Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct
Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.
Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on
Women in Law (YWL) is committed to providing support, mentoring and networking for young women practitioners to ensure they stay in the practice, which can be very demanding, especially for […]
WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Re-elected as Bencher
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been re-elected to a second term as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Ontario lawyers elect […]
Global Reach, Regional Focus
WeirFoulds LLP has been ranked #5 in the Top 10 Regional Law Firms in Ontario as listed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
Case Law Update: Gentra Canada Investments Inc v Lipson
Solicitor’s Negligence Costs Contractual Interpretation
Case Law Update: Cojocaru (Guardian Ad Litem) v British Columbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center
Trial Fairness Adequacy of Reasons for Decision
Case Law Update: Masters Association of Ontario v Ontario
Judicial Independence Compensation of the Judiciary
Legislative Update: Toronto Transit Commission Labour Disputes Resolution Act
Labour Law Essential Services Toronto Transit Commission
“Unbundle” Me! Amendments Proposed by LSUC to the Rules of Professional Conduct
Certain changes have been proposed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to the Rules of Professional Conduct to address the issue of limited scope retainers.
Women at the Top
Women remain underrepresented as managing partners of law firms, but there are signs that the profession is incorporating traditionally “female” attributes into leadership models.
Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief
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Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010
The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 will have a significant impact on broader public sector organizations.
Case Law Update: R v Caron
Constitutional Law Interim Costs Awards Inherent Jurisdiction of the Courts Inferior Courts
Case Law Update: Shoppers Drug Mart Inc v Ontario
Generic Drugs Regulatory Provisions Ultra Vires
The Bar’s Turn
Once the lawyers are gone, there will be no impediment to villainry: there will be no one to assert rights.