Contractual Rights as the Basis of the Court’s Jurisdiction to Review the Treatment by Voluntary Associations of Their Members
While voluntary associations usually deal with their members in an informal and non-legalistic manner, a recent decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario is a good reminder that members […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Nadia Chiesa to the partnership
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Nadia Chiesa has joined the partnership effective January 1, 2020. Nadia joined the Commercial Litigation Practice Group as an associate in 2011, after working […]
The Lawyer’s Daily reports on feminist advocacy event at WeirFoulds
On November 26, 2019, WeirFoulds Women partnered with the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program to host a seminar on feminist advocacy and the law. The event was held […]
WeirFoulds lawyers ranked in 2020 Lexpert ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Lisa Borsook, and Bryan Finlay, QC, have been listed once again in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in […]
Blazing A New Trail: Ontario To Adopt an Open Cannabis Retail Market
For cannabis retail operators in Ontario, Christmas came early this year when the Ontario government announced that it would be scrapping the widely-criticized lottery system for awarding cannabis retail store […]
The Caribbean Court of Justice and Appealing to Accession
The debate surrounding the accession to a final appellate court for the Caribbean Region rather than to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (“Privy Council” or “JCPC“) has evolved […]
Goodbye to “Ghost Hotels”: Tribunal Upholds City of Toronto’s Efforts to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Changes are coming to how Airbnb and other short-term accommodation marketplace websites operate in Toronto after a failed challenge by a group of landlords to the City of Toronto’s (the […]
Webinar: Beyond Boilerplate – Choice of Law and Choice of Jurisdiction Clauses
In this webinar, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen discuss how to transform boilerplate jurisdiction and choice of law clauses to reduce uncertainty and costs in litigation. They cover how to […]
Multi-Jurisdictional Class Actions – Court Clarifies the Doctrine of Abuse of Process
In DALI 675 Pension Fund v SNC Lavalin, 2019 ONSC 6512, the Ontario Superior Court provided guidance about the court’s ability to stay a class action at the pre-certification stage. […]
WeirFoulds represents Crédit Mutuel Equity in $30 million investment deal in Care Health Group
On December 3, 2019, it was announced that Crédit Mutuel Equity, one of the largest banking groups in France, invested $30 million in the independent pharmacy chain, Care Health Group, […]
To Refer or Not to Refer, That is the Question
Public reaction to the recent case of Tanase v. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario[1] was widespread and critical.[2] In this case, the Divisional Court upheld the decision of […]
WeirFoulds lawyers among Canada’s leading litigation lawyers in 2019 Lexpert Special Edition
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar and Frank Walwyn have been recognized in the 2019 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. Bryan Finlay […]
Webinar: Entire Agreement Clauses
In this webinar, John Buhlman and Megan Mah discuss the purpose, importance, and enforceability of entire agreement clauses. They also share some helpful drafting tips to consider when including an […]
WeirFoulds represents Knightstone Capital Management in $130M acquisition
On November 15, 2019, Knightstone Capital Management Inc. (“Knightstone”) announced that, through an affiliated entity, it acquired the Sheraton Gateway Hotel located in Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International Airport […]
Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children
While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve. For single people […]