Leadership Perspective Roundup: Linda Hasenfratz
In February, as part of our “Leadership Perspective” series, Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation, spoke to a room of business leaders about her leadership principles, dealing with difficult times, and […]
Frank Walwyn honoured with Ryerson Alumni Achievement Award
WeirFoulds Partner, Frank Walwyn, distinguished litigator and President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, was honoured at Ryerson University’s Alumni Achievement Awards reception on February 16, 2012. See award presentation […]
Toronto Construction Association presents ‘Best of the Best’ awards
The Toronto Construction Association (TCA) has saluted outstanding achievements by both member companies and individuals in its 14th annual “Best of the Best” Awards. The association, which represents close to […]
UWI Benefit Gala in Toronto Honours Outstanding Leaders of Caribbean and Canadian Heritage
TORONTO, Canada On March 10, 2012, the University of the West Indies will honour nine outstanding individuals of Caribbean and Canadian heritage and one remarkable institution at the 2012 Annual […]
UWI to honour local community stalwarts
By Ron Fanfair A rising star in Canada’s legal community, a bestselling author, the son of Jamaica’s third Prime Minister, an internationally recognized artist, a medical doctor and a retired […]
WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in Toronto
WeirFoulds moved up one spot in this year’s ranking. The firm achieved many wins for clients, including a successful appeal by St. Mary’s Cement (Canada) Inc. to allow development of […]
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WeirFoulds LLP ranked as a Top 10 Development Law Firm in the GTA
WeirFoulds moved up five spots in this year’s ranking, representing the City of Brampton in a number of cases, including appeals to its new official plan. The firm is also […]
CCDC2 lump-sum contract out of control?
A couple of years ago, Bill Gillan of Revay and Associates Ltd. received a call from a senior engineer in a government organization that undertakes tens of millions of dollars […]
Case Law Update: Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses’ Union v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Treasury Board)
Administrative Law Role and Adequacy of Reasons Dunsmuir principles of “justification, transparency and intelligibility”
Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement
The Occupy Toronto Ruling: Batty v City of Toronto
How not to fix St. Lawrence Centre
Is it time to tear down the St. Lawrence Centre and replace it with a better arts complex? That is one of the more startling possibilities presented to the mayor’s […]
An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux
Every municipal councillor and municipal legal advisor in Ontario should review carefully both the majority and dissenting judgments in this Divisional Court decision released October 26, 2011, particularly the decision […]
LSUC extends the Justicia; But not everyone agrees with the project
Since the project began in 2008, more than 55 large- and medium-sized firms across Ontario have signed up to work with the project. Through it, the LSUC works with the […]
LSUC treasurer gets $67K boost; Next year’s honorarium will approach premier’s pay
Despite uncertain economic times, the Law Society of Upper Canada has approved a $67,000 increase to the treasurer’s honorarium.