SCG Legal 2025 Annual Meeting
Partners Krista Chaytor and Steve Doak will speak during the SCG Legal 2025 Annual Meeting, which will be hosted on Thursday, September 18 – Friday, September 19 in Austin, Texas, […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Supreme Court grapples with assumed jurisdiction in Italian water taxi accident
In a combative 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada attempts to clarify when a contract made in Ontario creates a real and substantial connection for the purpose of assuming […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns top ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 for eighth consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Co-Chair of the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, has been ranked for an eighth […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Paul Jacoby, Nikolas Koschany and Fiona Wong to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new Associates to the Firm in the following practice areas: Paul Jacoby – Construction Paul Jacoby is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. […]
Mango Markets Guilty Conviction Overturned on Appeal – Take-aways for DeFi Users Everywhere
The recent decision in United States v. Avraham Eisenberg is making waves in cryptocurrency circles, and highlights the evolving legal challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.[1] After a jury […]
Litigating Defamation Claims – The Advocates’ Society
Partners Andrew MacDonald and Emma Romano will speak during Litigating Defamation Claims, a webinar that will be hosted by The Advocates’ Society on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Defamation issues are […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Michael Lieberman and Associate Claire Copland to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new lawyers to the Firm in the following practice areas: Michael Lieberman – Real Estate Michael Lieberman is a Partner in the Real Estate […]
Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program – Ontario Bar Association
Counsel Jeff Cowan will take part in the final session of the Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program, a series of eight sessions that will be offered by the […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Developers Beware: Courts Curb Developer Overreach on Closing Adjustments
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision offers a cautionary tale for developers – and a significant win for residential purchasers. In Bellisario v. 2200 Bromsgrove Development Inc., 2025 ONSC 2456, […]
Zarabi-Majd and the Duty to Accommodate
Introduction In Zarabi-Majd, released in January 2025, the Divisional Court weighed in on whether the Toronto Police Services (“TPS”) Disciplinary Tribunal adequately accommodated a member with disabilities during the hearing […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized across 21 different practice areas in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based on […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Don’t Delay – The Ontario Civil Court System’s Renewed Focus on Dismissing Cases for Delay
Delay in Ontario’s civil justice system is a common issue, with litigants facing long wait times for motions and trials due to factors like interruptions in court functions due to […]
Three WeirFoulds partners and the Caribbean group recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Global Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, three of our partners have been recognized as […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: From Banks to Blockchain: Could Exchanges in Receipt of Stolen Digital Assets be Liable as Constructive Trustees?
The lines between banks and cryptocurrency exchanges are blurring as an increasing number of digital transactions intersect between traditional and decentralized finance. Major payment processors are incorporating blockchain technology into […]