Bill 194 – How Public Sector Institutions Should Prepare For It
Bill 194, which introduces cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) requirements in Ontario’s public sector, received Royal Assent on November 25, 2024. Now that this is the law, the question turns […]
The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2025 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Karsten Lee will C0-Chair The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2025, with Partner Robert Eisenberg presenting one of the session. The program will be hosted by the Law Society of […]
Re-thinking Compliance and Litigation Risk Assessments in a World of Digital Transactions – Association of Corporate Counsel
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will speak during Re-thinking Compliance and Litigation Risk Assessments in a World of Digital Transactions: Modern Third-Party Risks Need Modern Risk-Rating Methods, a program that will be […]
Caribbean Round Table – INSOL International
Partner Bota McNamara will speak during the first in-person Caribbean Insolvency Round Table, which will be hosted by INSOL International and the World Bank Group on Monday, December 9, 2024. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Arturo Pugliese to the Real Estate Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Arturo Pugliese as a Partner to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Arturo’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, particularly in the areas of purchase […]
Law Society of Ontario Secures Stay in Case Involving Lawyer’s Licensing
The Law Society of Ontario has successfully secured a stay related to the licensing application of a man who admitted to sexually abusing children in 2009, temporarily blocking his ability […]
Defending Against Fraud This Holiday Season: A Guide For Charities And Not-For-Profits
As we head into the holiday season, charities benefit from an inflow of donations as the majority of Canadians plan to give back to their communities by donating or volunteering […]
Here’s The Drill: Ontario to Implement Important Updates to the Construction Act in 2025
Recently, the Building Ontario For You Act (“Bill 216”) received Royal Assent resulting in important updates to the Construction Act which will soon come into force in Ontario.[1] The impetus for these updates […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: The Court of Appeal Rules Against a Purchaser’s Unilateral Withholding of Payment
Buyers should be careful about withholding part of the purchase price when disputing a seller’s compliance with the terms of an option. In 1785192 Ontario Inc v Ontario H Limited […]
WeirFoulds lawyers Peter Jacobsen and W. A. Derry Millar recognized in 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who practice in a variety of areas in Canada and […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2024
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Lexology Index: Canada, previously known as Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has […]
WeirFoulds partner Kayla Theeuwen recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Kayla Theeuwen, Chair of the Caribbean & Offshore Practice Group and Partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, has been named a 2024 Lexpert […]
The Eight-Minute Real Estate Lawyer 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Abbey Sinclair will speak during The Eight-Minute Real Estate Lawyer 2024, a program that will be offered by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A […]
Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Sandra Astolfo will serve as a Program Chair for the 6th Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario, a program that will be offered by Osgoode Professional […]
Remembering our late friend and colleague John D. McKellar
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Partner Emeritus, friend and colleague, John D. McKellar, CM, KC. John passed away peacefully on Tuesday, […]