Here’s the Drill: A Reminder for Contractors: Are Your Invoices Actually “Proper”?
It has been a few years since the prompt payment rules in Ontario’s Construction Act were introduced to the province’s construction industry. One feature that is fundamental to the prompt […]
Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women
Leading Questions is a web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen, […]
50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being recognized in the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Carleigh Bassett has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Private Equity Practice Group, effective March 28, 2022. As the newest addition to […]
Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?
In December 2020 the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released an updated version of the widely used CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract. In December 2021, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) released […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Delara Emami and Jeremy Power
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Delara Emami – Private Equity Delara is an associate in our Private Equity practice group. […]
Here’s the Drill: The New CCA 1 – 2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract
In December 2021 the Canadian Construction Association released an updated version of its widely used standard form stipulated price subcontract, the CCA 1-2021: Stipulated Price Subcontract. The updated subcontract contains […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based upon […]
New Guidance on ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure: The CSA Releases Staff Notice 81-334
As interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing continues to grow at a rapid pace in Canada, so do concerns about the increased potential for “greenwashing”, whereby an investment […]
WeirFoulds Managing Partner Wayne Egan speaks on the legal trends to look forward to in 2022 with the Law Times
Wayne Egan, Managing Partner at WeirFoulds recently weighed in on his views of the legal trends lawyers should expect in 2022 with the Law Times. In an article published on […]
Ontario Environment Industry Association releases climate resilient infrastructure report with the leadership of WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko
On January 28, 2022, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (“ONEIA”) released a report titled, Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient Economy, Resilient Future: Exploring Ontario’s climate vulnerability and the case for resilience, written […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Lorraine M. Fleck to its Technology and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine M. Fleck has joined the partnership effective January 10, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Lorraine brings with her a […]
Further Changes to COVID-19 Rent Support Measures
Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change as new Regulations are made. As Canada enters yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government (the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Krista Chaytor provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the role of tolling agreements in construction project disputes
On January 13, 2022, Daily Commercial News published “Legal Notes: Tolling agreements maintain project progress despite ongoing disputes” by John Bleasby. Disputes are almost inevitable in large construction projects. However, […]
WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $4.4M private placement
On December 22, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSXV: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $4,437,902.61 from the sale of flow-through shares and hard dollar […]