WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are Partners Clare Burns […]
Ontario Government Makes Policy U-Turn: Doug Ford’s Plan for the Private Retail Sale of Cannabis
Fresh off his convincing electoral victory, Premier Doug Ford has announced that he plans to begin the process of scrapping Ontario’s existing approach to the retail sale of cannabis, which […]
Is the Clock Ticking? The Court of Appeal Discusses Discoverability and the Application of Section 5(1)(a)(iv) of the Limitations Act, 2002
In Gillham v. Lake of Bays (Township), 2018 ONCA 667, a case about the discoverability of claims for damages arising out of construction deficiencies, the Court of Appeal confirmed that […]
Out of the Weeds: What You Need to Know About the Cannabis Act as an Employer
On June 20, 2018, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, which will, among other things, legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The Cannabis Act will come […]
WeirFoulds Partners listed in 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada
We are pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Raj Anand and Lisa Borsook, are listed in the 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada. Glenn Ackerley is the […]
Faren Bogach elected to OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Executive (2018-2019)
Congratulations to Faren Bogach in being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Construction & Infrastructure Law section for the coming year. As Executive-at-Large, Faren will play a key role […]
WeirFoulds Congratulates All Nominees and Winners at the 2018 CGCA Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2018 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category at this annual event […]
WeirFoulds Women Spearheaded a Collaborative Effort with Girls E-Mentorship
WeirFoulds’ Associates Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen spearheaded a collaborative effort with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) to offer an afternoon of speed mentoring to high school girls in Toronto who face […]
Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Originally published by WeirFoulds LLP, November 2017. Reprinted in Institute of Municipal Assessors, Spring 2018. Introduction: Bill 174 In order to meet the federal government’s July 1, 2018 target for […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry Millar, J. Gregory Richards, Max […]
Ontario’s New Standard Form of Residential Lease: What Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know
Background, Purpose, and Implementation of the New Lease1 Building on its 2017 expansion of rent control to all residential units and the City of Toronto’s recent registration and maintenance obligations on […]
Procuring Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships Report 2018 – The World Bank
WeirFoulds Partners Brad McLellan, Dan Ferguson, Heather Douglas and Associate Linda Malicki listed as Canada contributors in the recently published Procuring Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships Report 2018.
Using change directives to delay compensation and adjustments to the project schedule
Acceleration; critical path; milestones; liquidated damage; change directives; and change orders. These are terms used in today’s fast-paces construction industry where project delays have serious financial consequences and parties are required to perform addition work before the terms upon which the work is to be performed are agreed.
WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2018 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
We are pleased to announce that Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay QC have been ranked in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. […]
Glenn Ackerley featured in Daily Commercial News article about new Construction Act
WeirFoulds partner Glenn Ackerley is featured in Daily Commercial News in an article about the 2017 Construct Canada CEO Power Breakfast.