How the New Anti-Spam Act Will Affect Your Business – Update
Canada’s new anti-spam law applies to “commercial electronic messages” (also known as CEMs) as of July 1, 2014. CEMs include e-mails and text messages.The general rule under the new anti-spam […]
Quiz: Navigating public-private partnerships
The 70s, 80s and 90s brought far too little investment in the repair of existing infrastructure and development of new infrastructure, leading to recognition around 2000-03 that all levels of […]
Risks of International Tort Litigation at Home
Many Canadian companies with global operations are unacquainted with the risks of domestic tort litigation as a result of their business activities in foreign countries. While there has been increased […]
Cuthbertson v. Rasouli and its Implications for Substitute Decision-Makers
In a recent and much-anticipated judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada in Cuthbertson v.Rasouli confirmed that withdrawing or withholding life support constitutes treatment which, inturn, requires consent from a patient […]
Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Entrepreneurial Leadership Panel
On June 4, as part of our Leadership Perspective Series, Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, spoke to a room of business leaders about the vital importance of innovation to Canadas future.
Government support key to prompt payment
During the Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ (COCA) recent Construction Day at Queen’s Park, prompt payment was the number one topic of conversation, reported Glenn Ackerley, a partner in WeirFoulds […]
Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Issues
There are a myriad of statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and documents which govern the day-today activities of individuals, businesses, institutions, and other organizations operating throughout Canada and abroad. Watch the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan
We are pleased to announce that Abdul-Basit Khan (“ABK”) has joined the Firm in a leading role in the firm’s employment and labour practice. ABK has been practising management-side employment […]
Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lori M. Duffy, has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Lexpert Zenith Awards, honouring Women Leaders in the Legal Profession. This year, […]
WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint
WeirFoulds LLP is expanding its presence in the Greater Toronto Area as it joins forces with a firm in Oakville, Ontario. Click here for the complete article.
WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates
The lawyers and staff of Townsend and Associates will join WeirFoulds effective September 30, 2013. Both firms are among the top planning and development firms in the GTA. Lyn Townsend […]
Five WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada
Five WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked by Lexpert® as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada in the Fall 2013 Special Edition of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Infrastructure […]
Public Interest Litigation: Do Not Get Slapped
What is SLAPP? On June 4, 2013, the Attorney-General of Ontario introduced new legislation with the purpose of better protecting freedom of speech by discouraging dubious lawsuits aimed at silencing […]
Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process – Update
Competitive procurement is an inherently risky activity. In the public sector, owners calling for bids for goods or services often face difficult and stressful award decisions. On top of worrying […]