Litigation

You are here:

“The Board pays tribute to the quality of the submissions which it has received from Mr. Frank Walwyn . . .” (Judicial Committee of the Privy Council…

Dec 1, 2010

Partners David Wingfield and Paul Guy granted leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Canada in landmark case

David Wingfield and Paul Guy of WeirFoulds LLP were successful in recently obtaining leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Her Majesty…

Case Comment: Cavalier v. Ramshaw

During his time sitting on the Estates List, Justice David M. Brown has not been hesitant in expressing his views about the need for change. In his…

The pitfalls of P3 projects

The success of any publicly funded constuction project is largely due to the lawyers behind the scenes. Primarily, they review all the documentation with the goal of…

Mission Impossible: Estate Planning and Assisted Human Reproduction

This article was prepared by WeirFoulds Partner Clare E. Burns and Summer Student Anastasjia Sumakova.

Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement

Public tendering is perhaps the most active area of interest within construction law.

Norwich Orders Across Borders: Obtaining third party discovery in Canada

The Norwich order is gaining traction in Canada and worldwide.

Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers – Litigation

The Plaintiff was employed by the defendant for 15 years. She earned $12.95 per hour. She was dismissed at the age of 56 after she became totally deaf, possibly due to a virus. The conduct of her employer is summarized by Epstein, J.A. at the outset and is startling, to say the least:

Case Comment: Antle Of Trusts and Shams

On October 21, 2010, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision (2010 FCA 280) in respect of the appeal by John Antle from his loss at…

Nov 28, 2010

New alliance of public-sector procurement specialists

Public-sector stakeholders looking to optimize their procurement processes can now turn to the pooled expertise of three leading Canadian authorities on the subject.

Nov 22, 2010

Fountain Court improves international credentials with three new door tenants

Congratulations to Partner David Wingfield, one of three new door tenants added to Fountain Court Chambers in London, England.

Nov 20, 2010

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Lacombe

Constitutional Law Division of Powers Aerodromes

Case Law Update: Kuwait Airways Corp. v. Iraq

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Sovereign Immunity

Case Law Update: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

Aboriginal Law Duty to Consult

Case Law Update: Liquor Control Board of Ontario v. Magnotta Winery Corporation

Privacy Legislation Privilege

Case Law Update: Globe and Mail v. Canada (Attorney General)

Privilege Journalist-Source Privilege Publication Bans

Nov 17, 2010

What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy?

A trustee unquestionably owes a fundamental and comprehensive fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of a trust.

Nov 12, 2010

St. Kitts-Born Frank Walwyn Blazes a Bay Street Trail

WeirFoulds partner and commercial litigator Frank Walwyn has fond memories of his childhood on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. The Bay Street lawyer is also the…

Nov 1, 2010

WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010

Six updates on cases releasedin October 2010.

A Fair Share?

Ontario law governing a deceased’s “moral obligations” to family members may set the stage for a successful claim by an adult child or spouse to a share of the deceased’s estate even if he or she was left out of the will.

Oct 29, 2010

Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory

Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding reversal of two fraud counts against Conrad Black. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/friday/clip367742#clip367742.

Oct 21, 2010

Government settlements can remain confidential

The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that confidential mediation and settlement records involving a government institution must not be disclosed under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection…

Oct 20, 2010

Case Law Update: Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne

2010 ONCA 593, Released 16 September 2010Human Rights Test for Discriminatory Legislation

Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)

2010 ONSC 4508, Released 10 September 2010Class Actions Costs Awards Against Plaintiffs’ Solicitors

Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)

2010 ONCA 63, Released 4 October 2010Jurisdiction Forum Conveniens Application of New Test Set out in Van Breda

Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke

2010 ONSC 5075, Released 23 September 2010Limitation Periods Amendment of Pleadings Deemed Undertaking

Case Law Update: Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas

2010 ONCA 198, Released 16 March 2010Construction Law Statutory Trust Breach of Statutory Trust No Specific Intent or Knowledge of Improvements Required

Search

Practice Area

Directory

Role

Partners David Wingfield and Paul Guy granted leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Canada in landmark case

Case Comment: Cavalier v. Ramshaw

Norwich Orders Across Borders: Obtaining third party discovery in Canada

Case Comment: Antle Of Trusts and Shams

Fountain Court improves international credentials with three new door tenants

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Lacombe

Case Law Update: Kuwait Airways Corp. v. Iraq

Case Law Update: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

Case Law Update: Liquor Control Board of Ontario v. Magnotta Winery Corporation

Case Law Update: Globe and Mail v. Canada (Attorney General)

What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy?

WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010

A Fair Share?

Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory

Case Law Update: Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne

Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)

Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)

Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke

Case Law Update: Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas

Subscribe to our newsletters

Search

Practice Area

Directory

Role

Litigation

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn receives commendation from Privy Council, London, England

Partners David Wingfield and Paul Guy granted leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Canada in landmark case

Case Comment: Cavalier v. Ramshaw

The pitfalls of P3 projects

Mission Impossible: Estate Planning and Assisted Human Reproduction

Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement

Norwich Orders Across Borders: Obtaining third party discovery in Canada

Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers – Litigation

Case Comment: Antle Of Trusts and Shams

SABA honours Raj Anand

New alliance of public-sector procurement specialists

Raj Anand of WeirFoulds honoured by South Asian Bar Association

2010 Leading Litigation Lawyers

Raj Anand honoured by South Asian Bar Association

Fountain Court improves international credentials with three new door tenants

Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Lacombe

Case Law Update: Kuwait Airways Corp. v. Iraq

Case Law Update: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

Case Law Update: Liquor Control Board of Ontario v. Magnotta Winery Corporation

Case Law Update: Globe and Mail v. Canada (Attorney General)

What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy?

St. Kitts-Born Frank Walwyn Blazes a Bay Street Trail

Nunziata’s ex-aide claims she tormented him

Nunziata unaware worker depressed, tribunal told

Councillor under fire

WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010

A Fair Share?

Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory

Government settlements can remain confidential

Case Law Update: Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program) v. Tranchemontagne

Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)

Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)

Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke

Case Law Update: Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas

City loses Heart Lake appeal

Subscribe to our newsletters