WeirFoulds Congratulates Claudia Storto and the City of Vaughan Team on their Litigation Management Innovatio Award
WeirFoulds congratulates the City of Vaughan, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Team and Claudia Storto, deputy city manager, legal and human resources, on winning the Litigation Management, Small Department, Innovatio Award. […]
Contempt and Bankruptcy: Striking the Right Balance
In its recent decision in Walchuk v Houghton, 2016 ONCA 643, the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified the interaction between the stay provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and motions for contempt of court orders.
Five WeirFoulds Partners Listed as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in 2016 Lexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been listed in theLexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure. The five partners listed in this special edition affirm our position […]
The Implications of Bill C-14, Medical Assistance in Dying from an Estates Law Perspective
On June 17, 2016, Bill C-141 came into force, creating a federal regulatory framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”) under the newly enacted subsection 241.2 of the Criminal Code2 […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45 rankings in 21 […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program
WeirFoulds is a proud to continue supporting and participating in the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) annual Summer Job Program (SJP). WeirFoulds has been an active contributor and advocate […]
Case Commentary: Ontario Court of Appeal Delivers Stern Message to Employers Who Mistreat Employees with Disabilities
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
WeirFoulds Securities Law Quarterly: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace – Q2 2016
Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. For more detailed information on our service offerings, please visit us online at weirfoulds.com. Recent […]
Don’t Turn the Boom Into a Bust: Avoiding the Criminal Consequences of Public Procurement
In a recent interview with the Globe and Mail, Canada’s Commissioner of Competition, John Pecman, said that the Competition Bureau is planning to double the number of training workshops that […]
WeirFoulds Proud to Support Discussion around Driving Change as Sponsor of the 11th Canadian Lawyer InHouse Annual General Counsel Roundtable
WeirFoulds is proud to support and host the 11th Canadian Lawyer InHouse Annual General Counsel Roundtable. As the role of general counsel continues to evolve in terms of responsibility, scope and expectations, we are happy to partner on this initiative that reviews and discusses issues critical to the success of the clients we serve.
Municipal and Planning Law Update: Bill 73 – Changes to the Planning Act
Bill 73 – Changes to the Planning Act In March 2015, we reported on the Province’s first reading of Bill 73 Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 and some […]
Non-Resident Employer Certification Regime: Withholding Relief for Non-Resident Employers and Employees
INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW UPDATEOn June 23, 2016, Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 received Royal Assent, which among other things, enacts a non-resident employer certificate regime that may be of interest to employers sending employees to Canada.
26 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 26 of our lawyers are recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Nine of our colleagues are appearing in the Directory for the first time in this year’s edition.
Congratulations to WeirFoulds Women and Frank Walwyn, Recipients of 2016 Lexpert® Zenith Awards Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that the WeirFoulds Women (WFW) initiative and our esteemed colleague Frank Walwyn were both selected as 2016 Lexpert® Zenith Awards winners. This year’s Zenith Awards celebrate those who have demonstrated excellence, action and thought leadership in ways that have advanced diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and in society at large.
Marie-Andrée Vermette Elected a Director of The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been elected a Director of The Advocates’ Society. The Board of Directors is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of The Advocates’ Society. Marie-Andrée will also be a member of some of the Society’s Standing Committees.