What is the Reasonable Apportionment of Fault? The Case of the CNRL Emulsion Pipeline Failure
In Canadian Natural Resources Limited v. Wood Group Mustang (Canada) Inc. (IMV Projects Inc.), 2018 ABCA 305, the Alberta Court of Appeal very recently dealt with an appeal arising from […]
Streamlining Growth Management – Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017
On January 15, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced proposed amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (the “Growth Plan”) on the Environmental […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that F. Philip Carpenter, Caroline Garrod, and Brian Kuchar have joined the firm as associates in two different practice groups. Below is a brief background […]
WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has taken the #1 spot in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 20th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new partners
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Arezes, Conor Dooley and Sylvain Rouleau have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2019. Our three newest additions to the partnership each […]
WeirFoulds represents Harte Gold in Comprehensive US$70 Million Debt Financing Package
On June 1, 2018, Harte Gold Corp. (“Harte Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX: HRT / OTC: HRTFF / Frankfurt: H4O) announced it has closed the US$70 million debt financing package […]
Summary of Bill 66 – Proposed Planning Act Changes
On December 6, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced a bill entitled “Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018″ (“Bill 66“). Also introduced at the same time was a proposed Regulation […]
WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation
On November 28, 2018, Benefit Partners Inc. (“Benefit Partners” or “BPI”) announced the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation (TSX-V: PEO). WeirFoulds represented Benefit Partners Inc. and its principals, […]
Here One Minute, Gone the Next: BC Court of Appeal Overturns Chambers Judge’s Decision to Grant Leave to Appeal an Arbitral Award in Richmont Mines Inc. v. Teck Resources Limited
In its recent decision in Richmont Mines Inc. v. Teck Resources Limited, the British Columbia Court of Appeal emphasized the strict limits on the availability of appeal for arbitral awards.[i] […]
WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada for 2019. […]
The Perils of Prediction: Lessons for Regulators in the Age of Big Data
You’ve likely read one too many articles that start by telling you that big data is watching you and predicting what you will do or buy next. About how it […]
Reminder to Ontario Corporations: Deadline to have your Real Property Register is December 10, 2018
In December 2016, new record keeping obligations were imposed by way of amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA“); the Ontario Corporations Act (the “CA“); and the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010. The […]
Start Shredding: The Ultimate Limitation Period Is About to Extinguish Claims
The Limitations Act, 2002 (“Act”) has been in force since January 1, 2004. However, section 15 of the Act, which establishes an ultimate limitation period of fifteen years, has not […]
Webinar: Breakfast with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish
WeirFoulds hosted a breakfast seminar with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish, to discuss FIPPA, MFIPPA and PHIPA. Click here to access the webinar recording. This webinar was […]
Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law
Aisling Flarity, Sean Foran, Megan Mah and Daniel Wong from WeirFoulds, and Jason Mandlowitz of Mandlowitz Consulting take us through some current hot topics in employment law: cannabis, psychological health […]