Changes to construction plans? Building permits can be revoked
In a recent WeirFoulds win, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that a chief building official can revoke a building permit if the facts on the ground change after the permit is issued, even if the changes don’t affect what’s built at the end of the day.
Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact
Ontario residents will soon benefit from greater protections for their drinking water, but these protections will come with both responsibilities and changes for municipalities.
Municipal actions. Court reactions.
With the actions of municipalities having such a direct and wide-ranging impact on the communities they serve, conflicts inevitably occur and court cases result. Here are a few recent cases you may find of interest.
Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities
A new era for municipal governments in Ontario was ushered in on January 1, 2007 with the proclamation of Bill 130’s major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001.
Changes to Ontario’s CVOR System – Effective April 2, 2007
If you hold a CVOR, you need to be aware of important changes to the CVOR system which came into effect on April 2, 2007.
Business Case for Diversity
Law firms are reviewing their policies, ranging from recruitment to retention, to improve their diversityand serve their clients better
Managing Success – Managing Partner interview
Lisa Borsook, who chairs the commercial leasing practice group at the 80-lawyer Toronto firm of WeirFoulds LLP, was recently picked to lead the firm, becoming what is believed to be […]
Passages to India
The world’s largest democracy is on the move, scouring the world for energy, money, infrastructure and legal expertise. Canadian companiesand their lawyersare helping to meet the demand.
Staying Vigilant
While e-discovery is well established as a major concern for in-house counsel, it’s also clear that the issue is only becoming more complexand potentially fraught with unknown pitfalls.
The rising risks of the e-document evolution
With electronic files now dominating workplace documentation and communication, significant litigation risks have emerged relating to the production of e-documents when a dispute arises. The good news? A proper document management plan can reduce these potential risks substantially.
At the Top
The Lawyers Weekly interviews WeirFoulds’ managing partner, Lisa Borsook.
Privilege Under Fire
As North American securities regulators crack down on corporate fraud, a cornerstone legal principle, solicitor-client privilege, has been caught in the crossfire. Today, in-house counsel wear huge targets on their […]
A Man With A Mission
Star lawyer Frank Walwyn guides aspiring black students through the minefields of the legal profession.
Keeping secrets: Have you done enough to protect your proprietary information?
Recent high-profile cases in the news have demonstrated that a company may go to great lengths to acquire the confidential information of a competitor. An unscrupulous company will use sophisticated […]
Flexing that municipal muscle
In their legislative role, municipalities face challenges not seen by other levels of government. Luckily, there’s never been a better time for creative solutions.