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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…

Jan 14, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that F. Philip Carpenter, Caroline Garrod, and Brian Kuchar have joined the firm as associates in two different practice groups. Below is…

Dec 17, 2018

Here One Minute, Gone the Next: BC Court of Appeal Overturns Chambers Judge’s Decision to Grant Leave to Appeal an Arbitral Award in Richmont Mines Inc. v. Teck Resources Limited

In its recent decision in Richmont Mines Inc. v. Teck Resources Limited, the British Columbia Court of Appeal emphasized the strict limits on the availability of appeal…

Dec 13, 2018

WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in…

Dec 4, 2018

Start Shredding: The Ultimate Limitation Period Is About to Extinguish Claims

The Limitations Act, 2002 (“Act”) has been in force since January 1, 2004. However, section 15 of the Act, which establishes an ultimate limitation period of fifteen…

Dec 3, 2018

WeirFoulds partners listed in the Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar, Greg Richards and Frank Walwyn are recognized in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada’s Leading…

Nov 27, 2018

Contracts with Arbitration and Jurisdictional Clauses: Are They in Conflict?

Contracts often contain both mandatory arbitration clauses and jurisdictional clauses that specify which courts have jurisdiction. These clauses need to be drafted carefully so that there is…

Nov 14, 2018

Three’s Company or Three’s a Crowd? Recent Guidance from the Courts on Third-Party Funding of Litigation

Overview Third-party funding of litigation is a relatively new phenomenon in Canada. Under this type of funding arrangement, a third-party lender agrees to advance funds to a…

Nov 13, 2018

WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners and…

Nov 5, 2018

Saving Face: Minority Shareholder Estée Lauder Granted Interim Relief in Oppression Application Against Deciem Beauty Group

Toronto-based cosmetics company Deciem Beauty Group Inc. (“Deciem”) has been in the headlines following two recent decisions of the Commercial List,[1] in which the Ontario Superior Court…

Oct 29, 2018

All that Glisters is Not Tolled, but is the Story Fully Told?

On October 10th, 2018 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision dismissing the appeal in the case of National Money Mart Company v 24 Gold Group…

Oct 22, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner David S. Brown establishes the Mac Urquhart PhD Award in Economics at Queen’s University

We are pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the Private Equity Group, David S. Brown, has established the Mac Urquhart PhD Award in Economics at…

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