Commercial Litigation Insights: Vexatious Litigant Proceedings Reformulated
On August 2, 2024 , O.Reg. 322/24 made numerous changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure (“RCP”) and prescribed forms to establish a new framework for vexatious litigant proceedings under […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Understanding Limitation Period Dismissals in Summary Judgment Motions
Defendants sometimes bring summary judgment motions seeking to dismiss an action because it is statute barred. If the motion is successful, the action is dismissed, and the order is final. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Fabiola Bassong to the Construction Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Fabiola Bassong as an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Fabiola practised as an Associate at a boutique litigation firm […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Beyond the Veil: A Reminder from the Court of Appeal that Corporate Separateness is the Rule
Corporations are separate legal persons, capable of suing and being sued, much like natural persons. Unlike natural persons, however, corporations cannot direct their own actions. Instead, their decisions and actions […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: A Framework for Arbitrators to Determine Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is one of the first issues that is raised in an arbitration. It is complicated by the fact that it can be raised in the course of the arbitration […]
Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Settlement Privilege and the Limits of ‘With Prejudice’ Communications in Ontario
During a litigious dispute, parties often have strategic reasons to send communications on a ‘with prejudice’ basis – i.e. with the intention of later relying on those communications in court. […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Navigating Legal and Ethical Duties in Business Partnerships
In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, 7868073 Canada Ltd v 1841978 Ontario Inc, 2024 ONCA 371 (“786”), the Court emphasizes the importance of honouring contractual agreements, […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: They’re ba-ack! Everything you need to know about administrative dismissals in Ontario
Administrative dismissals of civil actions have resumed in Ontario, after being suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 13, 2024, any actions not set down for trial that were commenced […]
A Cheat Sheet for Commercial Litigators: Key Procedural Differences Between Lien Actions and Other Actions
As a commercial litigator in Ontario, it is more than likely that a construction dispute will come across your desk. While there are many nuances to lien actions that are […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Preserving Efficiency and Finality: Court of Appeal Clarifies Scope of “Fraud” in Arbitration
Arbitration offers contracting parties a typically faster and more cost-effective dispute resolution alternative to traditional court proceedings. While the Arbitration Act, 1991, SO 1991, c 17 limits court interference in […]
The Deadline to Report Under Canada’s New Anti-Forced Labour Supply Chain Law is Fast Approaching: What You Need to Know
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”)[1] came into in effect on January 1, 2024. The purpose of the Act is to support Canada’s […]
Commercial Litigation Insights:Moffatt v Air Canada: Bot Betrayal and Negligent Misrepresentation
For the most part, waiting to speak to a human customer service representative has become a thing of the past. With the advent of artificial intelligence (“AI”), companies have been […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been recognized across 17 different practice areas in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2024 Arnup Cup trial competition
WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario schools organized each year by The Advocates’ Society. Partner Caroline Abela, who has […]