Winds of Change
Following a sweeping overhaul of the way large commercial trials in the UK are run, more change is heading the way of British litigators, including the consideration of a new […]
Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management
Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.
Real Estate Developers Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
Real estate developers must now comply with the reporting, client identification and record keeping requirements within this legislation.
Diversity Works
Law firms are answering the corporate call to action for a more inclusive workplace: Business depends on it. And a new generation of lawyers is starting to reap the benefits.
Ninth Annual Rex Awards Gala hosted by NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
WeirFoulds client, IGRI Advisors Inc., was presented with the 2010 award for “Industrial Lease of the Year” with respect to a lease negotiated by partner, Lisa A. Borsook, for IGRI […]
Henry and The Burden of Proof
The decision of Newbould J. in Henry v. Henry a year ago gives trust and estates practitioners a small mercy for which to be grateful.
Final Changes to Canada’s Insider Reporting Regime Published by CSA
On January 22, 2010, the Canadian Securities Administratorsreleased the final form of National Instrument 55-104 Insider Reporting Requirements and Exemptionsand its Companion Policy 55-104CP.
New Toronto Construction Association Chairman Brings Wealth of Experience to Role
Well-known construction and procurement lawyer, Glenn Ackerley, is the Toronto Construction Association’s newly appointed chairman for 2010.
Glenn Ackerley to head Toronto Construction Association
Partner at WeirFoulds LLP has been elected Chairman of the Toronto Construction Association.
Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire
Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate. There, the Ontario Court of Appeal determined […]
Ex-Ropes & Gray, Foley Hoag Lawyer Settles with NHLPA in Employment Dispute
WeirFoulds partner, Caroline Abela is quoted in this article. Download the PDF to read the full article.
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It.
City Hires Pitbull Lawyer
The City of Brampton has hired a Toronto lawyer to help defend the seizure of two dogs last month. Barnet Kussner of the firm Weirfoulds is on the case for […]
India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs
High court begins awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs.
Ontario General Contractors Association Welcomes Supreme Court Tender Contract Ruling
A Supreme Court of Canada decision that found that British Columbia breached its own tender contract preserves the integrity of tendering and bidding, states the Ontario General Contractors Association.