Court of Appeal Confirms its Jurisdiction to Hear Appeals in Writing Over the Objection of a Party
In 4352238 Canada Inc. v SNC Lavalin Group Inc.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal gave notice that it is determined to proceed with appeals, where possible to do so, during […]
Back in Business? Strict Requirements and Other Considerations for Ontario Employers as Select Businesses are Permitted to Reopen
On May 14, 2020, the Province of Ontario issued its “Detailed List of Stage 1 Openings”.[1] Effective May 19, 2020, Ontario will enter “Phase 2” of the Province’s three-phase “Framework […]
Is Your Construction Site an Essential Service?
UPDATED: May 15, 2020 As far as the construction industry is concerned, things are starting to get back to normal. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario has […]
Rectification on the Basis of Implied Terms and Business Efficacy
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently reviewed the law applicable to rectification claims and the interpretation of contracts in 2484234 Ontario Inc. v Hanley Park Developments Inc.[1] After applying contractual […]
Ontario E-Hearings Task Force co-chaired by WeirFoulds partner publishes Best Practices for Remote Hearings
In March 2020, The Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association, the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association established an E-Hearings Task Force (the “Task Force”) […]
Arbitrator rules part-time university professors are hired under fixed-term employment contracts and are not eligible for ESA 6% vacation pay benefit
Co-author David Bolger is a Special Advisor, Legal Counsel at the University of Ottawa. University of Ottawa and the Association of Part-Time Professors of the University of Ottawa (2020 CanLII […]
Megan Mah speaks with Canadian Occupational Safety about updated construction safety guidelines
Megan Mah has a diverse practice that focuses on human rights, employment, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. In May 2020 she spoke with Canadian Occupational Safety magazine about how […]
How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19
On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this state […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
Partner Raj Anand appointed Chair of the Law Commission of Ontario
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been appointed Chair of the Board of Governors of the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO), effective April 16, 2020. Raj […]
Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation
Executive Summary Regulation on data protection and privacy in the European Union (“EU” or “Union”) is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” or “Regulation”). On November 12, 2019, […]
Tips for Preparing for E-Litigation
E-litigation—litigation that is either paperless or virtual—is the way of the future. This was already becoming true when we conducted the first paperless trial in the history of the construction […]
Transportation Notes:Proposed Class Action Claims Refunds for COVID-19 Cancellations
Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Sunwing, and Swoop are facing a proposed class-action for offering vouchers and credits in lieu of refunds for flights that were cancelled due to the […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Estate Planning and Administration
In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 outbreak has changed the world in completely unprecedented ways. The vast majority of us are staying home and practicing social distancing and self-isolation […]
The Uncertainty is Over: It is Time to Register Your Liens and Allow Holdback to be Released
From the moment the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency—closing all non-essential business and suspending limitation periods and the timelines for taking steps in legal proceedings—there has been […]