Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
New Mandatory PFAS “Forever Chemical” Reporting in Canada: What Businesses Need to Know
“Forever chemicals” is a phrase that continues to have heighted awareness. “Forever chemicals” are more scientifically referred to as PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are commonly found in consumer […]
36th Annual Conference – The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators
Partner Amy Block will speak at the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators’ (SOAR) 36th Annual Conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024. From a review of recent chart-topping cases to […]
19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Amy Block will speak during the 19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice, which will be hosted by Osgoode Professional Development on Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, […]
Recent Court Decision Provides Guidance for How Owners Can Act With Due Diligence in the Context of OHSA Charges
Overview: A decision that was recently released by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“SCJ”) provides some useful guidance to the construction industry on what it means for construction project […]
Privacy Law Summit – Ontario Bar Association
Associate Vipal Jain will speak during the Privacy Law Summit, which will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association’s Privacy and Access to Information Law Section, on Tuesday, October 1, […]
2024 PFAS Symposium – Ontario Environment Industry Association
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak at the 2024 PFAS Symposium, hosted by the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) on Wednesday, September 18. The program will feature a session on PFAS […]
Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami – C5 Communications
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will speak during the 13th edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery, while will be hosted by C5 Communications in Miami, Florida on Thursday, October 24 – […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kathleen Gregus, Piper McGavin, Yalda Mousavi and Hashim Sohail to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kathleen Gregus – Construction Kathleen is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. She […]
CAWIC Annual National Conference 2024
Partner Sandra Astolfo and Associates Fabiola Bassong and Kathleen Gregus will attend the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) Annual National Conference 2024 on Tuesday, September 10 – Thursday, September […]
Professional Regulation and Privacy Rights: A Case Comment on York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22
In a recent decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the applicability of the Canadian Charter of […]
Here’s the Drill: Stay Up to Date with Recent CCDC Construction Contract Standard Form Updates
Key industry standard form contracts created by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) have been updated following consultation with industry stakeholders across all sectors of the construction industry. These 2023 […]
The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partners Wojtek Jaskiewicz and Bota McNamara will speak during The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2024, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Wednesday, October 16, […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Navigating the Caribbean Waters: Enforcing Canadian Judgments and Arbitral Awards in the Caribbean
The enforcement of Canadian judgments and arbitral awards in the Caribbean[1] can be increasingly complex due to varying local laws and recognition protocols. As the English jurist Lord Nicholls of […]
Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Jennifer Corak will speak during Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2024, a webinar that will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Advising clients […]