From Clause to Cost: Tariffs Risk in Canadian Construction Contracts
In the current state of uncertainty surrounding the impact of tariffs imposed and threatened to be imposed by American and Canadian governments it is imperative that industry members consider the […]
Leasing in CRE – REALPAC
Partner Robert Eisenberg will serve as an instructor for RPIC – Leasing in CRE, a course that will be offered by REALPAC on Tuesday, February 11 – Thursday, February 13, […]
Canadian Medjedovic Indicted for DeFi Fraud in the Eastern District of New York: Rule of Law ‘2’, Code is Law ‘0’?
The ongoing saga of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol fraud,[1] and in particular the exploitation of smart contract code[2] to enrich a bad actor at the expense of other users, has […]
Responsabilité pour les produits défectueux: Qui a le fardeau de preuve, déjà?
La Cour d’appel a récemment rendu sa décision dans l’arrêt AIG Insurance Company of Canada c. Volvo Group Canada Inc., 2024 QCCA 1733, qui porte sur l’application de la présomption […]
Product Liability: Who has the burden of proof, again?
The Court of Appeal recently released its decision in AIG Insurance Company of Canada v. Volvo Group Canada Inc., 2024 QCCA 1733, which relates to the presumption of liability that […]
Expropriation and Property Acquisition by the Province for the Ontario Line
The Ontario government is continuing with property acquisitions for its Ontario Line project, which Infrastructure Ontario describes as “a 15.6-kilometre stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science […]
WeirFoulds Ranked in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2024
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked second in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 26th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in […]
The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2025 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Karsten Lee will C0-Chair The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2025, with Partner Robert Eisenberg presenting one of the session. The program will be hosted by the Law Society of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Arturo Pugliese to the Real Estate Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Arturo Pugliese as a Partner to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Arturo’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, particularly in the areas of purchase […]
WeirFoulds lawyers published in Your Guide to Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2024 Edition
Partner Lucy Main, Co-Chair of WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, and Articling Student Yatin Sidhu were recently published in the Fall 2024 edition of Your Guide to Charitable […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
Out of Control? – Recent Changes to the Competition Act and their Potential Impact on Commercial Leasing
Changes to the Competition Act In the landscape of Canadian commerce, maintaining fair competition is important to fostering economic growth and protecting consumer interests. Through two pieces of legislation in […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Significant Changes to Planning: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (“Bill 185”), received Royal Assent. Bill 185 is another piece of […]