Leadership Perspective Roundup: Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District
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 […]
Accountability, Transparency and Professional Ethics: Today’s Challenges for the Ontario College of Teachers
At the 2013 Annual Meeting of Members Raj Anand, a lawyer, arbitrator and mediator with WeirFoulds LLP and a member of the board of directors of the Law Society of […]
Lisa Borsook Recognized as a Law Firm Leader
Lisa Borsook is featured in this ABA Journal cover story as one of the six law firm leaders. WeirFoulds is the only Canadian firm to be featured, with quotes from […]
Lisa Borsook Recognized as a Law Firm Leader
Lisa Borsook, is featured in this ABA Journal cover story as one of the six law firm leaders. WeirFoulds is the only Canadian Firm to be featured, with quotes from […]
Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate
Municipal governments have broad powers to regulate many aspects of commercial operations, including land use and zoning regulations, business licencing, and billboard and signage regulations. Commercial real estate owners need […]
2013 Ontario Budget: Capital Markets Essentials
Premier Kathleen Wynn’s Ontario budget was tabled on May 2, 2013. It contains proposed new powers for the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) to “update and strengthen” securities laws in Ontario. […]
At Phalt? The Road to Compliance in the Paving Industry
In recent months, four European competition agencies have targeted what they are calling “asphalt cartels”, alleging that various road-paving companies in their respective jurisdictions have engaged in price-fixing, collusion, or […]
Securities Law Quarterly – Q1 2013
Our coverage is succinct and targeted to serve the needs of issuers and their advisors. In the first quarter of 2013, regulators proposed new measures to increase board flexibility in […]
2013 Federal Budget – Essentials for the Mining Industry
The federal budget, released on March 21, 2013, contains tax measures specifically affecting the mining industry. Download the PDF to read the full update.
A new test for boardroom liability; Ontario trying to force directors of bankrupt manufacturer to cover remediation costs at former factory
WeirFoulds partner, Paul Guy is quoted in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Globe and Mail website.
Essential Themes from the 2013 Women in Leadership and Business Conference
Partner, Sylvia Adriano and Associate, Kim Lawton attended the 2013 Women in Leadership and Business Conference (WILB) a national learning forum designed for female leaders, managers and entrepreneurs. This article […]
“It becomes about everyone”; Human rights case puts spotlight on migrant workers
WeirFoulds associate Farah Malik is mentioned in this article as the Justicia representative. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Brantford Expositor website.
Retainers and Opening Files
The area of estates and trusts can present practitioners with unique problems, many of which can be avoided or mitigated by taking appropriate measures at the outset of the solicitor-client […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Rob Prichard, Chair – Board of Metrolinx
On April 18, as part of our “Leadership Perspective” Series, Robert Prichard, Chair of the Board of Metrolinx, spoke to a room of municipal, planning, real estate and business leaders […]
Shnaider ex-business partner tells court that he was ‘mistaken’ about earlier testimony
WeirFoulds partner, Kenneth Prehogan is mentioned in this article. Please click here to read the article as it appears on The Globe and Mail website.