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It has been a hot minute and a pandemic later since I have had an opportunity to write about criminal records (What You Need to Know about…

May 2, 2022

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

On April 11, 2022, Bill 88 the Working for Workers Act, 2022 (“Bill 88”) received royal assent, making it law in Ontario. Bill 88 makes amendments to…

Court of Appeal: One Incident of Sexual Harassment May Warrant Summary Termination

Dismissal for just cause has been described as the “capital punishment” of employment law. Indeed, courts are generally reluctant to uphold a dismissal for just cause absent…

Apr 28, 2022

Extra-territoriality: When can a foreign court transfer title to land in Canada?

The Supreme Court of Canada has recently granted leave to appeal from the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Lanfer v Eilers, 2021 BCCA 241 (“Lanfer”). The Plaintiffs/Appellants, the…

Apr 18, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Seth Holland as an Associate to the firm’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group. Seth practices in all areas of labour, employment,…

Apr 15, 2022

Unequal Treatment of Creditors: Paying a Supplier’s Pre-filing Debt in a Proposal Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

We were approached by a company to assist with its restructuring. Our client’s biggest problem was that its largest unsecured creditor was also its main supplier. Approximately…

Apr 11, 2022

Canadian Subro Forum – National Association of Subrogation Professionals

Raj Datt, Partner in WeirFoulds’ Subrogation & Recovery Practice Group, will speak during the Canadian Subro Forum webinar being hosted by the National Association of Subrogation Professionals…

Apr 8, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Carleigh Bassett has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Private Equity Practice Group, effective March 28, 2022. As the…

Apr 6, 2022

Warning to Claimants: Immediate Disclosure Required

Litigants asserting claims in Ontario will want to take careful note of a recent decision of the Court of Appeal. In Tallman Truck Centre Limited v. K.S.P. Holdings…

Environmental Compliance and Training Event – CANECT 2022

Janet Bobechko, Partner in WeirFoulds’ Environmental Law Practice Group, Jeff Scorgie, Partner in the Construction Practice Group, and Patricia Chehadé, Associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group,…

Apr 4, 2022

Bill 109: The More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 Potential Changes to Land Use Planning in Ontario

The Housing Affordability Task Force released a report on February 8, 2022, that provides 55 recommendations on how to fix housing affordability. On March 30, 2022, and…

Mar 30, 2022

Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?

In December 2020 the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released an updated version of the widely used CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract. In December 2021, the Canadian Construction…

Mar 18, 2022

Lessons From Canada and the UK: Lien Reform and Adjudication – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds partner Philip Carpenter is chairing, “Lessons From Canada and the UK: Lien Reform and Adjudication”, a virtual program being hosted by the Advocates’ Society on Friday,…

Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

WeirFoulds Partners Sandra Astolfo and Philip Cho will be speaking at the the 3rd Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario. This one day program…

Mar 17, 2022

Limitation Periods on Arbitration: If not Clarity, then Context

Arbitration can be a great alternative to litigation. It allows disputes to be resolved sooner, it can be less costly, and it may help the parties to…

Mar 10, 2022

Here’s the Drill: The New CCA 1 – 2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract

In December 2021 the Canadian Construction Association released an updated version of its widely used standard form stipulated price subcontract, the CCA 1-2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract. The…

Mar 7, 2022

Privilege for Litigators

Join WeirFoulds Partners Raj Anand and Debra McKenna for this popular program as leading practitioners and judges discuss strategic considerations and best practices, and provide practical advice…

Mar 3, 2022

Reflection on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part IV

Click here to read Part I, Part II and Part III. I ended the last chapter where I had just finished my two years in the Department of Justice in Ottawa. We…

Feb 28, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kelsey L. Ivory and Vipal Jain

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kelsey L. Ivory – Regulated Professions and Industries Kelsey L. Ivory is…

Feb 25, 2022

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…

WeirFoulds’ International Women’s Day Celebration with Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio

Bias and Technology: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly This year we are thrilled to have Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio. Diversio is a technology company that…

Feb 17, 2022

Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child?

It has been two years since the pandemic began. It has been a stressful period for everyone, and estate planning is one issue that has been brought…

WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine

On February 16, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by Claire McNevin, Associate in WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In her…

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2022 Arnup Cup competition

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The competition took place on…

“We Have a Deal”: How Words and Actions Can Seal Your Fate in Commercial Transactions

The enforceability of commercial contracts does not exclusively depend on what has been reduced to a formal written document. In the recent decision of Ruparell v. J.H. Cochrane…

Feb 7, 2022

Construction 101 & Beyond Webinar Series – Toronto Construction Association

WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at the March 17th session of the Construction 101 & Beyond webinar series that will span from…

Feb 3, 2022

When It Comes to Insurance Clauses, Don’t Automatically Assume Assumption of Risk

Commercial contracts frequently include both indemnity and insurance clauses. An indemnity clause is a provision by which one party (the indemnifier) agrees to compensate another party for…

Transportation Notes: Ontario Court Awards $107 Million against Iran for Ukraine International Airlines Crash

The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario has awarded $107 million CAD to family members of six passengers who died on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS 752…

Feb 1, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee

WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Philip Cho’s nomination to the 2022 Registrar’s Committee was approved by Chief Justice Morawetz. The Registrar’s Committee is a sub-committee of…

Jan 28, 2022

6th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – The Canadian Institute

WeirFoulds Partner Michael Swartz will be speaking at the 6th Annual Conference On Managing Risk In Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern Canada Edition, taking place in…

Law and Climate – Toronto Lawyers Association

WeirFoulds Partner and Certified Specialist in Environmental Law, Janet Bobechko, will be speaking at the Law and Climate program being hosted by the Toronto Lawyers Association on…

Jan 24, 2022

WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes

On November 20, 2021, long-awaited amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) came into force. The amendments are a welcome change to WEPP and will close…

Jan 21, 2022

COVID-19 and Business Interruption Claims: No Coverage Absent Direct Physical Damage

In two companion actions,[i] the Quebec Court of Appeal recently validated the Honourable Justice Davis’ findings that business interruption losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are not covered…

Jan 13, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Krista Chaytor provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the role of tolling agreements in construction project disputes

On January 13, 2022, Daily Commercial News published “Legal Notes: Tolling agreements maintain project progress despite ongoing disputes” by John Bleasby. Disputes are almost inevitable in large…

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: What Employers Should Know to Help Navigate 2022

Join our lawyers, Daniel Wong, Thomas Wong and others, as they discuss key legal issues and trends for 2022 in Canadian intellectual property and privacy, provide an…

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Canadian Subro Forum – National Association of Subrogation Professionals

Environmental Compliance and Training Event – CANECT 2022

Lessons From Canada and the UK: Lien Reform and Adjudication – The Advocates’ Society

Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

Privilege for Litigators

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds’ International Women’s Day Celebration with Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2022 Arnup Cup competition

Construction 101 & Beyond Webinar Series – Toronto Construction Association

6th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – The Canadian Institute

Law and Climate – Toronto Lawyers Association

COVID-19 and Business Interruption Claims: No Coverage Absent Direct Physical Damage

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: What Employers Should Know to Help Navigate 2022

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Criminal Records: An Accidental Trilogy – What Regulators Should Know About Discharges

Bill 88 Introduces New Policy Requirement and Significant Changes for Employers in Ontario

Court of Appeal: One Incident of Sexual Harassment May Warrant Summary Termination

Extra-territoriality: When can a foreign court transfer title to land in Canada?

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group

Unequal Treatment of Creditors: Paying a Supplier’s Pre-filing Debt in a Proposal Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Canadian Subro Forum – National Association of Subrogation Professionals

WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group

Warning to Claimants: Immediate Disclosure Required

Environmental Compliance and Training Event – CANECT 2022

Bill 109: The More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 Potential Changes to Land Use Planning in Ontario

Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?

Lessons From Canada and the UK: Lien Reform and Adjudication – The Advocates’ Society

Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

Limitation Periods on Arbitration: If not Clarity, then Context

Here’s the Drill: The New CCA 1 – 2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract

Privilege for Litigators

Reflection on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part IV

WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kelsey L. Ivory and Vipal Jain

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds’ International Women’s Day Celebration with Anya Klimbovskaia, COO and Co-Founder of Diversio

Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child?

WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2022 Arnup Cup competition

“We Have a Deal”: How Words and Actions Can Seal Your Fate in Commercial Transactions

Construction 101 & Beyond Webinar Series – Toronto Construction Association

When It Comes to Insurance Clauses, Don’t Automatically Assume Assumption of Risk

Transportation Notes: Ontario Court Awards $107 Million against Iran for Ukraine International Airlines Crash

WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee

6th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – The Canadian Institute

Law and Climate – Toronto Lawyers Association

WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes

COVID-19 and Business Interruption Claims: No Coverage Absent Direct Physical Damage

WeirFoulds Partner Krista Chaytor provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the role of tolling agreements in construction project disputes

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: What Employers Should Know to Help Navigate 2022

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