Dec 2, 2010WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn receives commendation from Privy Council, London, England “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, 2010Partners 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 29, 2010SABA honours Raj Anand The South Asian Bar Association honours Raj Anand with its 2010 Distinguished Career Award.
Nov 28, 2010New 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 26, 2010Raj Anand of WeirFoulds honoured by South Asian Bar Association Partner Raj Anand awarded the 2010 Distinguished Career Award by the South Asian Bar Association.
2010 Leading Litigation Lawyers Partners Bryan Finlay and David Wingfield recognized as 2010 Leading Litigation Lawyers.
Nov 25, 2010Raj Anand honoured by South Asian Bar Association WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand is presented with 2010 Distinguished Career Award by the South Asian Bar Association.
Nov 22, 2010Fountain 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, 2010Case 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, 2010What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy? A trustee unquestionably owes a fundamental and comprehensive fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of a trust.
Nov 12, 2010St. 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 3, 2010Nunziata’s ex-aide claims she tormented him Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Nunziata unaware worker depressed, tribunal told Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Nov 2, 2010Councillor under fire Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Nov 1, 2010WeirFoulds 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, 2010Conrad 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, 2010Government 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, 2010Case 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
Oct 14, 2010City loses Heart Lake appeal Court upholds Ontario Municipal Board decision approving multi-highrise development in Heart Lake.