Case Law Update: Her Majesty the Queen (Ex Rel City of Toronto) v Andrade
(Ontario Court of Justice, released September 15, 2011) Provincial Offences Act Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms section 11(b) Part I Offences Unreasonable Delay The question of constitutionally tolerable delay […]
Case Law Update: Rondel v Robinson Estate
Estates Interpretation of a Will Admissible Evidence
Litigation Update – September 2011
Six case law updates released between June and September 2011.
Partner David Wingfield seconded to Competition Bureau Legal Services
Partner David R. Wingfield has joined the Competition Bureau Legal Services.
Estoppel Certificates: Avoiding Liability for Another Owner’s Debts
Purchasers should note the importance of obtaining estoppel certificates as illustrated by Toronto Kosher Inc. v. Windward Drive Holdings Inc.
The judicial mediation debate
The Ontario Bar Association forms a Judicial Mediation Taskforce in response to Justice W.K. Winkler’s call to chart the future role of judicial mediation.
Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority
Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.
An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
The “Tough on Drivers” Agenda
A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs.
Hot-tubbing experts – should lawyers like it?
Across the country, courts have been struggling with the best way to present expert evidence.
Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw
Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.
Time to move parking tickets out of court?
Is it time to streamline the process to remove things like parking infractions from the courts?
Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban
Three of Canada’s largest sign companies have launched legal action over council decision to ban all advertising billboards within Plateau borough neighbourhood limits.
WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards Receives Award from The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards was presented with The Advocates’ Society Pro Bono Volunteer Award at the Society’s End of Term Dinner on June 15, 2011, […]
Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance
Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.