WeirFoulds lawyers among Canada’s leading litigation lawyers in 2019 Lexpert Special Edition
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar and Frank Walwyn have been recognized in the 2019 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. Bryan Finlay […]
Innocent Vendors, Mitigating Damages, and Crediting Deposits: Clarifying the Rules
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently clarified the rules when a vendor relists a property and sells it at a loss following the original purchaser’s default. Questions were answered […]
Webinar: Commercial Litigation Seminar – Pre-Litigation Positioning: Tips for Improving Your Case
Our commercial litigators discuss best practices for when litigation is anticipated, including tips to avoid litigation and/or to position your case in the best possible way for a litigation launch. […]
Enhancing Security of Pensions in Insolvency Proceedings: Amendments to BIA and CCAA to Take Effect in November
On November 1, 2019, several amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the BIA) and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the CCAA) will take effect. Previously, our colleagues reported on […]
Significant Changes to Rule 76 Simplified Procedure Actions Are Here
Amendments to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure were filed on October 23, 2019. These amendments, effective January 1, 2020, will see major changes to how litigation is […]
The Ontario Court of Appeal Refuses to Strike a Claim in Negligence for Premature Commercialization
The principles set out in the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Deloitte & Touche v Livent Inc. (Receiver of) (“Livent”)[1] are frequently relied upon in motions to […]
Webinar: Arbitration Clauses
This webinar deals with general considerations with respect to proceeding to arbitration, the jurisdiction of the arbitrator, appeal rights, and the legislative framework for the enforceability of arbitration clauses in […]
The Arbitrator’s Right to be Unreasonable or Incorrect
It was for the arbitrator, not the court, to interpret and apply the substantive provisions of the [agreement], and it is of no moment whether the arbitrator did so reasonably […]
Congratulations to Gregory Richards, 2019 Catzman Award recipient
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards, counsel and former managing partner and chair of the Partnership, was awarded the 2019 Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility at the […]
Clare Burns top-ranked once again in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a second consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – […]
WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards, counsel and former managing partner and chair of the Partnership, has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Catzman Award for […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in Security Enforcement and […]
Raj Anand reflects on his role as a Bencher with Law Times
Senior Partner Raj Anand reflects on his twelve years as Bencher as part of the “Reflections of outgoing LSO benchers” video series posted to the Law Times website. Raj, along […]
WeirFoulds congratulates winners of the 2019 Arnup Cup competition
WeirFoulds is proud to continue as the sponsor of the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The competition took place […]