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Jul 4, 2019

WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards, counsel and former managing partner and chair of the Partnership, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the…

Jun 24, 2019

WeirFoulds lawyers appointed to The Advocates’ Society Practice Groups and Standing Committee for 2019-2020

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Practice Groups and Standing Committee for the 2019-2020 year.…

Jun 19, 2019

Corporate Attribution and Knowing Assistance: Active Participation Required

The Supreme Court of Canada recently weighed in on the doctrines of knowing assistance and corporate attribution when it overturned the majority decision of the Ontario Court…

Jun 4, 2019

“Just Friends” or Something More? Court Finds Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Were Dealing at Arm’s Length

In 1085372 Ontario Limited v. Kulawick, 2019 ONSC 2344, the Honourable Justice Penny dismissed an action to set aside a transaction under s. 96(1) of the Bankruptcy…

May 24, 2019

WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Frank Walwyn on receiving a 2019 Law Society Medal

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn has been awarded a 2019 Law Society Medal (“LSM”) from the Law Society of Ontario. Frank was presented with…

May 16, 2019

Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Further Commentary from the Court of Appeal after Butera

In its 2017 decision in Butera v. Chown, Cairns LLP,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal discussed the problems associated with partial summary judgment motions.[2] Specifically, the Court…

May 6, 2019

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

May 3, 2019

It’s a Small World After All: Obtaining Evidence from Persons Outside Ontario

In this global marketplace, where business across borders has become commonplace, it is to be expected that some parties to a business dispute that is litigated in…

May 1, 2019

Key Takeaways from One of Canada’s Largest Subrogation Trial Judgments

Background On July 17, 2007, a pipeline leak was discovered by ISH Energy Ltd. (“ISH”). The leak occurred at ISH’s Desan Field, located in Northern B.C. The…

Apr 30, 2019

Class Actions in Ontario: Update and Recent Developments

Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette discusses recent developments in class actions in Ontario. Click here to read the paper published in Volume 455 – Colloque national sur l’action collective :…

Apr 23, 2019

The Final Skirmish in the Trillium Class Action: Class Counsel’s Charge With Respect to Fees and Disbursements Trumps GM’s Prior Perfected Security Interest

One of the few Ontario class actions to proceed through trial to judgment and subsequent appeals, the Trillium Motor World Ltd. (“Trillium”) v. General Motors of Canada…

Apr 11, 2019

Subrogation Webinar: Oil & Gas and Construction Claims

Join us for a webinar presentation as we discuss case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for…

Mar 14, 2019

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive a 2019 Law Society Medal

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Frank Walwyn has been selected by the Law Society of Ontario as a recipient of a 2019 Law Society Medal (LSM).…

Mar 13, 2019

The Anti-SLAPP Sequel: Updates from the Court of Appeal on s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act

On August 30, 2018, the Ontario Court of Appeal released six unanimous decisions, providing the first appellate interpretation of s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act…

Feb 27, 2019

Promises to Repair and Limitation Periods: Extending the Time to Sue

A recent decision of the Court of Appeal shows that a defendant’s promise to fix a problem may extend the time limit for bringing a proceeding under…

Feb 20, 2019

The Independence of Expert Witnesses – Part II

This article continues the discussion in “The Independence of Expert Witnesses”, which was published on April 2, 2018. Now that we have some case law applying White…

Feb 12, 2019

The Advocates’ Society Medal – Presented to Bryan Finlay, Q.C.

Bryan Finlay, Q.C. was awarded The Advocates’ Society Medal at a special dinner on February 12, 2019. The Advocates’ Society Medal is the highest expression of esteem…

Jan 24, 2019

The Civil Trial in Ontario: The Culture Shift from the “Sport of Kings” Towards the “One Judge Model”

Effective February 1, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will implement the Provincial Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model (the “Pilot”). Civil litigants may…

Jan 23, 2019

Foiled by Fonts: How Expert Evidence on Fonts Demonstrated Trusts Were Shams

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently reviewed the indicia of a sham trust in McGoey (Re).[1] Gerald McGoey, an undischarged bankrupt, and his wife, Kathryn McGoey,…

Jan 17, 2019

What is the Reasonable Apportionment of Fault? The Case of the CNRL Emulsion Pipeline Failure

In Canadian Natural Resources Limited v. Wood Group Mustang (Canada) Inc. (IMV Projects Inc.), 2018 ABCA 305, the Alberta Court of Appeal very recently dealt with an…

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