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Jan 16, 2020

Sealant and Waterproofing Association – Seminar on Construction Act Changes

WeirFoulds partners Sandra Astolfo and Faren Bogach will speak at the Sealant and Waterproofing Association’s seminar on February 25, 2020. The topic of discussion is changes to…

Jan 15, 2020

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including workplace harassment, pay equity, employment terminations and privacy. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair, Employment…

Jan 14, 2020

Contractual Rights as the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

While voluntary associations usually deal with their members in an informal and non-legalistic manner, a recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario is a good…

Jan 7, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes Nadia Chiesa to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Nadia Chiesa has joined the partnership effective January 1, 2020. Nadia joined the Commercial Litigation Practice Group as an associate in…

Dec 20, 2019

WeirFoulds lawyers ranked in 2020 Lexpert ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Lisa Borsook, and Bryan Finlay, QC, have been listed once again in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading…

Dec 17, 2019

The Caribbean Court of Justice and Appealing to Accession

The debate surrounding the accession to a final appellate court for the Caribbean Region rather than to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (“Privy Council” or…

Dec 16, 2019

Webinar: Beyond Boilerplate – Choice of Law and Choice of Jurisdiction Clauses

In this webinar, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen discuss how to transform boilerplate jurisdiction and choice of law clauses to reduce uncertainty and costs in litigation. They…

Dec 13, 2019

Multi-Jurisdictional Class Actions – Court Clarifies the Doctrine of Abuse of Process

In DALI 675 Pension Fund v SNC Lavalin, 2019 ONSC 6512, the Ontario Superior Court provided guidance about the court’s ability to stay a class action at…

Dec 10, 2019

Ontario Bar Association Elder Law & Trusts and Estates Law Section: Guide to Section 3 Counsel under the Substitution Decisions Act

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at the OBA’s 2020 professional development seminar on the Substitute Decisions Act, Section 3. Her specific topic of discussion will…

Dec 6, 2019

The Advocates’ Society: An Evening with the Commercial List

WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of An Evening with the Commercial List, an annual event held by The Advocates’ Society. This very popular event welcomes Commercial List judges…

Nov 29, 2019

WeirFoulds lawyers among Canada’s leading litigation lawyers in 2019 Lexpert Special Edition

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar and Frank Walwyn have been recognized in the 2019 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation…

Nov 25, 2019

Webinar: Entire Agreement Clauses

In this webinar, John Buhlman and Megan Mah discuss the purpose, importance, and enforceability of entire agreement clauses. They also share some helpful drafting tips to consider…

Nov 19, 2019

Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children

While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve.…

Nov 11, 2019

Jamaican Bar Association 2019 Annual Weekend Conference

The Jamaican Bar Association will hold its annual weekend conference on November 14-17, 2019. This year, the conference theme is The 21st Century Lawyer: Technology, Compliance & Forensics.…

Nov 6, 2019

Innocent Vendors, Mitigating Damages, and Crediting Deposits: Clarifying the Rules

The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently clarified the rules when a vendor relists a property and sells it at a loss following the original purchaser’s default. …

Webinar: Commercial Litigation Seminar – Pre-Litigation Positioning: Tips for Improving Your Case

Our commercial litigators discuss best practices for when litigation is anticipated, including tips to avoid litigation and/or to position your case in the best possible way for…

Nov 4, 2019

2019 Fall Convention – The Advocates’ Society

The Advocates’ Society’s 2019 Fall Convention will take place in Nassau Bahamas from November 6-10. The event is packed with thought-provoking CPD in an incredible setting – the Rosewood…

Oct 30, 2019

Webinar: Exclusion of Liability Clauses

In this webinar, Michael Statham and Caitlin Steven discuss the enforceability of exclusion of liability clauses. An exclusion clause is a provision in a commercial contract intended…

Oct 29, 2019

Enhancing Security of Pensions in Insolvency Proceedings: Amendments to BIA and CCAA to Take Effect in November

On November 1, 2019, several amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the BIA) and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the CCAA) will take effect. Previously, our…

Oct 28, 2019

Daily Commercial News spotlights Sandra Astolfo, 2019 recipient of the OBA’s construction and infrastructure law excellence award

Dan O’Reilly of Daily Commercial News spoke with WeirFoulds Partner, Sandra Astolfo, after she was awarded with the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the…