WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards Receives Award from The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards was presented with The Advocates’ Society Pro Bono Volunteer Award at the Society’s End of Term Dinner on June 15, 2011, […]
The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities
The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.
Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing
Impending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on future of development proposals in Brantford’s environmentally sensitive northwest.
Contracting with Suppliers – A Balanced Approach to Indemnities and Limitations of Liability
It is often difficult to effectively negotiate indemnities and exclusions and limitations of liability without producing frustration for the business team.
Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance
Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.
Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.
Refugee Hague Convention Procedural Fairness Paramountcy
Case Law Update: Barrington v The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Professional disciplinary proceeding Adequacy of notice of charges Adequacy of reasons Jurisdiction to order costs
Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi
Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Sponsorship program
Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc
2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together with Amico Contracting […]
Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal
Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud
Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc
Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence
Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011
S.O. 2011, c. 9 (Royal Assent May 12, 2011)
Legislative Update: Occupational Health and Safety Statute Law Amendment Act, 2011
S.O. 2011, c. 11 (Royal Assent June 1, 2011)
Legislative Update: Securing Pension Benefits Now and for the Future Act, 2010
S.O. 2010, c. 24
Litigation Update – June 2011
Three legislative and six case law updates released in May and June 2011.