The Caribbean Court of Justice and Appealing to Accession
The debate surrounding the accession to a final appellate court for the Caribbean Region rather than to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (“Privy Council” or “JCPC“) has evolved […]
Goodbye to “Ghost Hotels”: Tribunal Upholds City of Toronto’s Efforts to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Changes are coming to how Airbnb and other short-term accommodation marketplace websites operate in Toronto after a failed challenge by a group of landlords to the City of Toronto’s (the […]
Webinar: Beyond Boilerplate – Choice of Law and Choice of Jurisdiction Clauses
In this webinar, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen discuss how to transform boilerplate jurisdiction and choice of law clauses to reduce uncertainty and costs in litigation. They cover how to […]
Multi-Jurisdictional Class Actions – Court Clarifies the Doctrine of Abuse of Process
In DALI 675 Pension Fund v SNC Lavalin, 2019 ONSC 6512, the Ontario Superior Court provided guidance about the court’s ability to stay a class action at the pre-certification stage. […]
WeirFoulds represents Crédit Mutuel Equity in $30 million investment deal in Care Health Group
On December 3, 2019, it was announced that Crédit Mutuel Equity, one of the largest banking groups in France, invested $30 million in the independent pharmacy chain, Care Health Group, […]
WeirFoulds lawyers among Canada’s leading litigation lawyers in 2019 Lexpert Special Edition
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar and Frank Walwyn have been recognized in the 2019 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. Bryan Finlay […]
Webinar: Entire Agreement Clauses
In this webinar, John Buhlman and Megan Mah discuss the purpose, importance, and enforceability of entire agreement clauses. They also share some helpful drafting tips to consider when including an […]
WeirFoulds represents Knightstone Capital Management in $130M acquisition
On November 15, 2019, Knightstone Capital Management Inc. (“Knightstone”) announced that, through an affiliated entity, it acquired the Sheraton Gateway Hotel located in Terminal 3 of Toronto Pearson International Airport […]
Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children
While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve. For single people […]
Two weeks for those in need: WeirFoulds proudly hosts 2019 United Way fundraising campaign
On Friday, November 8, 2019, WeirFoulds wrapped up its annual two-week fundraising campaign in support of the United Way Greater Toronto. The firm’s United Way committee organized and executed a […]
WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy in completion of $3M secured loan financing
On October 31, 2019, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR, OTCQB: KNRLF, FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol”) announced the completion of a $3 million secured loan financing (the “Loan”) with FirePower Capital. The indicative […]
WeirFoulds tech lawyer James Kosa recognized as a 2019 Lexpert Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, technology and intellectual property partner, has been named by Lexpert as a 2019 Rising Star, Leading Lawyers Under 40. James was presented […]
Innocent Vendors, Mitigating Damages, and Crediting Deposits: Clarifying the Rules
The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently clarified the rules when a vendor relists a property and sells it at a loss following the original purchaser’s default. Questions were answered […]
Webinar: Commercial Litigation Seminar – Pre-Litigation Positioning: Tips for Improving Your Case
Our commercial litigators discuss best practices for when litigation is anticipated, including tips to avoid litigation and/or to position your case in the best possible way for a litigation launch. […]
SCG Legal named a Band 1 leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2020
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2020. The firm is a proud member of this international […]