Jun 27, 2022Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve as OBA Law Section executives for 2022-2023 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 as Law Section executives…
Feb 1, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Philip Cho’s nomination to the 2022 Registrar’s Committee was approved by Chief Justice Morawetz. The Registrar’s Committee is a sub-committee of…
Jan 24, 2022WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes On November 20, 2021, long-awaited amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) came into force. The amendments are a welcome change to WEPP and will close…
Jun 28, 2021A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 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…
Jun 17, 2021If a debt is outstanding, but not enforceable in court… is it really a debt? The classic pseudo-philosophical question of: If a tree falls in a forest when no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? reveals a tension around…
May 12, 2021WeirFoulds kicks off Asian Heritage Month 2021 with an educational webinar, “Not Your Model Minority: The Problem with Asian Stereotypes” The month of May is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians. The theme for this year’s Asian…
Oct 1, 2020WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Korean Lawyers WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho, Partner and Member of the Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors for…
Jun 25, 2020Multiple 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, 2020The Bluberi Decision: “No” to Vote-Rigging and “Yes” to Litigation Funding On May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released its decision in 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp.,[1] after hearing arguments on January 23,…
Nov 6, 2019Webinar: Commercial Litigation Seminar – Pre-Litigation Positioning: Tips for Improving Your Case Our commercial litigators discuss best practices for when litigation is anticipated, including tips to avoid litigation and/or to position your case in the best possible way for…
Oct 29, 2019Enhancing Security of Pensions in Insolvency Proceedings: Amendments to BIA and CCAA to Take Effect in November On November 1, 2019, several amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the BIA) and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the CCAA) will take effect. Previously, our…
Jun 20, 2019Multiple 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…
Jun 4, 2019“Just Friends” or Something More? Court Finds Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Were Dealing at Arm’s Length In 1085372 Ontario Limited v. Kulawick, 2019 ONSC 2344, the Honourable Justice Penny dismissed an action to set aside a transaction under s. 96(1) of the Bankruptcy…
May 21, 2019WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month WeirFoulds is proud that our people reflect our Canadian identity. As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we look at the many contributions made by East…
Mar 19, 2019WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in…