Out of the “Frye” Pan and into the Fire
Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate. There, the Ontario Court of Appeal determined […]
Ex-Ropes & Gray, Foley Hoag Lawyer Settles with NHLPA in Employment Dispute
WeirFoulds partner, Caroline Abela is quoted in this article. Download the PDF to read the full article.
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It
An Easier Way To Give, and Be Remembered For It.
City Hires Pitbull Lawyer
The City of Brampton has hired a Toronto lawyer to help defend the seizure of two dogs last month. Barnet Kussner of the firm Weirfoulds is on the case for […]
India Cracks Down on IP Violations: High Court Begins Awarding Punitive Damages to Plaintiffs
High court begins awarding punitive damages to plaintiffs.
Ontario General Contractors Association Welcomes Supreme Court Tender Contract Ruling
A Supreme Court of Canada decision that found that British Columbia breached its own tender contract preserves the integrity of tendering and bidding, states the Ontario General Contractors Association.
Be Prepared! Bill 168 amends Occupational Health and Safety Act
New workplace violence and harassment obligations for Ontario employers take effect June 15, 2010 Are you ready to comply?
WeirFoulds Partner John O’Sullivan Certified as Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that John O’Sullivan has been certified as a Registered Contentious Trust and Probate Specialist and a member of the Association of Contentious Trust and […]
New Toronto Construction Association Chair Sees a Growing Role for Lawyers
During the course of a legal career that has spanned two decades, newly elected Toronto Construction Association (TCA) chairman Glenn Ackerley has seen his fair share of change.
The Little Red Handbook for Municipal Councillors
An essential guide for municipal councillors, officers and staff, including municipal lawyers and lawyers in private practice, respecting clients who deal with municipalities in Ontario.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?
Toronto property owners with development objectives in mind will want to follow carefully the City of Toronto’s harmonization of pre-amalgamation zoning by-laws.
WeirFoulds Partner Gets Construction Gig
The Toronto Construction Association has elected Glenn Ackerley, a partner at WeirFoulds LLP, as chairman.
Mid-Sized Firms Jockey for Clients
While the Canadian economy appears to be more stable in early 2010 as compared to last year, one lasting result from the turbulence of 2009 is increased competition among law […]
WeirFoulds Partner Frank E. Walwyn Receives Black Law Students Association Award
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Frank E. Walwyn is the recipient of the Legal Excellence Award from the Black Law Students’ Association of Osgoode Hall Law School for […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn W. Ackerley Elected Chairman of Toronto Construction Association
Glenn Ackerley, a Partner at WeirFoulds LLP, has been elected Chairman of the Toronto Construction Association. Glenn Ackerley exclusively practises construction law in all aspects of projects and related disputes. […]