Congratulations to our Partner W. A. Derry Millar
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce Derry Millar, as a 2013 recipient of the Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility. The award was created in 2008 by the Catzman family, […]
“Canada” in Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2nd Ed.
This article appeared in the second edition of Global Legal Insights Litigation & Dispute Resolution; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. In the chapter on Canada, Caroline Abela, Krista […]
Can You Believe It? The Role of Corroboration in Estates Litigation
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently admitted statements made by a deceased to family members prior to his death as evidence of his insurer’s mistaken cancellation of one of the […]
Quiz: Navigating Franchising Leasing Agreements
With franchisors and franchisees involved, lease agreements can get fairly complicated. In many situations, it’s not immediately obvious where obligations lie, or whether a clause will be harmful or helpful. […]
Mandatory inquest urged for migrant farm workers killed on job in Ontario
WeirFoulds associate, Farah Malik is mentioned in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on the Toronto Star website.
Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process – Update
Competitive procurement is an inherently risky activity. In the public sector, owners calling for bids for goods or services often face difficult and stressful award decisions. On top of worrying […]
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
Canada picks Pecman
WeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou is quoted in this article regarding the hiring of John Pecman as the new commissioner of competition.
Witness in fraud trial not credible, court told
WeirFoulds partner, Kenneth Prehogan is mentioned and quoted in this article. Please click here for the entire article on The Globe and Mail website.
Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate
Municipal governments have broad powers to regulate many aspects of commercial operations, including land use and zoning regulations, business licencing, and billboard and signage regulations. Commercial real estate owners need […]
At Phalt? The Road to Compliance in the Paving Industry
In recent months, four European competition agencies have targeted what they are calling “asphalt cartels”, alleging that various road-paving companies in their respective jurisdictions have engaged in price-fixing, collusion, or […]
A new test for boardroom liability; Ontario trying to force directors of bankrupt manufacturer to cover remediation costs at former factory
WeirFoulds partner, Paul Guy is quoted in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Globe and Mail website.
“It becomes about everyone”; Human rights case puts spotlight on migrant workers
WeirFoulds associate Farah Malik is mentioned in this article as the Justicia representative. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Brantford Expositor website.
Retainers and Opening Files
The area of estates and trusts can present practitioners with unique problems, many of which can be avoided or mitigated by taking appropriate measures at the outset of the solicitor-client […]
Shnaider ex-business partner tells court that he was ‘mistaken’ about earlier testimony
WeirFoulds partner, Kenneth Prehogan is mentioned in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Globe and Mail website.