all residential units and the City of Toronto’s recent registration and maintenance obligations on […]
Ryan Filson discusses the impending Marijuana Legislation and potential effects it will have on the stock market
Ryan Filson, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, shares his expertise on how the capital market and marijuana companies will potentially be effected by this legislation in a recent Law Times segment […]
Procuring Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships Report 2018 – The World Bank
WeirFoulds Partners Brad McLellan, Dan Ferguson, Heather Douglas and Associate Linda Malicki listed as Canada contributors in the recently published Procuring Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Report 2018.
WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner David Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario (formerly known as “Network of Angel Organizations – Ontario” […]