Troubles, Tricks and Tragedies: Financial Abuse of Powers of Attorney
It is difficult to believe that siblings or trusted friends could abuse a position of trust and confidence. You might discover that your parents’ foreign property has been transferred to […]
How to avoid family litigation after you die
It may seem illogical to pose the question: “How to avoid family litigation after you die?” given the obvious: you’re dead. However, after you are gone, family members can end […]
Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
The Recovery of Stolen Assets in Canada: Civil and Criminal Remedies
In Canada, the fraud victim has four avenues that would aid in the recovery of the stolen funds: (1) the pursuit of civil remedies; (2) the pursuit of criminal remedies; […]
“Canada” in Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2nd Ed.
This article appeared in the second edition of Global Legal Insights Litigation & Dispute Resolution; published by Global Legal Group Ltd, London. In the chapter on Canada, Caroline Abela, Krista […]
Common Disputes Among Family Business Owners
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Prevent Estate Battles
No matter how well someone crafts her estate plan, ex-spouses, disgruntled business partners, estranged children and misguided family members can still challenge her wishes. Estate professionals must anticipate such backlash. […]
Retainers and Opening Files
The area of estates and trusts can present practitioners with unique problems, many of which can be avoided or mitigated by taking appropriate measures at the outset of the solicitor-client […]
To Be Or Not To Be? The Question of the Exclusion of Trust Property Upon Marriage Breakdown
Ludmer v Ludmer 2013 ONSC 784 is a case that dealt with, among other things, the exclusion of trust property in a net family property calculation upon a marriage breakdown. […]
Crossing the Border or Crossing the Line: How Representing Clients May Harm Them
Lawyers who represented Nortel’s former executives were compelled to act as witnesses during criminal proceedings. Download the PDF to read the full article.
Hansen Estate: An Expansive Approach to the “Course of Dealing” Test
The Court of Appeal in Hansen Estate v. Hansen affirmed and refined the “course of dealing” test. If this test is passed, it is sufficient to establish when a joint […]
Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook, 2010+)
Electronic data is modifying how lawyers interact, changing how information is collected and used, and transforming the courtrooms. This in-depth resource examines and analyzes the issues relating to electronic documents.
Putting Your Best Case Forward: Tips for Preparing for a Summary Judgement Motion
Strategy and Evidence: It is all about Timing Generally, parties may bring a motion for summary judgment any time after the delivery of the statement of defence and before the […]
Key Goals of Examination-in-Chief
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Case Management: Cumbersome, Costly or Crucial
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