Promises to Repair and Limitation Periods: Extending the Time to Sue
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal shows that a defendant’s promise to fix a problem may extend the time limit for bringing a proceeding under Ontario’s Limitations Act, […]
Webinar: Let’s Mind the Data – Understanding Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
WeirFoulds, the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) and a cross section of industry professionals discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, including the potential ethical implications in the legal space. Click […]
The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group heats up Bay Street!
On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group hosted its 2nd Annual Caribbean Fête. Frank Walwyn, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen of the Caribbean Practice Group welcomed more […]
The Independence of Expert Witnesses – Part II
This article continues the discussion in “The Independence of Expert Witnesses”, which was published on April 2, 2018. Now that we have some case law applying White Burgess Langille Inman […]
Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias with the Toronto Star
WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias in the article “A frustrating refrain: ‘You don’t look like a lawyer’” published in the February 19, 2019 edition of the Toronto Star. […]
Glenn Ackerley speaks with Daily Commercial News about recent victory for Ontario subcontractors
Glenn Ackerley, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction Law Practice Group, spoke with Daily Commercial News about the recent judgment in the Ontario Court of Appeal, which ruled that unpaid subcontractors should […]
WeirFoulds congratulates winners of the 2019 Arnup Cup competition
WeirFoulds is proud to continue as the sponsor of the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The competition took place […]
Lisa Danay Wallace talks tech competency rules with Law Times
Lisa Danay Wallace of WeirFoulds’ Technology and IP Practice Group weighed in on the tech competency debate in a recent article by Anita Balakrishnan in Law Times. The front page […]
A Refresher on Discoverability Principles
Several decisions were issued by the Ontario Court of Appeal over the last year regarding the discoverability principles under section 5 of the Limitations Act, 2002:[i] 5. (1) A claim […]
WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2019
WeirFoulds is proud to continue to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The Cup bears the name of […]
Macdonald Allen discusses the One Judge Model pilot project with Canadian Lawyer
WeirFoulds associate Macdonald Allen discussed the Court’s initiative to speed up Ontario’s civil justice system with the February 1, 2019 launch of the One Judge Model case management pilot project […]
Condominiums & Construction Liens
Registering construction liens against condominiums presents some unique challenges. This article will outline some of those challenges and present some check-lists that can be used to ensure a lien is […]
Jamaica’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms: An ineffective safeguard for oppression
At the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act – and Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms – in April 1982, the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, former Prime […]
The Civil Trial in Ontario: The Culture Shift from the “Sport of Kings” Towards the “One Judge Model”
Effective February 1, 2019, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will implement the Provincial Civil Case Management Pilot – One Judge Model (the “Pilot”). Civil litigants may apply to participate […]
Foiled by Fonts: How Expert Evidence on Fonts Demonstrated Trusts Were Shams
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently reviewed the indicia of a sham trust in McGoey (Re).[1] Gerald McGoey, an undischarged bankrupt, and his wife, Kathryn McGoey, claimed to be […]