Beware: Proposed Tax Changes May Require you to Act Now
In a prior Client Alert, we summarized tax proposals released on July 18th, 2017 that will, if enacted as proposed, significantly change the tax rules for private corporations and their shareholders. In […]
WeirFoulds Recognized in 2018 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
WeirFoulds keeps delegates charged at OPPI Conference 2017
WeirFoulds is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2017 Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Conference.
Crisis and Social Media
Whenever there is a significant public crisis such as Hurricane Harvey, people turn to the social web, usually Twitter, to gather news, offer help, express irritation, and berate public agencies or […]
Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Second
Further to our update of September 14, 2017, the changes to the Municipal Act regarding prudent investment have not yet been proclaimed in force. We are monitoring them closely and […]
WeirFoulds Partner Wayne Egan Listed in The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Wayne Egan has been listed in the 2017/18 edition of The Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining.
Primer on Permanent, Mandatory and Interlocutory Injunctions
(1) OVERVIEW [1] Injunctions are extraordinary remedies. Given their equitable nature, they are very flexible and an invaluable tool for litigators. An interlocutory injunction, if granted, can have a dramatic impact on […]
WeirFoulds supports hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean
WeirFoulds is deeply saddened by the recent devastation in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
WeirFoulds Infrastructure Forum featured in ReNew Canada
On September 12, 2017 WeirFoulds hosted its annual Infrastructure Forum to discuss municipal infrastructure projects that can revitalize downtown areas and serve as drivers of economic development.
Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update
We have been advised by a communications official at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs that the prudent investor provisions under the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act”) are expected to be proclaimed in force next week (no reference however to the relevant regulations).
Back to Basics: A Refresher on the Fundamentals of Contractual Interpretation
As the new school year kicks off, the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in RBC Dominion Securities Inc. v. Crew Gold Corporation, 2017 ONCA 648 serves as a handy study guide for lawyers looking to brush up on Contracts 101.
Lisa Borsook has advice for young lawyers in Precedent JD Magazine
WeirFoulds executive partner Lisa Borsook contributed a piece to the Advice section of the Fall 2017 issue of Precedent JD Magazine.
WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela is the Co-Chair of the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC)
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been appointed the Co-Chair of the ABA Section of International Law – International Private Client Committee.
WeirFoulds recognized once again as the top Ontario regional firm in Canadian Lawyer’s survey
WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as the number one Ontario regional law firm in Canadian Lawyer’s 2017 survey.
Ken Prehogan speaks to the LSUC Gazette about why he is an advisor
WeirFoulds litigation partner Ken Prehogan is a volunteer advisor for the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (LSUC) Coach and Advisor Network (CAN).