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Jun 16, 2022

Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition

Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law,…

Mar 30, 2022

Here’s the Drill: Early Occupancy in Construction Contracts: How does it really Work?

In December 2020 the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released an updated version of the widely used CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract. In December 2021, the Canadian Construction…

Aug 26, 2021

Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category

WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized…

Jul 27, 2021

Lien Rights: To Assign or Not to Assign (Should you ask the question?)

Assignment of lien is a powerful but underused section of Ontario’s Construction Act. Assignment allows a party with lien rights to transfer their rights (and rights to…

Apr 23, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

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…

Mar 17, 2021

Only Bricks and Mortar? Your Performance Bond Might Cover More Than You Think

Players in the construction industry rely on risk allocation to keep the industry functioning. As Covid-19 has reminded us, the world is full of uncertainty; even carefully…

Oct 27, 2020

Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine

In their recent article, “Resolving Construction Disputes in a COVID World” Krista Chaytor, Michael Swartz and Brian Kuchar discuss the current challenge for Ontario’s contractors in reconciling…

Jul 31, 2020

Daily Commercial News reports on panel with Michael Swartz on managing risk in construction contracts

Partner Michael Swartz spoke on the Canadian Institute’s July 16, 2020 webinar on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts and Projects. The session is discussed in the article,…

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…

Jan 29, 2019

Condominiums & Construction Liens

Registering construction liens against condominiums presents some unique challenges. This article will outline some of those challenges and present some check-lists that can be used to ensure…

Feb 10, 2017

Michael Swartz is the Winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence

Michael Swartz, a construction partner at WeirFoulds, has been selected by the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Nominations & Awards Committee as the winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence.

Nov 12, 2012

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal…

Jun 11, 2012

Quiz: Side-stepping procurement traps

How would you resolve these case situations?

Jun 1, 2010

“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes

Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.

Sep 1, 2007

Dealing With Construction Liens

Jackhammers, nail guns, power saws…ah…the sounds of fall in the city. Recent reports estimate that residential real estate values will increase by 9.5 % this year, and that the average home price in Canada will top $300,000 for the first time. And we already know the state of affairs in commercial construction (especially in Calgary and Vancouver). But did you know that one of the natural consequences of construction is…you guessed it!….the construction lien?

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