Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime?
Changes to Canada’s insider reporting regime will come into force in all Canadian jurisdictions on April 30, 2010.
Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls and returned them […]
Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, charging that they were illegally bred pit bulls, the city conceded this week that the […]
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Who Will Guard the Guardians?
If you own property in Toronto or have development objectives in mind, Toronto’s comprehensive zoning by-law is a process you’ll want to follow carefully.
Low Interest Rates Threatening an Income Trust? There is a Solution.
A trustee appointed under a Will must follow strictly the directions given in the Will. However, where the administration of a trust has become impractical by virtue of superseding events, the courts in Ontario can allow an exception to this rule.
Pursuing Excellence in Advocacy
The Bar Association of Saint Lucia under the aegis of its president, Mr. Andie George should be congratulated for the first continuing education workshop which was held on March 26th […]
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.