Quiz: Navigating public-private partnerships
The 70s, 80s and 90s brought far too little investment in the repair of existing infrastructure and development of new infrastructure, leading to recognition around 2000-03 that all levels of […]
Troubles, Tricks and Tragedies: Financial Abuse of Powers of Attorney
It is difficult to believe that siblings or trusted friends could abuse a position of trust and confidence. You might discover that your parents’ foreign property has been transferred to […]
WeirFoulds Partner W.A. Derry Millar to Receive 2014 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that our Partner Derry Millar has been chosen to receive a 2014 Law Society Medal. The Medal was established in 1985 by the Law Society of Upper Canada to honour outstanding lawyers in Ontario who provide exceptional service, whether in a particular area of practice, in the academic sphere, or in some other professional capacity.
WeirFoulds Partners Kenneth Prehogan and Kim Mullin Achieve Significant Win for Midland Resources Holding Limited in Alleged Fraud Case
WeirFoulds LLP congratulates partners Kenneth Prehogan and Kim Mullin and their co-counsel Symon Zucker, who obtained a judgment of over $46 million for their client Midland Resources Holding Limited, a […]
Budget 2014: Changes to the Taxation of Trusts and Estates
The Canadian Federal Budget was tabled on February 11, 2014 and contains several important changes to the taxation of trusts and estates. We were somewhat prepared for this as a […]
Sneaking and Peeking: The Future of Securities Investigation Has Arrived
In the 1983 classic Scarface, Tony Montana was recorded laundering millions of dollars by a video camera disguised as a clock. His captors understood one important lesson: capturing sophisticated criminals […]
Beware the Pitfalls of the Notice of Default
It is well established law that distress and termination are mutually exclusive remedies. Distress proceedings are fundamentally inconsistent with a termination of the lease, as the former contemplates the continuation […]
Quiz: Make sure policies comply with law of the land
Employment policies help employers clarify their expectations to their employees. Policies also help establish guidelines for dealing with day-to-day issues such as vacation, overtime, sick leave, and use of social […]
Leading the way – Q & A with Lisa Borsook
Executive partner Lisa Borsook is interviewed in this article. Managing partner at WeirFoulds LLP from 2007 to 2012, she has been recognized as a leading practitioner by Lexpert; was named […]
Accommodation issue shows human rights principles are working
The intense public discussion about a student accommodation issue at York University has provoked comments from politicians, academics and many others, including the professor who turned down the request. A […]
How to avoid family litigation after you die
It may seem illogical to pose the question: “How to avoid family litigation after you die?” given the obvious: you’re dead. However, after you are gone, family members can end […]
The case for ladies only
Lisa Borsook is featured in The case for ladies only, a Canadian Lawyer magazine cover story. Click here to read the entire article. In their book Breaking Through: Tales from […]
Four WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Four WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked in the 16th edition of Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. We are pleased to congratulate each of our […]
Congratulations to Hilary Book and Michael Dolphin, our newest partners
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce Hilary Book and Michael Dolphin have been admitted to the partnership. Hilary practises civil and commercial litigation. Her experience includes acting in shareholder disputes, […]
Risks of International Tort Litigation at Home
Many Canadian companies with global operations are unacquainted with the risks of domestic tort litigation as a result of their business activities in foreign countries. While there has been increased […]