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.
Case Law Update: 1351428 Ontario Ltd (Wineyard) et al v 1037598 Ontario Ltd et al
Civil Procedure Restore Action to Trial List Test for Rule 48.11, Rules of Civil Procedure
Eighteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named to the 2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Eighteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized by their colleagues in an annual peer-review survey and named to the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, one of the most […]
Paying homage to volunteer superstars: John D. McKellar in the spotlight
John D. McKellar is the 21st recipient of the prestigious Edmund C. Bovey Award for lifetime achievement in arts leadership.
Golf courses lining up for tax refunds
New assessment framework has resolved appeals at 245 facilities.
Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Professional disciplinary proceeding Adequacy of notice of charges Adequacy of reasons Jurisdiction to order costs
Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010
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Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
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.