Class Actions in Ontario: Update and Recent Developments
Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette discusses recent developments in class actions in Ontario. Click here to read the paper published in Volume 455 – Colloque national sur l’action collective : développements récents au […]
WeirFoulds secures one of Canada’s largest subrogation trial judgments
On March 28, 2019, Justice Gillian Marriott of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta ruled in favour of WeirFoulds’ client, ISH Energy in ISH Energy Ltd v Weber Contract […]
Transportation Notes: Québec Court Rules One Passenger One Ticket Applies in Class Action
The Québec Superior Court of Justice recently ruled against Air Canada in a class action brought by passengers with disabilities, their attendants, and obese passengers who were required to pay […]
New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities
Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public policy that builds […]
The Final Skirmish in the Trillium Class Action: Class Counsel’s Charge With Respect to Fees and Disbursements Trumps GM’s Prior Perfected Security Interest
One of the few Ontario class actions to proceed through trial to judgment and subsequent appeals, the Trillium Motor World Ltd. (“Trillium”) v. General Motors of Canada Company (“GM”) and […]
WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program to high school […]
Raj Anand speaks with Law Times about recent HRTO decision in law firm discrimination case
Partner Raj Anand spoke with Law Times about a March 22, 2019 decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. The case involved two aspects of law firm hiring that […]
Webinar: Subrogation – Oil & Gas and Construction Claims
WeirFoulds’ Subrogation and Recovery Practice Group hosted a webinar discussion on case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for advancing these […]
WeirFoulds is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition […]
Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers
WeirFoulds Partners Jeff Cowan and Ryan Morris, and Associates Lia Boritz and Caitlin Stevens presented a paper on “Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers” at the […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
James Kosa speaks with Canadian Lawyer about AI use by in-house legal departments
Partner James Kosa spoke with Canadian Lawyer in the article “Sizing up AI for in-house” by Luis Millán. The piece discusses how legal departments are beginning to explore ways to […]
WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration in acquisition and private placement
On December 10, 2018, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (PX:TSX-V; OTC PINK:PGXPF) announced the completion of its acquisition of 2522962 Ontario Inc. (5SD Capital). WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eberschlag represented Pelangio Exploration in […]
The Avista and East-West Tie Cases, and Their Implications for the Governance of the Electricity Sector in Ontario
Please click here to read the full paper. I Introduction Two recent cases have highlighted a serious weakness in the governance of the electricity sector in Ontario. The cases […]
Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals employed at large, […]