Quiz: Procurement and Mining
Since the 1981 Supreme Court decision in R. v. Ron Engineering, the law of tendering has developed into a legal minefield.
Councillor gifts made public
First-ever filing of Information Statements completed by Mississauga councillors.
A Society Devoted to the Art of Legal Writing
A few years ago some Bay St law firms subjected their associates to compulsory viewing of video interviews of US Supreme Court judges on the subject of persuasive writing.
Business for the Arts Announces 2011 Award Winners: John D. McKellar, Q.C.
Today, Business for the Arts (BftA) gathers at an elegant cocktail reception, hosted by BMO Financial Group, for the unveiling of the annual roster of winners of six BftA Awards […]
John McKellar Wins Edmund C. Bovey Award
The Globe and Mail A Toronto lawyer is being recognized for more than 50 years of arts philanthropy with an award that is bestowed on business leaders who spend a […]
WeirFoulds Partner Bradley McLellan Receives OBA 2011 Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bradley N. McLellan was presented with the Ontario Bar Association’s 2011 Award of Excellence in Real Estate on June 21, 2011. The OBA’s Award […]
Reverberations for Real Estate Agents
What is the duty of a real estate agent to verify the information provided by the vendor of the property to prospective purchasers?
Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
When a work visa won’t do
Article highlighting stark cross-border differences in the way justice is applied to the accused, according to lawyers involved in the case.
Former Aurora mayor faces municipal act suit
An Aurora resident has launched legal action against former mayor Phyllis Morris under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Former Aurora mayor awarded court costs
A judge has awarded court costs to former Aurora mayor Phyllis Morris.
Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct
Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.
Consolidate all appeals, says OMB
The city and waterfront advocates believe they are in a better position to fight for the future of the environmentally sensitive northwest after an Ontario Municipal board order to amalgamate […]
Juggling law and family; Young female lawyers have group to lean on
Women in Law (YWL) is committed to providing support, mentoring and networking for young women practitioners to ensure they stay in the practice, which can be very demanding, especially for […]
WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Re-elected as Bencher
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been re-elected to a second term as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Ontario lawyers elect […]