Cuthbertson v. Rasouli and its Implications for Substitute Decision-Makers
In a recent and much-anticipated judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada in Cuthbertson v.Rasouli confirmed that withdrawing or withholding life support constitutes treatment which, inturn, requires consent from a patient […]
Spilling secrets: The end of confidentiality in offshore financial centres
The Cayman Islands, Nevis and the British Virgin Islands (“BVI“) bring to mind images of turquoise waters, white sand beaches and offshore bank accounts and corporations where the super wealthy stash […]
Securities Law Quarterly – Q3 2013
In the third quarter of 2013, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC“) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA“) both provided updates to the market the OSC on possible new prospectus exemptions […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Amanda Lang
Our last leadership perspectives event of 2013 featured Amanda Lang; bestselling author, award-winning journalist and senior business correspondent for CBC News, in which she reflected on the critical connection between […]
The Leadership Perspective Roundup with Amanda Lang
Our last leadership perspectives event of 2013 featured Amanda Lang; bestselling author, award-winning journalist and senior business correspondent for CBC News, in which she reflected on the critical connection between […]
Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
Proceedings involving the OSC: 10 Things Every Dealer Should Know
Complying with regulatory obligations under securities law is a top priority for exempt market dealers (“EMDs”) across Ontario who want to avoid proceedings involving the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC” or […]
Real Estate Licensing considerations for EMDs
In the recent editions of Exempt Market Update, in the articles Engagement Letter Best Practices Part One and Part Two, we focused on two topical features of an EMD’s engagement […]
The Recovery of Stolen Assets in Canada: Civil and Criminal Remedies
In Canada, the fraud victim has four avenues that would aid in the recovery of the stolen funds: (1) the pursuit of civil remedies; (2) the pursuit of criminal remedies; […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Entrepreneurial Leadership Panel
On June 4, as part of our Leadership Perspective Series, Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, spoke to a room of business leaders about the vital importance of innovation to Canadas future.
Government support key to prompt payment
During the Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ (COCA) recent Construction Day at Queen’s Park, prompt payment was the number one topic of conversation, reported Glenn Ackerley, a partner in WeirFoulds […]
Opportunities and Risk
This year WeirFoulds ranked #2 in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms survey, conducted by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. The top 10 Ontario regional law firms see possibilities in this era […]
Opportunities and Risk
This year WeirFoulds ranked #2 in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms survey, conducted by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. The top 10 Ontario regional law firms see possibilities in this era […]
Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Issues
There are a myriad of statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and documents which govern the day-today activities of individuals, businesses, institutions, and other organizations operating throughout Canada and abroad. Watch the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan
We are pleased to announce that Abdul-Basit Khan (“ABK”) has joined the Firm in a leading role in the firm’s employment and labour practice. ABK has been practising management-side employment […]