Webinar: Subrogation – Oil & Gas and Construction Claims
WeirFoulds’ Subrogation and Recovery Practice Group hosted a webinar discussion on case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for advancing these […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
James Kosa speaks with Canadian Lawyer about AI use by in-house legal departments
Partner James Kosa spoke with Canadian Lawyer in the article “Sizing up AI for in-house” by Luis Millán. The piece discusses how legal departments are beginning to explore ways to […]
WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration in acquisition and private placement
On December 10, 2018, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (PX:TSX-V; OTC PINK:PGXPF) announced the completion of its acquisition of 2522962 Ontario Inc. (5SD Capital). WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eberschlag represented Pelangio Exploration in […]
Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals employed at large, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with more than 35 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in Security Enforcement and […]
Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss risk and limitation periods in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine
In their recent article, “Risk and Limitation Periods: Is Time on Your Side?”, Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss one of the biggest legal risks faced by contractors – that […]
WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics Inc. in completion of $5.75-million bought deal public offering
On February 27, 2019, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: ATE, OTCQB: ATBPF) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of 23,000,000 units of the Company at a […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Alyssa Armstrong, Cecile Ko Brock and Daniel P. Tessaro have joined the firm as associates. Alyssa Armstrong Alyssa joins the Professional Self-Regulatory Practice Group […]
Transportation Notes: Class Action Regarding Flight Passes Denied Certification
The Québec Superior Court recently declined to certify a class action based on the application of certain sections of the Consumer Protection Act or its Alberta equivalent to the sale […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choose Your Words Wisely: Uber’s Arbitration Clause For Employees Rejected by Ontario’s Court of Appeal
On January 2, 2019, Nordheimer J.A., writing for a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. The Court of Appeal […]
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 […]