Commercial Litigation Insights: From Banks to Blockchain: Could Exchanges in Receipt of Stolen Digital Assets be Liable as Constructive Trustees?
The lines between banks and cryptocurrency exchanges are blurring as an increasing number of digital transactions intersect between traditional and decentralized finance. Major payment processors are incorporating blockchain technology into […]
Defamation in Academia: A Legal and Practical Limit on Academic Freedom
Researchers and academics are routinely required to defend statements they have made in the course of their work — at conferences of their peers, in the context of internal reviews, […]
Defending Against Fraud This Holiday Season: A Guide For Charities And Not-For-Profits
As we head into the holiday season, charities benefit from an inflow of donations as the majority of Canadians plan to give back to their communities by donating or volunteering […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: The Court of Appeal Rules Against a Purchaser’s Unilateral Withholding of Payment
Buyers should be careful about withholding part of the purchase price when disputing a seller’s compliance with the terms of an option. In 1785192 Ontario Inc v Ontario H Limited […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Zohaib Ahmed and Denna Jalili to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group: Zohaib Ahmed Zohaib Ahmed is an Associate in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Power of Sale vs. Receivership: A Comparative Guide
Both a power of sale and a receivership can be used by mortgagees to sell land to recover unpaid debts. However, that is where the similarities end. These are very […]
Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kathleen Gregus, Piper McGavin, Yalda Mousavi and Hashim Sohail to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kathleen Gregus – Construction Kathleen is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. She […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Beyond the Veil: A Reminder from the Court of Appeal that Corporate Separateness is the Rule
Corporations are separate legal persons, capable of suing and being sued, much like natural persons. Unlike natural persons, however, corporations cannot direct their own actions. Instead, their decisions and actions […]
Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
A Cheat Sheet for Commercial Litigators: Key Procedural Differences Between Lien Actions and Other Actions
As a commercial litigator in Ontario, it is more than likely that a construction dispute will come across your desk. While there are many nuances to lien actions that are […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been recognized across 17 different practice areas in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2024 Arnup Cup trial competition
WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario schools organized each year by The Advocates’ Society. Partner Caroline Abela, who has […]
Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our two partners who have been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada and abroad. Our listed […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]