Building It Up
The Regional Municipality of York and York Consortium 2002 have been working together in a public-private partnership to develop a new rapid transit system.
Lowe’s Buys Former Sam’s Club Location in Etobicoke
On February 2, 2011, Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completed its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in its former Sam’s Club location in Etobicoke.
Quiz: P3s and Infrastructure
Inside Infrastructure – can you work your way througha P3 transaction?
Case Law Update: Credifinance Securities Limited v DSLC Capital Corp
Trustee Constructive Trust Fraud Bankruptcy
Partner David Brown Interviewed about Industry Advocacy
Partner David Brown is interviewed for the Leader Series by the Financial Post about the benefits of launching and belonging to an industry advocacy association. David also offers up some […]
Canadian Execs Acquitted in U.S.
A Canadian night-vision equipment manufacturer and two of its executives have been acquitted in a San Francisco court of fraud charges against them. Newcon International Ltd. faced the charges in […]
Human Rights Update – Dealing with Applications at a Preliminary Stage
Applications under the Human Rights Code (“Code”) present a real risk for employers and an important avenue of redress for employees.
Trusts and Trustees: Some Tips on Risk Management
Being asked to be a trustee of an estate is not a gift.
Canadian Optical Manufacturer, Newcon Optik, Acquitted of All Charges in U.S. District Court – Company and its Executives “Completely Vindicated”
A court in San Francisco has acquitted Canadian night vision equipment manufacturer Newcon International Ltd. (o/a Newcon Optik) and two of its executives of all charges against them. Accused by […]
Are Pension Benefits Deductible from Wrongful Dismissal Damages?
Introduction The general measure of damages in a wrongful dismissal case is the amount that an employee would have earned had he or she been given proper working notice. In […]
Partners David Wingfield and Paul Guy granted leave to appeal by the Supreme Court of Canada in landmark case
David Wingfield and Paul Guy of WeirFoulds LLP were successful in recently obtaining leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in […]
Quiz: Cross-border Acquisitions
A client needs help to close a deal involving the acquisition of shares of an Ontario corporation.
Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement
Public tendering is perhaps the most active area of interest within construction law.
PE Investment in India
This is an exciting time to be involved in the private equity industry in India.
Focus on Gaps in Employment and Continuity of Service
One of the key factors in determining the reasonable notice period on termination of employment is the length of the employee’s service.