Testing the Foundations: Six Lessons from the Competition Bureau’s Investigation into the Construction Industry
Last week, the media released a 50-page search warrant application that the Competition Bureau filed with the Court in March, 2012. In its application, the Bureau alleges longstanding price-fixing and […]
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Act Moves Forward
Canada’s new “Anti-Spam Act” was passed in December 2010, but has not yet come into force. The greatest impact on Canadian businesses will be that sending electronic messages which encourage […]
Congratulations to our Colleague Michael A. Foderick
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that our colleague Michael Foderick has been selected as a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal honouring […]
New Leadership Announcements
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Statham, a member of the firm’s Management Committee, as Managing Partner effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Statham joined WeirFoulds after […]
Power Dynamics: Changing the Discussion from Work-Life Balance to Economic and Institutional Power
“Power Dynamics: Changing the Discussion from Work-Life Balance to Economic and Institutional Power” for the Ark Group’s Women Legal Panel 2013 in San Francisco
WeirFoulds Involved in one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Cases of 2012
WeirFoulds associate Faren Bogach was co-counsel in Parker v Casalese, one of the five appeals heard by a five-judge panel in Combined Air v Flesch. These five cases were listed as […]
Is construction ready for electronic procurement?
WeirFoulds partner Glenn Ackerley recognized the pros of e-procurement and the problems with the traditional method. Though he said technical problems can still arise in e-procurement and there is a […]
Congratulations to Our Partner Frank E. Walwyn
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that partner Frank Walwyn was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal honouring significant contributions and achievements made […]
Congratulations to Our Partner John D. McKellar
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that partner emeritus John McKellar was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – a commemorative medal honouring significant contributions and achievements […]
Georgina Mayor Rob Grossi’s conduct under review
WeirFoulds partner emeritus George Rust-D’Eye is mentioned in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Georgina Advocate website.
Loblaw soars on plan to create one of Canada’s largest REITs
WeirFoulds managing partner Lisa Borsook is quoted in this article about Loblaw’s plans to create a real estate investment trust for the bulk of its vast property holdings. Click here […]
Congratulations to Our Partner Paul D. Guy
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Paul Guy has been named one of Lexpert’s “Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40” for 2012. The award was presented at the […]
Client Newsletter – Winter 2012
New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans
Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or percentages of assets […]
What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act
The holiday season offers a rare opportunity for family members to come together to discuss important issues, including the often uncomfortable topic of estate planning. This year, it is important […]