Case Law Update: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
Aboriginal Law Duty to Consult
WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand Receives South Asian Bar Association Award
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand is the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Career Award from the South Asian Bar Association. The award was presented at […]
New alliance aims to assist with public-sector procurement
WeirFoulds LLP, Deloitte and Touche, and Purchasing Consultants International have created an alliance to help provide comprehensive solutions for the design and implementation of cost-efficient public-sector purchasing.
PE Investment in India
This is an exciting time to be involved in the private equity industry in India.
What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy?
A trustee unquestionably owes a fundamental and comprehensive fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of a trust.
St. Kitts-Born Frank Walwyn Blazes a Bay Street Trail
WeirFoulds partner and commercial litigator Frank Walwyn has fond memories of his childhood on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. The Bay Street lawyer is also the current President of […]
Consumer protection shuffle; New unit won’t help with rising rates: Critics
The Ontario Energy Board has created a new consumer protection unit. New consumer protection legislation to take effect in the new year.
LSUC switches to online ballot
The LSUC has largely ditched its old paper booklets and will e-mail election materials to lawyers who will then vote for their choices using an online ballot.
Nunziata’s ex-aide claims she tormented him
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Nunziata unaware worker depressed, tribunal told
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Councillor under fire
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Focus on Gaps in Employment and Continuity of Service
One of the key factors in determining the reasonable notice period on termination of employment is the length of the employee’s service.
A Fair Share?
Ontario law governing a deceased’s “moral obligations” to family members may set the stage for a successful claim by an adult child or spouse to a share of the deceased’s estate even if he or she was left out of the will.
Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy
Recent reforms could make it easier for building owners and managers to incorporate green energy technology into building retrofits.
WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010
Six updates on cases releasedin October 2010.