ONCA considers the “reasonable investigation” defence in securities class actions
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Rahimi v SouthGobi Resources Ltd., 2017 ONCA 719, in which it reversed a well-publicized Superior Court securities class action decision.
WeirFoulds Recognized in 2018 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Primer on Permanent, Mandatory and Interlocutory Injunctions
(1) OVERVIEW [1] Injunctions are extraordinary remedies. Given their equitable nature, they are very flexible and an invaluable tool for litigators. An interlocutory injunction, if granted, can have a dramatic impact on […]
Keeping it in the Family: A Recipe for Trouble for Corporations, a Recipe for Disaster for Expert Witnesses
Closely held corporations do not operate pursuant to a different statute than widely held corporations. Generally speaking, all corporations created pursuant to the same business corporation statute whether controlled by a sole director, officer and shareholder, a 20-member board of directors or 100 shareholders pursuant to a Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement have the same governance obligations and responsibilities.
Marie-Andrée Vermette contributes an article on access to justice in French for Advocacy Matters
WeirFoulds litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette is a contributor to the July 2017 edition of Advocacy Matters, one of the newsletters produced by The Advocates’ Society.
24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Bill 87: Government’s Response to Recommendations of Sexual Abuse Task Force
On December 8, 2016, Bill 87, Protecting Patients Act, 2016, received first reading. If passed, Bill 87 will amend the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (the RHPA) and four other […]
The Intersection Between Form and Substance in Corporate Law
In its recent decision in Mennillo v. Intramodal inc., 2016 SCC 51 (“Mennillo“), the Supreme Court of Canada addressed, for the first time since 2008, the oppression remedy. At issue […]
New Record Keeping Requirements for Ontario Corporate Land Owners
On December 10, 2016, amendments to various statutes in Ontario will come into force with some significant changes relating to record keeping obligations for Ontario corporations regarding land owned by […]
Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role
Regulating Utility Governance: An Analysis of the Ontario Energy Board’s Role The Ontario Energy Board has announced its intention to conduct a consultation respecting its role in providing guidance to […]
Contempt and Bankruptcy: Striking the Right Balance
In its recent decision in Walchuk v Houghton, 2016 ONCA 643, the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified the interaction between the stay provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and motions for contempt of court orders.
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45 rankings in 21 […]
26 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 26 of our lawyers are recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Nine of our colleagues are appearing in the Directory for the first time in this year’s edition.
Congratulations to WeirFoulds Women and Frank Walwyn, Recipients of 2016 Lexpert® Zenith Awards Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that the WeirFoulds Women (WFW) initiative and our esteemed colleague Frank Walwyn were both selected as 2016 Lexpert® Zenith Awards winners. This year’s Zenith Awards celebrate those who have demonstrated excellence, action and thought leadership in ways that have advanced diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and in society at large.
Marie-Andrée Vermette Elected a Director of The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been elected a Director of The Advocates’ Society. The Board of Directors is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of The Advocates’ Society. Marie-Andrée will also be a member of some of the Society’s Standing Committees.