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Jul 2, 2020

Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

Partner Michael Swartz joins The Canadian Institute on July 16, 2020, for part of its virtual conference on managing risks in construction contracts and projects. Whether a…

Jun 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette, Partner and Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed Vice-President of the Association des juristes d’expression…

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for…

Jun 23, 2020

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global…

The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding

On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.,[1] after hearing arguments on January 23,…

Jun 19, 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

Congratulations to F. Philip Carpenter on being elevated to the role of Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group following his term as Secretary…

Jun 17, 2020

Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic

Effective June 22, 2020, the Province will restart the clock for many of the time periods applicable to land use planning under the Planning Act and the…

Jun 16, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Caroline Abela has been elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society. Caroline continues WeirFoulds’ long-standing history of its litigation…

Jun 8, 2020

“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of a motion judge to strike out a statement of defence as a remedy for repeated failures to…

Jun 5, 2020

So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

On July 7, 2020, Partner Frank Walwyn will speak as part of a panel discussion titled “So You Want to be a Judge?”, hosted by the Toronto…

Jun 4, 2020

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are…

May 21, 2020

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to…

May 15, 2020

Ontario Bar Association – Annual Update on Human Rights

WeirFoulds associate Megan Mah will co-chair the OBA`s Annual Update on Human Rights webcast on May 20, 2020. Megan will also moderate the 11:00 a.m. session on…

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the…

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government…

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1]…

May 14, 2020

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force…

May 11, 2020

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of…

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety…

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

Join our Employment and Labour Law lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah and John Wilkinson on Thursday May 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST as they discuss key…

May 1, 2020

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Apr 27, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 20, 2020

Partner Raj Anand appointed Chair of the Law Commission of Ontario

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been appointed Chair of the Board of Governors of the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO), effective April…

Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation

Executive Summary Regulation on data protection and privacy in the European Union (“EU” or “Union”) is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” or “Regulation”). On…

Apr 15, 2020

Tips for Preparing for E-Litigation

E-litigation—litigation that is either paperless or virtual—is the way of the future. This was already becoming true when we conducted the first paperless trial in the history…

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

Join WeirFoulds partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and associate Jeff Scorgie on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. for an information session on the impact of…

A New Cause of Action: The Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Corporate Liability for International Human Rights Violations

On February 28, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Nevsun Resources Ltd. v Araya,[1] in which it held that a Canadian corporation could…

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Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

Ontario Bar Association – Annual Update on Human Rights

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

Tips for Preparing for E-Litigation

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

The Impact of COVID-19 on Estate Planning and Administration

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

COVID-19: Cyber Security Risk Considerations

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Risks in Construction Contracts: Unforeseen or Unforeseeable? – The Canadian Institute

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding

WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group

Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents

So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

Ontario Bar Association – Annual Update on Human Rights

Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines

The Masked Workplace: Employment Law Implications for the Post-Pandemic Work Environment

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Partner Raj Anand appointed Chair of the Law Commission of Ontario

Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation

Tips for Preparing for E-Litigation

Did the Ontario Government shut down your construction project? – Understanding COVID-19’s impact on construction projects

Transportation Notes:Proposed Class Action Claims Refunds for COVID-19 Cancellations

The Impact of COVID-19 on Estate Planning and Administration

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

COVID-19: Cyber Security Risk Considerations

Ontario Litigation Update: COVID-19

Privacy in the AI Era? OPC Launches Consultation on Regulation of AI

Protecting Limitation Periods During COVID-19

A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000

A New Cause of Action: The Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Corporate Liability for International Human Rights Violations

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