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” termination provision in […]
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 Inc. v. Factory […]
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, provincial, and municipal […]
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 Airways Limited (“Cathay […]
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 to the employer’s […]
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 certified the class […]
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 at the Ottawa […]
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 are ranked as […]
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 of Windsor and […]
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 of the year. […]
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 Ltd. (“ISH”) damages […]
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). The amendment requires […]
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 intervene in the […]
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 in the Best […]
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 operator, Weber Contract […]