The Perils of Prediction: Lessons for Regulators in the Age of Big Data
You’ve likely read one too many articles that start by telling you that big data is watching you and predicting what you will do or buy next. About how it […]
Reminder to Ontario Corporations: Deadline to have your Real Property Register is December 10, 2018
In December 2016, new record keeping obligations were imposed by way of amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA“); the Ontario Corporations Act (the “CA“); and the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010. The […]
Start Shredding: The Ultimate Limitation Period Is About to Extinguish Claims
The Limitations Act, 2002 (“Act”) has been in force since January 1, 2004. However, section 15 of the Act, which establishes an ultimate limitation period of fifteen years, has not […]
WeirFoulds partners listed in the Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar, Greg Richards and Frank Walwyn are recognized in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. Bryan […]
Webinar: Breakfast with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish
WeirFoulds hosted a breakfast seminar with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish, to discuss FIPPA, MFIPPA and PHIPA. Click here to access the webinar recording. This webinar was […]
Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law
Aisling Flarity, Sean Foran, Megan Mah and Daniel Wong from WeirFoulds, and Jason Mandlowitz of Mandlowitz Consulting take us through some current hot topics in employment law: cannabis, psychological health […]
Contracts with Arbitration and Jurisdictional Clauses: Are They in Conflict?
Contracts often contain both mandatory arbitration clauses and jurisdictional clauses that specify which courts have jurisdiction. These clauses need to be drafted carefully so that there is no conflict and […]
When can Directors of Charities be Compensated?
The holiday season is a time to reconnect with family and friends and reflect on the year that has passed. It is also a time of year that many people […]
Keys, Please: The Econolodge Park-and-Fly Conundrum
On October 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in 3091 5177 Québec inc. (Éconolodge Aéroport) v. Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, 2018 SCC 43. The decision […]
Supreme Court of Canada Refuses to Hear Appeal from Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Giving Ontario Municipalities More Independence Over Parkland
On November 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed applications for leave to appeal from a decision of a three-judge panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal concerning the […]
Three’s Company or Three’s a Crowd? Recent Guidance from the Courts on Third-Party Funding of Litigation
Overview Third-party funding of litigation is a relatively new phenomenon in Canada. Under this type of funding arrangement, a third-party lender agrees to advance funds to a litigant, subject to […]
WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in […]
WeirFoulds is proud to continue to support the United Way
WeirFoulds recently completed its annual two-week fundraising campaign in support of the United Way Greater Toronto. The United Way committee organized and executed a variety of fundraising activities over the […]
The Laws They Are A’Changing (Again) – Backtrack on Bill 148: Proposed Reversals of Key Employment Law Changes in Ontario
On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 47, entitled Making Ontario Open for Business Act, which would repeal various sections of the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (“Bill 148”) […]
James Kosa speaks artificial intelligence with Law Times
Partner James Kosa spoke with Law Times in October 2018 about artificial intelligence and its use by government. Click here to read his full comment.