Legal Ethics – Getting SLAPPed by Costs?
This paper was presented at the 2nd Annual Ontario Bar Association’s Maintaining Professionalism in the Municipal Law Context Program. OVERVIEW This paper will consider the advocates’ dual professional obligations, to […]
Congratulations to Our Partner Paul D. Guy
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Paul Guy has been named one of Lexpert’s “Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40” for 2012. The award was presented at the […]
Client Newsletter – Winter 2012
New Penalty Taxes: Prohibited Investments and Advantage Rules for RRSP, RRIF and RCA Deferred Income Plans
Recent amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have extended the penalty taxes that were initially aimed at TFSAs, to situations where you hold certain types and/or percentages of assets […]
Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers
Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number of policies to […]
Quiz – Navigating Canada’s Competition and Foreign Investment Landscape
This quiz gives the answers to some scenarios impacting a mining company’s obligations under the Competition Act. Click below to watch the video.
TSX Toughens Rules for Director Elections
For companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“), the New Year will bring new rules for director elections. The TSX will be strengthening corporate governance standards by incorporating changes […]
What You Need to Know: Changes to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act
The holiday season offers a rare opportunity for family members to come together to discuss important issues, including the often uncomfortable topic of estate planning. This year, it is important […]
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation: What to Expect
WeirFoulds partner Ralph Kroman was recently interviewed regarding Canada’s new Anti-Spam legislation. For the complete article, click here. This interview has also appeared in the following publications: Mississauga Business Times, […]
Mining Act Amendments
Changes to Ontario’s Mining Act (“Act”) and regulations which came into force on November 1, 2012 will have a substantial impact on Ontario’s mining industry. The changes affect prospecting, staking, […]
Opposition to development plan expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing
WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is quoted in this article.
OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal
WeirFoulds partner Barnet H. Kussner is quoted in this article.
Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out
Effective January 1, 2012, the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) applies to all people, businesses and organizations that provide goods or services, […]
Advance Notice By-laws and Policies
As shareholder activism increases in Canada, so too are the number of proxy disputes. As such, more Canadian public companies are implementing advance notice by-laws and policies. Advance notice by-laws […]
Loss of Limited Liability Protection – Risks When Corporate Status is not well Communicated
One of the advantages of incorporating a business, in the ordinary course, is that liabilities relating to the operation of the business would be limited to the value of the […]