Ontario Environment Industry Association releases climate resilient infrastructure report with the leadership of WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko
On January 28, 2022, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (“ONEIA”) released a report titled, Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient Economy, Resilient Future: Exploring Ontario’s climate vulnerability and the case for resilience, written […]
WEPPA 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 some of the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Lorraine M. Fleck to its Technology and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine M. Fleck has joined the partnership effective January 10, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Lorraine brings with her a […]
COVID-19 and Business Interruption Claims: No Coverage Absent Direct Physical Damage
In two companion actions,[i] the Quebec Court of Appeal recently validated the Honourable Justice Davis’ findings that business interruption losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic are not covered losses in the […]
Further Changes to COVID-19 Rent Support Measures
Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change as new Regulations are made. As Canada enters yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government (the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Krista Chaytor provides comment to Daily Commercial News on the role of tolling agreements in construction project disputes
On January 13, 2022, Daily Commercial News published “Legal Notes: Tolling agreements maintain project progress despite ongoing disputes” by John Bleasby. Disputes are almost inevitable in large construction projects. However, […]
WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $4.4M private placement
On December 22, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSXV: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $4,437,902.61 from the sale of flow-through shares and hard dollar […]
Cineworld v Cineplex: What does it mean to operate movie theatres in the ordinary course during a pandemic?
On December 14, 2021, the Honourable Justice Barbara Conway of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Commercial List rendered her decision in Cineplex v Cineworld, 2021 ONSC 8016. Justice Conway […]
That’s an Order! Ministry of Labour reminds Employers that Compliance with Orders to Pay (and other Statutory Obligations) are not Optional
A Toronto-based newspaper and advertising company – and its director – were recently fined $90,000 and $10,000 respectively for failing to pay employees the wages they were owed,[i] serving as […]
WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership are committed to […]
Daily Commercial News cites WeirFoulds Partners Faren Bogach and Krista Chaytor in Legal Notes article on future claims related to COVID-19 distortions
On December 23, 2021, John Bleasby reported on a global review of the construction industry conducted by dispute resolution consultants HKA that suggests a surge of COVID related disputes may […]
WeirFoulds Ranked First Place in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2021
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 23rd annual ranking of the top-10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Lori Isaj to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Lori Isaj as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Lori practiced at a full-service mid-sized law […]
Government Liability in Negligence: The Supreme Court Weighs in on Core Policy Immunity
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 (“Marchi”), provides helpful guidance for municipalities and other government actors in assessing whether their actions and decisions […]
Partner Raj Anand appointed to the Discipline Committee of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been appointed as a member of the inaugural Discipline Committee of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA). […]