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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…

Apr 23, 2019

The Final Skirmish in the Trillium Class Action: Class Counsel’s Charge With Respect to Fees and Disbursements Trumps GM’s Prior Perfected Security Interest

One of the few Ontario class actions to proceed through trial to judgment and subsequent appeals, the Trillium Motor World Ltd. (“Trillium”) v. General Motors of Canada…

Jun 19, 2018

Libel Tourism and Forum Shopping: The Supreme Court of Canada Applies the Van Breda Test to an Internet Defamation Claim

In Haaretz.com v. Goldhar,[1] a decision released on June 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada confronted the array of thorny analytical and practical issues raised by…

Dec 8, 2017

“Entrepreneurial” Class Plaintiff Hit With $1 Million Costs Award

In Yip v. HSBC Holdings plc, a decision released on November 20, 2017, Justice Perell awarded partial indemnity costs of $1 million to defendants that had succeeded, on jurisdictional and forum conveniens grounds, in defeating a proposed shareholder class action.

Sep 29, 2017

Michael Statham discusses Canadian securities class actions with Corporate Disputes Magazine

WeirFoulds Managing Partner Michael Statham is a featured panelist in a discussion of Canadian Securities Class Action Litigation in Oct-Dec 2017 issue of Corporate Disputes Magazine.

Apr 5, 2016

Benchmark Canada Recognizes Eight WeirFoulds Lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that eight partners have been listed in the 4th edition of Benchmark Canada, the Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys.

Jul 13, 2015

Marie-Andrée Vermette Discusses Trillium Motor World Class Action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP with Canadian Lawyer Inhouse

Marie-Andrée Vermette, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, discussed the recent decision in the Trillium Motor World class action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP with…

Jul 9, 2015

WeirFoulds Acts as Co-counsel for Trillium Motor World in Class Action against GM Canada and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Justice Thomas McEwen released his highly-anticipated judgment following the class action trial in Trillium Motor World Ltd. v. General Motors of Canada Limited and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.

Jul 1, 2012

Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook)

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.

Mar 30, 2012

Clute, other former GM dealer win court battle

WeirFoulds is mentioned in this article with regards to the class action suit against General Motors and another Toronto law firm. Click here for the complete article.

Aug 2, 2010

The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace

This text is almost certain to become the leading Canadian reference source for lawyers and litigants regarding electronic documents and the law of electronic discovery. Download a…

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