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 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new Private Equity Associate
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Eliott Cheeseman as an Associate to the firm’s Private Equity Practice Group. Eliott is building a corporate practice focused on the sports, media, and technology […]
The Home Stretch: Ontario Extends Temporary ESA COVID-19 Rules to September 25, 2021
On May 29, 2020, as Ontario was in the midst of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government introduced Ontario Regulation 228/20 (the “Regulation”) under Ontario’s Employment […]
Transportation Notes: Contents of Cockpit Voice Recorder Released in Class Action
In Canada (Transportation Safety Board) v Carroll-Byrne, 2021 NSCA 34 (“Carroll-Byrne”), the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s authorization of the conditional release of the contents of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Peter Gross has joined the firm as a Partner in our Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group, effective June 1, 2021. Peter is […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new Municipal Law Associate
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Abbey Sinclair as an Associate to the firm’s Municipal Law Practice Group. Abbey’s practice focuses on expropriation and municipal law. She provides practical and strategic […]
Expert Evidence: A Refresher from the Court of Appeal on the Key Roles of the Judge, Expert and Counsel
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Parliament v. Conley, 2021 ONCA 261 has provided a refresher for judges, experts and counsel on the roles each plays when dealing with expert evidence: 1. […]