WeirFoulds Represents Platform 9 in Closing of Qualifying Transaction
On May 19, 2021 Sol Cuisine Ltd (formerly Platform 9 Capital Corp.) (TSXV: PN.P) announced that it completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with the policies of the […]
The Court of Appeal Weighs in on Representation Orders in Small Claims Court: Kelava v. Spadacini
The Court of Appeal recently considered whether the Small Claims Court has jurisdiction to make a representation order and appoint a representative defendant for an unincorporated association. The Rights of Labour […]
You Heard Us the First Time: Global Payrolls Determine Severance Pay Obligations in Ontario
In Hawkes v. Max Aicher (North America) Limited,[1] the Divisional Court strongly affirmed and expanded the 2014 ruling in Paquette v Quadraspec Inc[2] that an employer’s entire national payroll must […]
A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2021-2022 […]
Modernizing the Ontario Business Corporations Act: Amendments Proclaimed
Further to our article on March 11, 2021, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario has proclaimed that certain amendments to the Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) will come into effect on July […]
Staying Administrative Proceedings Due to Delay: Is the Law Changing?
The Supreme Court of Canada recently granted leave to appeal from the decision of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Abrametz,[1] a decision of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan that […]
WeirFoulds stands with the Muslim community and condemns Islamophobia
Earlier this month, four members of the Afzaal family were tragically killed, and another seriously injured, in London, Ontario, when they were struck by a driver, who police allege mounted […]
The Ontario Court of Appeal Provides a Clear Solution to the Common Employer Doctrine
In O’Reilly v ClearMRI Solutions Ltd.[1], the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified when the “common employer doctrine” will ascribe liability to a corporation in respect of an individual employed by […]
If a debt is outstanding, but not enforceable in court… is it really a debt?
The classic pseudo-philosophical question of: If a tree falls in a forest when no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? reveals a tension around the importance of […]
Daily Commercial News reports on the sixth panel of WeirFoulds’ Tools for Success – A Construction Law Webinar Series
Members of the construction industry hoping to avoid project disputes know full well that the best first step is to draft airtight, unambiguous contracts. But as our team of construction […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Anna Alizadeh to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anna Alizadeh as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Anna represents clients in court and mediation regarding a variety of […]
Jeff Scorgie provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the climate of material price escalation and its impacts on bonding limits
Andrew Cartwright and Chris Dardarian’s article in Daily Commercial News, “Surety Corner: How the current climate of material price escalation impacts bonding limits”, published on June 10, 2021 discusses how […]
WeirFoulds’ former Partner Barnet Kussner posthumously receives the OBA Barnet Kussner Award of Excellence in Municipal Law
WeirFoulds is honoured to announce that on June 10, 2021 the Ontario Bar Association’s Municipal Law Section presented their Award of Excellence posthumously to our Partner, colleague and dear friend Barnet […]
Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing
Background Although frequently ignored by leasing professionals (and even some lawyers!), the Planning Act prohibits leases in Ontario from having a term longer than 21 years (including potential extensions/renewals) unless […]
Construction Reopens June 11th, 2021 – Are your Delay Claims Ready?
Starting June 11th, 2021, Ontario will officially enter Step 1 of the recently announced Roadmap to Reopen framework. For those in the construction industry, this means that all construction activities […]