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WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Shawn Tian – Technology and Intellectual Property Law Shawn Tian is…

Jul 15, 2021

You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario

While the legal profession is grounded in tradition and ceremony, COVID-19 has forced courts to acknowledge the reality of the increasingly virtual way that we do business.…

Jul 12, 2021

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

In Eynon v Simplicity Air Ltd,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized that post-incident conduct in the workplace can expose an employer to additional liability. The Court…

Jul 1, 2021

The Court of Appeal Weighs in on Representation Orders in Small Claims Court: Kelava v. Spadacini

The Court of Appeal recently considered whether the Small Claims Court has jurisdiction to make a representation order and appoint a representative defendant for an unincorporated association.…

Jun 29, 2021

You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario

In Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited,[1] the Divisional Court strongly affirmed and expanded the 2014 ruling in Paquette v Quadraspec Inc[2] that an employer’s entire…

Jun 21, 2021

The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine

In O’Reilly v ClearMRI Solutions Ltd.[1], the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified when the “common employer doctrine” will ascribe liability to a corporation in respect of an…

Daily Commercial News reports on the sixth panel of WeirFoulds’ Tools for Success – A Construction Law Webinar Series

Members of the construction industry hoping to avoid project disputes know full well that the best first step is to draft airtight, unambiguous contracts. But as our…

Jun 10, 2021

Construction Reopens June 11th, 2021 – Are your Delay Claims Ready?

Starting June 11th, 2021, Ontario will officially enter Step 1 of the recently announced Roadmap to Reopen framework. For those in the construction industry, this means that…

Jun 9, 2021

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

The Home Stretch: Ontario Extends Temporary ESA COVID-19 Rules to September 25, 2021

On May 29, 2020, as Ontario was in the midst of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government introduced Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”)…

Jun 8, 2021

Transportation Notes: Contents of Cockpit Voice Recorder Released in Class Action

In Canada (Transportation Safety Board) v Carroll-Byrne, 2021 NSCA 34 (“Carroll-Byrne”), the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s authorization of the conditional release of…

Jun 7, 2021

Construction Dispute Symposium 2021 – RICS

WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at the 2021 Construction Dispute Symposium being hosted by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on various…

Jun 3, 2021

A legal Update for Subrogation Claims in Canada – The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Datt will be speaking at the upcoming “Canadian Subrogation Forum” hosted by The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) on June 23, 2021 from…

May 31, 2021

The Legal Guide to Managing Delay and Impact Claims – Osgoode Hall Law School

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be speaking at “The Legal Guide to Managing Delay and Impact Claims”, an Osgoode Professional Development intensive, one-day program taking place on…

May 28, 2021

Preparing Your Workplace for Success Post COVID-19

Join WeirFoulds Employment Law lawyers Daniel Wong, Megan Mah and Max Skrow as we discuss key topics that will be relevant to organizations as they transition to…

May 20, 2021

Expert Evidence: A Refresher from the Court of Appeal on the Key Roles of the Judge, Expert and Counsel

The Ontario Court of Appeal in Parliament v. Conley, 2021 ONCA 261 has provided a refresher for judges, experts and counsel on the roles each plays when dealing with…

May 13, 2021

Daily Commercial News provides coverage on panel, “Managing the COVID-19 Related Claims Process” moderated by Glenn Ackerley at the Toronto Construction Association’s virtual Members’ Day

Daily Commercial News recently reported on a panel discussion moderated by WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley, “Managing the COVID-19 Related Claims Process” that took place at Toronto Construction…

Protecting Your Profits: How to Manage Soaring Material Prices – Canadian Construction Association

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be speaking at a webinar being hosted by the Canadian Construction Association and Northbridge Insurance on May 18, 2021. Disruptions in the…

May 11, 2021

Daniel Wong interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter on how employers can survive compliance audits amid the Covid-19 pandemic

WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group, Daniel Wong, was recently interviewed by Jeffrey R. Smith of Canadian HR Reporter. The interview was featured…

May 10, 2021

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

On May 5, 2021, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision in Masters v Claremont Development Corporation[1], which discusses the Clergy principle, as well as the jurisdiction…

May 5, 2021

Estopped by a Shared Assumption: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Estoppel by Convention

On April 1, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal reviewed and clarified the equitable doctrine of estoppel by convention in its decision in Fram Elgin Mills 90 Inc.…

Virtual Industry Forum: Managing Covid-19 Related Claims Process – Toronto Construction Association

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be speaking at the Toronto Construction Association’s (TCA) 26th Annual Members Day – Virtual Industry Forum: Managing Covid-19 Related Claims Process, on…

May 3, 2021

IIBEC SOC Webinar: CCDC 2 Updates – International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

WeirFoulds Partners Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz will be speaking at the upcoming webinar on CCDC 2 Updates being hosted by the International Institute of Building Enclosure…

Apr 29, 2021

Stay Home and Stay Safe: Ontario Announces Paid Sick Leave to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has placed the Ontario government in the unenviable position of having to balance the need to protect workers with the need to preserve…

Apr 27, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as one of the top 10 Ontario regional law firms…

Apr 23, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 22, 2021

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part III

Click here to read Part I and Part II. The Department of Justice in Ottawa: With Peter Hogg’s “Constitutional Law of Canada” in hand, I was ready to continue my…

Apr 20, 2021

Toronto and Peel to Name and Shut down Workplaces with COVID-19 Breakouts; Other Regions may Follows may Follow

As Ontario continues to experience its third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that this wave is quite unlike the previous two. While Ontario…

2021 In-House Counsel Update: Continuing Challenges in a Changing World

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group will be hosting our Annual In-House Counsel Update where we will discuss navigating challenges that continue to arise in the context of…

Apr 12, 2021

Employers, Are you Ready? Ontario Continues to Ramp up Workplace Inspection Efforts

In January 2021, the Ontario government announced that it was ramping up workplace health and safety inspections in an effort to combat COVID-19.[1] With COVID-19 cases again…

Apr 7, 2021

Transportation Notes: Pair of Passenger Class Actions Certified Against WestJet

The British Columbia Supreme Court has certified two class actions against WestJet. In one, the central allegation is that WestJet charged baggage fees despite stating in its…

Mar 26, 2021

23rd National Conference – Step Canada

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at the “23rd National Conference”, taking place on June 14 and June 15, 2021 from 11:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.…

Mar 19, 2021

What Regulators Can Learn from the Criminal Courts about Sexual Abuse Cases

It is no secret that there has been a societal reckoning about sexual abuse in the last few years. From the #MeToo movement to the amendments to…

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You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario

Construction Dispute Symposium 2021 – RICS

A legal Update for Subrogation Claims in Canada – The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

The Legal Guide to Managing Delay and Impact Claims – Osgoode Hall Law School

Preparing Your Workplace for Success Post COVID-19

Protecting Your Profits: How to Manage Soaring Material Prices – Canadian Construction Association

Estopped by a Shared Assumption: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Estoppel by Convention

Virtual Industry Forum: Managing Covid-19 Related Claims Process – Toronto Construction Association

IIBEC SOC Webinar: CCDC 2 Updates – International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

2021 In-House Counsel Update: Continuing Challenges in a Changing World

23rd National Conference – Step Canada

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WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario

Do Not Make a Bad Situation Worse: Court of Appeal Awards Punitive Damages for Inadequate Safety Practices following a Workplace Accident

The Court of Appeal Weighs in on Representation Orders in Small Claims Court: Kelava v. Spadacini

You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario

The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine

If a debt is outstanding, but not enforceable in court… is it really a debt?

Daily Commercial News reports on the sixth panel of WeirFoulds’ Tools for Success – A Construction Law Webinar Series

Construction Reopens June 11th, 2021 – Are your Delay Claims Ready?

Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

The Home Stretch: Ontario Extends Temporary ESA COVID-19 Rules to September 25, 2021

Transportation Notes: Contents of Cockpit Voice Recorder Released in Class Action

Construction Dispute Symposium 2021 – RICS

A legal Update for Subrogation Claims in Canada – The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

The Legal Guide to Managing Delay and Impact Claims – Osgoode Hall Law School

Preparing Your Workplace for Success Post COVID-19

Expert Evidence: A Refresher from the Court of Appeal on the Key Roles of the Judge, Expert and Counsel

Daily Commercial News provides coverage on panel, “Managing the COVID-19 Related Claims Process” moderated by Glenn Ackerley at the Toronto Construction Association’s virtual Members’ Day

Protecting Your Profits: How to Manage Soaring Material Prices – Canadian Construction Association

Daniel Wong interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter on how employers can survive compliance audits amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

Estopped by a Shared Assumption: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Estoppel by Convention

Virtual Industry Forum: Managing Covid-19 Related Claims Process – Toronto Construction Association

IIBEC SOC Webinar: CCDC 2 Updates – International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants

Stay Home and Stay Safe: Ontario Announces Paid Sick Leave to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part III

Toronto and Peel to Name and Shut down Workplaces with COVID-19 Breakouts; Other Regions may Follows may Follow

2021 In-House Counsel Update: Continuing Challenges in a Changing World

Employers, Are you Ready? Ontario Continues to Ramp up Workplace Inspection Efforts

Rebel, Rebel, Your Case is a Mess: More on the Challenges of Anti—SLAPP Motions

Transportation Notes: Pair of Passenger Class Actions Certified Against WestJet

23rd National Conference – Step Canada

What Regulators Can Learn from the Criminal Courts about Sexual Abuse Cases

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