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Apr 20, 2021

CCDC 2 Updates Webinar – Sealant and Waterproofing Association

Partners Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz will be speaking at an upcoming webinar “CCDC 2 Updates” being hosted by the Sealant and Waterproofing Association (SWA) on April…

Apr 19, 2021

Is Your Construction Site “Essential”?

As part of the Ontario government’s latest declaration of emergency and provincewide Stay-at-Home order, enhanced public health and enforcement measures came into effect on Saturday April 17,…

Apr 9, 2021

Educate Me! – OGCA Virtual Symposium

WeirFoulds Partners Krista Chaytor and Faren Bogach, along with Associate Jeff Scorgie, will be speaking at the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) virtual symposium on Friday, April…

Apr 1, 2021

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: A Construction Webinar Series

WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor, Faren Bogach and Jeff Scorgie present Tools for Success. A comprehensive six-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes and…

Mar 31, 2021

Annual Update: Ontario’s Construction Act – The Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations – Osgood Hall Law School

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley will be co-chairing the “Ontario’s Construction Act – Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations”, taking place on March 31, 2021 from 9:00…

Mar 25, 2021

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act came into force in…

Mar 17, 2021

Only Bricks and Mortar? Your Performance Bond Might Cover More Than You Think

Players in the construction industry rely on risk allocation to keep the industry functioning. As Covid-19 has reminded us, the world is full of uncertainty; even carefully…

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 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

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

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko, is Chairing and speaking at the upcoming webinar, “Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation – What You Need to Know” being hosted by CANECT…

Feb 24, 2021

Reasonable, or Unreasonable? That is the Question – Using Discretion in Construction Projects Should be Reasonable

On February 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District[1] (“Wastech”). This decision…

Feb 23, 2021

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko will be presenting at the upcoming webinar, “Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation – Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws” being hosted by the…

Feb 22, 2021

Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

WeirFoulds Partners Sandra Astolfo will be co-chairing and Philip Cho will be presenting at the 2nd Annual Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario, taking place…

Feb 17, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs

Requests for proposals (“RFPs”) are a popular procurement model for those looking to hire a construction contractor. RFPs will commonly stipulate the form of contract the owner…

Jan 29, 2021

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry

Big changes to the licensing and regulation of Ontario’s homebuilding industry are here. Effective February 1, 2021, a new stand-alone regulator called the Home Construction Regulatory Authority…

Jan 27, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About the New CCDC 2 Contract – FCA Insurance Brokers

Do you have questions about the new CCDC 2 Contract? Partners Faren Bogach, Krista Chaytor and Associate Jeff Scorgie are collaborating with FCA Insurance on an upcoming…

Jan 21, 2021

Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?

In October 2019, the prompt payment rules were introduced to Ontario’s construction industry as part of the province’s updated Construction Act. The rules mark a significant shift…

Jan 14, 2021

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Jan 12, 2021

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

On December 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc v Tammy Zollinger[1] (“Callow”); this decision will impact contractors, subcontractors,…

Dec 22, 2020

Business as Usual-ish: Construction Activities and a New Lockdown for Ontario

Although Ontario is heading back into lockdown starting this Boxing Day, for those in the construction industry it remains very much business as usual (which is to…

Dec 18, 2020

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Dec 17, 2020

Lexpert and American Lawyer Media recognize WeirFoulds lawyers in the 2021 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2021 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers…

Nov 30, 2020

The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta – Buildings Week 2020

Partners Glenn Ackerley and Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta, now part of Buildings Week. The event will be 100% virtual,…

Nov 26, 2020

Construction Law Primer – Ontario Bar Association

Partner Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at the Construction Law Primer Webinar, hosted by the OBA on Thursday, November 26, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.…

Nov 25, 2020

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

WeirFoulds Partner Faren Bogach will be speaking at COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance, being hosted online by CIOB Toronto on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 10:00…

Nov 24, 2020

Young Lawyers Summit 2020 – Canadian Lawyer

WeirFoulds Partner Faren Bogach will moderate a panel discussion at the Canadian Lawyer Young Lawyers Summit on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. The panel, Strategies to Enhance and…

Nov 20, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Viktoria Grafstrom – Construction Law Viktoria is an associate in the…

Nov 12, 2020

Navigating Construction Delay & Impact Claims in a Pandemic – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds Partner Sandra Astolfo will be speaking at Navigating Construction Delay & Impact Claims in a Pandemic, hosted by The Advocates’ Society on Thursday, November 12, 2002 from…

Nov 3, 2020

WeirFoulds construction lawyers and law clerk talk to Daily Commercial News about COVID-19’s impact on litigation

In the October 30, 2020 article, “Legal Notes: Four ways COVID-19’s legacy will impact, contracts, litigation and labour” published by Daily Commercial News, WeirFoulds construction lawyers Faren…

Oct 27, 2020

Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine

In their recent article, “Resolving Construction Disputes in a COVID World” Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in reconciling…

Sep 30, 2020

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CCDC 2 Updates Webinar – Sealant and Waterproofing Association

Educate Me! – OGCA Virtual Symposium

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: A Construction Webinar Series

Annual Update: Ontario’s Construction Act – The Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations – Osgood Hall Law School

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

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

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

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

Everything You Need to Know About the New CCDC 2 Contract – FCA Insurance Brokers

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta – Buildings Week 2020

Construction Law Primer – Ontario Bar Association

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

Young Lawyers Summit 2020 – Canadian Lawyer

Navigating Construction Delay & Impact Claims in a Pandemic – The Advocates’ Society

Virtual Litigation in Construction Law: Are You Ready? – OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Section

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CCDC 2 Updates Webinar – Sealant and Waterproofing Association

Is Your Construction Site “Essential”?

Educate Me! – OGCA Virtual Symposium

WeirFoulds Tools For Success: A Construction Webinar Series

Annual Update: Ontario’s Construction Act – The Practical Guide to Navigating Key Risks & Obligations – Osgood Hall Law School

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

Only Bricks and Mortar? Your Performance Bond Might Cover More Than You Think

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

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

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

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

Reasonable, or Unreasonable? That is the Question – Using Discretion in Construction Projects Should be Reasonable

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

Legal Guide to Managing Construction Liens in Ontario – Osgoode Hall Law School

Here’s the Drill: Strategic Procurement – Drawbacks of Using Nonnegotiable Supplementary Conditions in RFPs

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority Replaces Tarion as Regulator of Ontario’s Homebuilding Industry

Everything You Need to Know About the New CCDC 2 Contract – FCA Insurance Brokers

Here’s the Drill: Prompt Payment – Are your contracts in order?

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

Business as Usual-ish: Construction Activities and a New Lockdown for Ontario

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

Lexpert and American Lawyer Media recognize WeirFoulds lawyers in the 2021 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta – Buildings Week 2020

Construction Law Primer – Ontario Bar Association

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

Young Lawyers Summit 2020 – Canadian Lawyer

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

Navigating Construction Delay & Impact Claims in a Pandemic – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds construction lawyers and law clerk talk to Daily Commercial News about COVID-19’s impact on litigation

Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine

Virtual Litigation in Construction Law: Are You Ready? – OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Section

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure

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