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 with respect to […]
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, suppliers and various […]
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 say, “usual” within […]
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 in addition to […]
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 in Canada. Glenn […]
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 Construction Law Practice […]
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 Bogach and Kartiga […]
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 the predictability of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back five of our former articling students as associates and welcome one new associate to the firm. They join WeirFoulds in the following practice groups: […]
WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of our partners are […]
WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure
Congratulations to our seven partners who have been recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure […]
Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts
Partner Michael Swartz spoke on the Canadian Institute’s July 16, 2020 webinar on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts and Projects. The session is discussed in the article, “Panel explores risks […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2020-2021 year. […]
Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects
Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global effects of the […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Philip Carpenter on being appointed Vice Chair of the The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group
Congratulations to F. Philip Carpenter on being elevated to the role of Vice Chair of The Advocates’ Society Construction Law Practice Group following his term as Secretary in 2019-2020. As […]