Commercial Litigation

Oct 13, 2021

Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious – Peel Law Association

WeirFoulds Partner Wojtek Jaskiewicz will be speaking at the three part litigation series, “Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious” being hosted by the Peel…

Sep 27, 2021

Navigating Subrogation in Quebec

Over the past several years, Senior Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau has handled subrogated claims across Canada. The province of Quebec is by far the jurisdiction which attracts the…

Sep 24, 2021

MDS Inc. v. Factory Mutual Insurance Company: Implications for COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides guidance for businesses and insurers involved in litigation about the inability to use machinery due to COVID-19 lockdowns. MDS…

Sep 17, 2021

Virtually Together Conference – OECS Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn and Senior Associate Kayla Theeuwen will be speaking at the 2nd Virtually Together Conference on Friday, September 17th. The OECS Bar Association and…

Sep 13, 2021

Where to? Another Trip for Uber as the Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. Class Action Drives Ahead

Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s highly anticipated decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, 2020 SCC 16, on August 12, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice…

Sep 7, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group lawyers contribute to the Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario 2021

WeirFoulds Commercial Litigation Practice Group is proud to contribute to Civil Procedure & Practice in Ontario (“CPPO”), a new free online resource jointly published by the University…

Aug 26, 2021

Extreme Family Disfunction: Unintended Consequences in a Winding-Up Case

Some cases are noteworthy for the precedent they set. Others for the story they tell. Libfeld v. Libfeld 2020 ONSC 4670 has both. The Court has broad jurisdiction to…

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Aug 12, 2021

Ch-ch-ch-changes: New Rules for Method of Attendance in Ontario Actions

Following the extensive civil rule changes that became effective January 1, 2021 to provide for more electronic court processes – in part a reaction to COVID-19 –…

Aug 11, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Patricia Chehadé – Commercial Litigation Patricia Chehadé is an associate in…

Jul 23, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Shawn Tian – Technology and Intellectual Property Law Shawn Tian is…

Jul 15, 2021

You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario

While the legal profession is grounded in tradition and ceremony, COVID-19 has forced courts to acknowledge the reality of the increasingly virtual way that we do business.…

Jul 1, 2021

The Court of Appeal Weighs in on Representation Orders in Small Claims Court: Kelava v. Spadacini

The Court of Appeal recently considered whether the Small Claims Court has jurisdiction to make a representation order and appoint a representative defendant for an unincorporated association.…

Jun 23, 2021

A legal Update for Subrogation Claims in Canada – The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Datt will be speaking at the upcoming “Canadian Subrogation Forum” hosted by The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) on June 23, 2021 from…

Jun 18, 2021

RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Implications of the Pandemic: Employment Law Issues – Designers Promoting Designers

WeirFoulds lawyers Megan Mah and Lia Boritz will be speaking at an upcoming event “RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Implications of the Pandemic: Employment Law Issues” …

May 20, 2021

Expert Evidence: A Refresher from the Court of Appeal on the Key Roles of the Judge, Expert and Counsel

The Ontario Court of Appeal in Parliament v. Conley, 2021 ONCA 261 has provided a refresher for judges, experts and counsel on the roles each plays when dealing with…

May 5, 2021

Estopped by a Shared Assumption: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Estoppel by Convention

On April 1, 2021, the Ontario Court of Appeal reviewed and clarified the equitable doctrine of estoppel by convention in its decision in Fram Elgin Mills 90 Inc.…

May 4, 2021

2021 In-House Counsel Update: Continuing Challenges in a Changing World

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group will be hosting our Annual In-House Counsel Update where we will discuss navigating challenges that continue to arise in the context of…

Apr 23, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 22, 2021

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part III

Click here to read Part I and Part II. The Department of Justice in Ottawa: With Peter Hogg’s “Constitutional Law of Canada” in hand, I was ready to continue my…

Mar 18, 2021

The Rise of the Unregistered Priority Interest: Significant Priorities Cases in 2020

The significant priorities cases in 2020 arose in every imaginable context from the sale of residential properties to construction projects to remediating environmental damage. The overarching theme…

Mar 16, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Alyssa Clutterbuck – Municipal Law Alyssa is an associate in the…

Mar 6, 2021

How Is the Sausage Made?: Public Access to Third Party Information in Government Records

The decision in Concord Premium Meats Ltd. v Canada (Food Inspection Agency), 2020 FC 1166, illustrates how Canadian freedom of information legislation balances the public right to access government…

Mar 3, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that former Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Toronto). The Honourable David…

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Dara W. Azari – Securities Law Dara is an associate in…

Mar 2, 2021

The Six-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2021 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partners Karsten Lee (Co-Chair) and Krista Chaytor (Speaker) will be presenting at the Six-Minute Commercial Lawyer 2021; hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on March…

Feb 26, 2021

Handle with Care: Joint Document Books in Civil Trials

Two cases that the Ontario Court of Appeal decided in the last year illustrate how much thought and care must go into preparing a Joint Document Book…

13th Annual National Symposium on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects

WeirFoulds Partner Glen Ackerley will be speaking at the ’13th Annual National Symposium on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects’ on February 26, 2021. Glen will…

Feb 25, 2021

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

WeirFoulds partner John Buhlman will be speaking at the 2021 OSSGA Virtual Conference taking place on February 25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OSSGA invites…

Feb 24, 2021

Women in Business Law Panel – Osgoode Women’s Network

WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa will be speaking at the upcoming ‘Women in Business Law Panel’ hosted by Osgoode Women’s Network on February 24, 2021 from 12:30 pm…

Feb 18, 2021

Fair is Fowl and Fowl is Fair: Implications of the Ontario Court of Appeal’s Decisions in Subway v CBC

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released two decisions under Ontario’s anti-SLAPP (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation) legislation: Subway Franchise Systems of Canada, Inc. v Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2021…

Feb 8, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the…

Jan 29, 2021

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches: Part II

Click here to read Part I. Arnup Leaves and an Offer Is Made Shortly after I joined WeirFoulds, John Arnup left the firm for the Court of…

Jan 25, 2021

Defamation: What Litigators Need To Know – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds Partner Peter Jacobsen will be speaking at a webinar on the topic of “Defamation: What Litigators Need To Know” being hosted by The Advocates’ Society on…

Jan 16, 2021

Appealing Forum Non Conveniens: Key Considerations

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in GIAO Consultants Ltd. v 7779534 Canada Inc., 2020 ONCA 778 (“GIAO Consultants”) provides some key considerations for parties…

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Litigating Beyond the Basics: Demystifying the (Not So) Mysterious – Peel Law Association

Virtually Together Conference – OECS Bar Association

You Might Regret That Text: Text Messages and Limitation Periods in Ontario

A legal Update for Subrogation Claims in Canada – The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

RGD Creativity & The Law Webinar: Implications of the Pandemic: Employment Law Issues – Designers Promoting Designers

Estopped by a Shared Assumption: The Court of Appeal Clarifies the Doctrine of Estoppel by Convention

2021 In-House Counsel Update: Continuing Challenges in a Changing World

WeirFoulds’ Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

The Six-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2021 – Law Society of Ontario

13th Annual National Symposium on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Women in Business Law Panel – Osgoode Women’s Network

Defamation: What Litigators Need To Know – The Advocates’ Society

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