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
S.O. 2010, c. 24
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.
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.