Commercial Litigation Insights: Revised Airline Liability Limits under Montreal Convention Take Effect on December 28, 2024
Airlines operating international routes to and from Canada are governed by the idiosyncratic set of liability rules set out in the Montreal Convention[1], which is incorporated into the domestic law […]
OPPI & WeirFoulds LLP Annual Seminar 2024
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and WeirFoulds invite you to join our expert panel, including Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker, and Partners Chantal deSereville, Bruce Engell, Raj Kehar and Abbey […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
New Mandatory PFAS “Forever Chemical” Reporting in Canada: What Businesses Need to Know
“Forever chemicals” is a phrase that continues to have heighted awareness. “Forever chemicals” are more scientifically referred to as PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are commonly found in consumer […]
36th Annual Conference – The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators
Partner Amy Block will speak at the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators’ (SOAR) 36th Annual Conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024. From a review of recent chart-topping cases to […]
19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Amy Block will speak during the 19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice, which will be hosted by Osgoode Professional Development on Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, […]
Recent Court Decision Provides Guidance for How Owners Can Act With Due Diligence in the Context of OHSA Charges
Overview: A decision that was recently released by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“SCJ”) provides some useful guidance to the construction industry on what it means for construction project […]
2024 PFAS Symposium – Ontario Environment Industry Association
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak at the 2024 PFAS Symposium, hosted by the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) on Wednesday, September 18. The program will feature a session on PFAS […]
OEA Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting 2024
Associate Dena Givari will speak at the 2024 Ontario Expropriation Association (OEA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Ontario Expropriation Association is a non‑profit, […]
Professional Regulation and Privacy Rights: A Case Comment on York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22
In a recent decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the applicability of the Canadian Charter of […]
Out of Control? – Recent Changes to the Competition Act and their Potential Impact on Commercial Leasing
Changes to the Competition Act In the landscape of Canadian commerce, maintaining fair competition is important to fostering economic growth and protecting consumer interests. Through two pieces of legislation in […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Out With the Old, in With the New Provincial Policy Statement, 2024
The Ontario Government has released Provincial Policy Statement, 2024 (“PPS, 2024”), which will come into effect on October 20, 2024. PPS, 2024 replaces Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (“PPS, 2020”) and […]
The Law Helps Those Who Help Themselves: Lessons for Employers from Wilds v. 1959612 Ontario Inc.
In the context of adversarial litigation, it is tempting to want to do your opponent no favours and to “play hardball” at every opportunity. But in wrongful dismissal cases, employers […]