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WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 19, 2021

Is Your Construction Site “Essential”?

As part of the Ontario government’s latest declaration of emergency and provincewide Stay-at-Home order, enhanced public health and enforcement measures came into effect on Saturday April 17,…

Feb 24, 2021

Reasonable, or Unreasonable? That is the Question – Using Discretion in Construction Projects Should be Reasonable

On February 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District[1] (“Wastech”). This decision…

Jan 12, 2021

Conduct Matters in Contracts: What You Need to Know About the Duty of Honest Performance in Construction Contracts

On December 18, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in C.M. Callow Inc v Tammy Zollinger[1] (“Callow”); this decision will impact contractors, subcontractors,…

Dec 22, 2020

Business as Usual-ish: Construction Activities and a New Lockdown for Ontario

Although Ontario is heading back into lockdown starting this Boxing Day, for those in the construction industry it remains very much business as usual (which is to…

Nov 3, 2020

WeirFoulds construction lawyers and law clerk talk to Daily Commercial News about COVID-19’s impact on litigation

In the October 30, 2020 article, “Legal Notes: Four ways COVID-19’s legacy will impact, contracts, litigation and labour” published by Daily Commercial News, WeirFoulds construction lawyers Faren…

Oct 7, 2020

WeirFoulds wins Ontario Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The virtual Awards Gala…

Jun 25, 2020

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for…

Jun 23, 2020

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global…

Jun 4, 2020

Construction Site and COVID-19: Health and Safety Resources

We understand that your inbox, Twitter feed and the news are full of COVID-19 updates, articles and notices. The recommendations and information about health and safety are…

May 15, 2020

Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?

UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government…

Apr 27, 2020

Hot Take: Mandatory Temperature Screenings are a Reasonable Imposition

Drastic times do, occasionally, call for drastic measures. Although there is no debate that these are drastic times, that alone does not necessarily give employers free reign…

Apr 22, 2020

WeirFoulds’ commercial leasing group returns with an all-new season of WeirTalking Leasing, podcast series

WeirFoulds LLP’s Commercial Leasing Group is pleased to launch part one of the second season of WeirTalking Leasing – a legal podcast series highlighting the top commercial…

Apr 15, 2020

Tips for Preparing for E-Litigation

E-litigation—litigation that is either paperless or virtual—is the way of the future. This was already becoming true when we conducted the first paperless trial in the history…

Apr 13, 2020

The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released

From the moment the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency—closing all non-essential business and suspending limitation periods and the timelines for taking steps in legal…

Mar 26, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers start #CommunityOverCOVID movement to donate would-be lunch money to local food bank

While many professionals have started working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Health Canada has issued a…

Mar 19, 2020

Deconstructing the Construction Act

Don’t Let Notice Requirements in Your Construction Contracts Go Unnoticed

Notice as a Prerequisite to Claims under Construction Contracts Construction projects will be impacted by COVID-19. Although you might not know exactly how your project will be…

Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19: Time to Check your Construction Contract’s Force Majeure Clause

If you are considering submitting a claim in respect of delays caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, or if you have already received notice in respect of the…

Mar 10, 2020

Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm

For a second year in a row and in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), the WeirFoulds Women Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a…

Aug 21, 2019

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…

Jul 4, 2019

Daily Commercial News summarizes impact of Construction Act changes as discussed at recent WeirFoulds seminar

Daily Commercial News published an article that features a number of our lawyers titled, “Lawyers outline biggest impacts from Construction Act changes”. The piece highlights some of…

Jun 20, 2019

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been elected as Members-at-Large of the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Section executives for the 2019-2020…

May 6, 2019

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 17, 2019

WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program…

Mar 8, 2019

IWD 2019: WeirFoulds celebrates by recognizing contributions across the firm and hosting Olympian Renata Fast

As part of the firm’s celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, the WeirFoulds Women Committee and the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds…

Oct 22, 2018

WeirFoulds is proud to continue to support the “From Her Lips to Our Ears” event hosted by the Women’s Brain Health Initiative

WeirFoulds is proud to continue to support the Women’s Brain Health Initiative “From Her Lips to Our Ears” conversation and cocktail reception. The event will be held…

Jun 12, 2018

Faren Bogach elected to OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Executive (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Faren Bogach in being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Construction & Infrastructure Law section for the coming year. As Executive-at-Large, Faren will play…

Jun 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Women Spearheaded a Collaborative Effort with Girls E-Mentorship

WeirFoulds’ Associates Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen spearheaded a collaborative effort with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) to offer an afternoon of speed mentoring to high school girls in…

Jan 11, 2017

WeirFoulds Welcomes Two New Partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Faren Bogach and Bianca La Neve have joined the Partnership. Faren Bogach has a litigation practice focused on construction and…

Sep 17, 2014

Going the Extra Mile in Construction Law

WeirFoulds Associate Faren Bogach discusses overcoming many hurdles as a woman in a male-dominated profession and how she is making a name for herself in the challenging…

Jun 5, 2014

From the Ground Up: Legal Issues for Women Entrepreneurs Roundup

On May 29, 2014, the Women of WeirFoulds held a lively morning event featuring two savvy panelsone hosted by lawyers, the other by Toronto entrepreneurson how to succeed in today’s fast-paced market as you start and grow your business.
Photo: Lori Duffy, Sarah Bull, Jennifer Durand, Sylvia O’Brien, Lindsay MacMillan, Jessica Ching, Hilary Book, Andrea Green.

Nov 15, 2012

Have You Complied With The AODA’s Customer Service Standard? Time is Running Out

Effective January 1, 2012, the Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) applies to all people, businesses and organizations that provide…

Oct 18, 2011

Working in Canada: An Overview of Employment Law

Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplacein the relationships between management and employee,…

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