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Jul 28, 2020

Waiver of Tort Is Dead, Long Live Disgorgement (Maybe)

In Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. v Babstock[1] released on July 24, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held that “waiver of tort” was not a cause…

Jul 15, 2020

Law and Borders: A Discussion on International Business Law, From Canada to the Caribbean – Ryerson University LBSA

Join the Ryerson Law and Business Student Association for the first of its virtual summer legal speaker series! This highly anticipated event will give students a behind-the-scenes…

Jul 13, 2020

Old Case, New Gloss: The Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rule in Foss v Harbottle

The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Tran v Bloorston Farms Ltd., 2020 ONCA 440, provides a helpful explanation and clarification of the rule…

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a third consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth…

Jul 7, 2020

So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

On July 7, 2020, Partner Frank Walwyn will speak as part of a panel discussion titled “So You Want to be a Judge?”, hosted by the Toronto…

Jun 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette, Partner and Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, has been appointed Vice-President of the Association des juristes d’expression…

Jun 23, 2020

The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding

On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.,[1] after hearing arguments on January 23,…

Jun 16, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Caroline Abela has been elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society. Caroline continues WeirFoulds’ long-standing history of its litigation…

Jun 11, 2020

Complex Subrogation Forum – Envista Forensics

On June 11, 2020, Envista Forensics, in partnership with SIAdvisers and WeirFoulds, will host a Complex Subrogation Forum online. Cost recovery and a hardening market cause insurers…

Jun 8, 2020

“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld the decision of a motion judge to strike out a statement of defence as a remedy for repeated failures to…

May 21, 2020

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to…

May 15, 2020

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1]…

May 14, 2020

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force…

May 11, 2020

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of…

May 1, 2020

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So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

Complex Subrogation Forum – Envista Forensics

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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Waiver of Tort Is Dead, Long Live Disgorgement (Maybe)

Law and Borders: A Discussion on International Business Law, From Canada to the Caribbean – Ryerson University LBSA

Old Case, New Gloss: The Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies the Rule in Foss v Harbottle

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for third consecutive year

So You Want to be a Judge? – Toronto Lawyers Association

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed VP, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela elected as a Director of The Advocates’ Society

Complex Subrogation Forum – Envista Forensics

“Automatic, Immediate and Ongoing”: The Court of Appeal Emphasizes the Fundamental Obligation of Litigants to Disclose Relevant Documents

Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party

Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy

Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings

Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

Ontario Litigation Update: COVID-19

WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive the OBA’s 2020 Joel Kuchar Award

The Harold G. Fox Moot – Canadian Intellectual Property Moot

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