Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Don’t Hide Behind the Messenger – ONCA Upholds Judgment Despite Intermediary Conveying Fraudster’s False Messages
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a summary judgment finding several defendants[1] liable for civil fraud, in relation to a $3.2 million warranty repair scheme.[2] Notably, liability was upheld […]
Canada’s Rules on Stablecoins Incoming
Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled its first and hotly anticipated budget (the “Budget”).[1] Included in the Budget are plans to pass legislation to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins. Stablecoins are a […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Witness and Credibility – A Refresher
My purpose in writing this article is to revisit the most important consideration a judge makes when evaluating the reliability and credibility of witnesses, prompted by a recent decision of […]
Landmark RCMP Seizure of Over $56 Million in Cryptocurrency from TradeOgre
The RCMP recently executed the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, confiscating over CAD $56 million in digital assets from the online trading platform TradeOgre. In June 2024, the RCMP […]
Trial Advocacy – Peel Law Association
Partner Wojtek Jaskiewicz will serve as moderator during Trial Advocacy, a program that will be offered by the Peel Law Association on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 This session will benefit […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
De-Mystifying Digital Assets and Recognizing When Digital Asset Issues Arise – Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will participate in De-Mystifying Digital Assets and Recognizing When Digital Asset Issues Arise, a webinar that will be hosted by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of […]
Partner Benjamin Bathgate appears on Deminor Litigation Funding podcast to discuss digital assets, fraud recovery and litigation finance
Partner Benjamin Bathgate, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, recently appeared on the Deminor Litigation Funding podcast, which […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Supreme Court grapples with assumed jurisdiction in Italian water taxi accident
In a combative 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada attempts to clarify when a contract made in Ontario creates a real and substantial connection for the purpose of assuming […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Restrictions on Liability for Pure Economic Loss Put the Brakes on Class Action Against BMW
Tort law in Canada narrowly restricts liability in negligence for pure economic loss. This is demonstrated in the recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in North v. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Caelan MacDonald to the Commercial Litigation Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Caelan MacDonald as an Associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Prior to being called to the bar, Caelan summered and articled with the firm. […]
Mango Markets Guilty Conviction Overturned on Appeal – Take-aways for DeFi Users Everywhere
The recent decision in United States v. Avraham Eisenberg is making waves in cryptocurrency circles, and highlights the evolving legal challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.[1] After a jury […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Michael Lieberman and Associate Claire Copland to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new lawyers to the Firm in the following practice areas: Michael Lieberman – Real Estate Michael Lieberman is a Partner in the Real Estate […]