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Oct 22, 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…

Oct 21, 2021

WeirFoulds Partner Bruce Engell edits the 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation

The 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation was recently published by Thomson Reuters with WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Law Partner Bruce Engell as the…

Oct 14, 2021

Help Me Help You – An OBA Mentoring Event

WeirFoulds Associate Emma Romano will be speaking at “Help Me Help You” a mentoring event for the next generation of entertainment, media and communications lawyers, taking place…

Oct 12, 2021

The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law

WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Philip Cho are part of this year’s faculty in The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law program taking place on October 1, 8,…

Oct 4, 2021

Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious – Peel Law Association

WeirFoulds Partner Wojtek Jaskiewicz will be speaking at the three part litigation series, “Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious” being hosted by the Peel…

Oct 1, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Anand assists the Assembly of First Nations in obtaining the Federal Court’s decision in upholding landmark compensation order for First Nations children

On September 29, 2021, one day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Federal Court released its 109 page decision in Canada’s attempt to set…

Sep 28, 2021

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

Join WeirFoulds Employment Law lawyers Megan Mah, Daniel Wong and Ryan Morris on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM EDT as they discuss tax…

Sep 27, 2021

Navigating Subrogation in Quebec

Over the past several years, Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau has handled subrogated claims across Canada. The province of Quebec is by far the jurisdiction which attracts the…

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

In Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc., 2021 ONSC 5961 (“Rahman”), Justice Dunphy of the Superior Court of Ontario rejected the plaintiff’s argument that a “just cause”…

Sep 24, 2021

MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company: Implications for COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides guidance for businesses and insurers involved in litigation about the inability to use machinery due to COVID-19 lockdowns. MDS…

Sep 23, 2021

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

Overview of Policy and Requirements Regarding Mandatory Vaccination As the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, and following a whirl of announcements from federal,…

Sep 21, 2021

Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers from Around the World – Ontario Bar Association

Kayla Theeuwen, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group will be speaking at a two-day conference titled “Institute Across Borders – Legal Issues and Best Practices…

Sep 20, 2021

Transportation Notes: Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement of Cathay Pacific Data Breach Class Action

In the recent decision McLean v. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited,[1] the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved a settlement of a class action brought against Cathay Pacific…

Sep 14, 2021

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

In Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP, 2021 ONSC 4822 Justice Vella of the Superior Court of Ontario awarded a terminated employee $25,000 in moral damages due…

Sep 13, 2021

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

On July 31, 2017, 20 commercial flights destined for Toronto or Montreal were redirected to Ottawa due to unexpected severe thunderstorms. With the sudden influx of traffic…

Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Sep 7, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group lawyers contribute to the Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario 2021

WeirFoulds Commercial Litigation Practice Group is proud to contribute to Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario (“CPPO”), a new free online resource jointly published by the University…

Sep 1, 2021

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

In response to rising COVID-19 cases driven by the Delta variant, the Ontario government has extended its COVID-19 paid infectious disease emergency leave program until the end…

Aug 31, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Datt and Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau successfully uphold $24.3 million trial award for oil pipeline leaks

The Alberta Court of Appeal very recently upheld the 2019 decision of Justice Marriott of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench who awarded WeirFoulds’ client, ISH Energy…

Aug 27, 2021

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

On August 24, 2021, the Ontario government filed O. Reg. 577/21, amending O. Reg. 364/20 (Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step).…

Aug 26, 2021

Virtually Together Conference – OECS Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn and Senior Associate Kayla Theeuwen will be speaking at the 2nd Virtually Together Conference on Friday, September 17th. The OECS Bar Association and…

Extreme Family Disfunction: Unintended Consequences in a Winding-Up Case

Some cases are noteworthy for the precedent they set. Others for the story they tell. Libfeld v. Libfeld 2020 ONSC 4670 has both. The Court has broad jurisdiction to…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 25, 2021

WeirFoulds Subrogation & Recovery Group Successfully Upholds $24.3 Million Trial Award for Oil Pipeline Leaks

In 2019, Justice Marriott of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench awarded our client, ISH Energy Ltd. (“ISH”) damages in excess of $24 million against its pipeline contract…

Civil Litigation Refresher 2021 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa will be speaking at the Civil Litigation Refresher being hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on October 4, 2021. More than ever,…

Aug 19, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Commingling of Funds – Carillion Canada

On June 28, 2021, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision dealing with an insolvent contractor and the complications that arose when the funds it…

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

On September 20th, 2021, Canadians will head to the polls to elect their next Prime Minister and members to Parliament. This will be the first time in…

Aug 12, 2021

Ch-ch-ch-changes: New Rules for Method of Attendance in Ontario Actions

Following the extensive civil rule changes that became effective January 1, 2021 to provide for more electronic court processes – in part a reaction to COVID-19 –…

Aug 11, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Patricia Chehadé – Commercial Litigation Patricia Chehadé is an associate in…

Jul 29, 2021

Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

For insights into the Court of Appeal’s decision, check out our post “Contractual Rights as the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary…

Jul 28, 2021

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Help Me Help You – An OBA Mentoring Event

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Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious – Peel Law Association

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers from Around the World – Ontario Bar Association

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

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Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

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Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women

WeirFoulds Partner Bruce Engell edits the 2021 edition of the Ontario Planning Legislation

Help Me Help You – An OBA Mentoring Event

The Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law

Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious – Peel Law Association

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Anand assists the Assembly of First Nations in obtaining the Federal Court’s decision in upholding landmark compensation order for First Nations children

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Update: Getting Back to Business

Navigating Subrogation in Quebec

New Hope for Employers for “Just Cause” Termination Provisions: Rahman v Cannon Design Architecture Inc.

MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company: Implications for COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation

Ontario Human Rights Commission Releases Policy Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Proof of Vaccine Certificates That Provides Guidance to Employers

Institute Across Borders: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Ontario Lawyers from Around the World – Ontario Bar Association

Transportation Notes: Court Approves $1.5 Million Settlement of Cathay Pacific Data Breach Class Action

A Cautionary Tale for Employers: Russell v The Brick Warehouse LP

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Transportation Notes: Standing and Waiting – Determination of Passenger Rights Advocate’s Standing to Bring Application Still Stuck on the Tarmac

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group lawyers contribute to the Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario 2021

Ontario Extends COVID-19 Employee Paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Program

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Datt and Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau successfully uphold $24.3 million trial award for oil pipeline leaks

New Ontario Regulation: Employers Must Comply with the Advice of the Chief of Medical Officer of Health Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

Virtually Together Conference – OECS Bar Association

Extreme Family Disfunction: Unintended Consequences in a Winding-Up Case

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds Subrogation & Recovery Group Successfully Upholds $24.3 Million Trial Award for Oil Pipeline Leaks

Civil Litigation Refresher 2021 – Law Society of Ontario

Here’s the Drill: Commingling of Funds – Carillion Canada

Elections in the Time of COVID: Employer Obligations on Federal Election Day and COVID-19 Considerations

Ch-ch-ch-changes: New Rules for Method of Attendance in Ontario Actions

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

Not So Fast: Contractual Rights May Be the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members

Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Lien Rights: To Assign or Not to Assign (Should you ask the question?)

Transportation Notes: Québec Superior Court Allows Class Action Against Sunwing, But Not Other Airlines

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

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