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.
The Functus Officio Doctrine: Food for Regulatory Fodder
Consider the following hypothetical: The “Vetting Committee”[1] of a professional regulator refers specified allegations of professional misconduct against a member to the Discipline Committee. After the Notice of Hearing is […]
Premises Damaged by Fire? Don’t Be Left Holding the Bag
An Appellate Review of Insurance and Indemnity Clauses in a Commercial LeaseIn an article from January 2015, we cautioned landlords and tenants to pay particular attention to the interplay of […]
Levelling the Playing Field: CCES Guidance for Creating Inclusive Environments in Sports
The treatment and legal protection of the transgender community has become an increasingly important topic globally. In North America, a recent North Carolina law requiring people to use public bathrooms […]
The Benefits of Brightfields Developments for Municipalities
The increasing viability and importance of distributed energy resources, and the content of the provincial government’s policies on climate change, make the use of brownfields sites for brightfields developments a compelling option for municipalities.*
Chris Tzekas Discusses Expropriation with CityTV News
Chris Tzekas, administrative law and civil litigation partner at WeirFoulds, spoke to Adrian Ghobrial of CityTV News on May 31, 2016 about expropriation issues related to the proposed Scarborough subway extension.