25th Employment Law Summit – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Wojtek Jaskiewicz will speak during the 25th Employment Law Summit, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Whether you represent employers […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Power of Sale vs. Receivership: A Comparative Guide
Both a power of sale and a receivership can be used by mortgagees to sell land to recover unpaid debts. However, that is where the similarities end. These are very […]
The Osgoode Certificate in Estate Litigation – Osgoode Professional Development
Partners Caroline Abela and Jonah Waxman will present during the Fall 2024 Osgoode Certificate in Estate Litigation, which will be offered by Osgoode Professional Development on October 15 – October […]
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 […]
Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami – C5 Communications
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will speak during the 13th edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery, while will be hosted by C5 Communications in Miami, Florida on Thursday, October 24 – […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Navigating the Caribbean Waters: Enforcing Canadian Judgments and Arbitral Awards in the Caribbean
The enforcement of Canadian judgments and arbitral awards in the Caribbean[1] can be increasingly complex due to varying local laws and recognition protocols. As the English jurist Lord Nicholls of […]
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: […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Vexatious Litigant Proceedings Reformulated
On August 2, 2024 , O.Reg. 322/24 made numerous changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure (“RCP”) and prescribed forms to establish a new framework for vexatious litigant proceedings under […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Understanding Limitation Period Dismissals in Summary Judgment Motions
Defendants sometimes bring summary judgment motions seeking to dismiss an action because it is statute barred. If the motion is successful, the action is dismissed, and the order is final. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Fabiola Bassong to the Construction Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Fabiola Bassong as an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Fabiola practised as an Associate at a boutique litigation firm […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Beyond the Veil: A Reminder from the Court of Appeal that Corporate Separateness is the Rule
Corporations are separate legal persons, capable of suing and being sued, much like natural persons. Unlike natural persons, however, corporations cannot direct their own actions. Instead, their decisions and actions […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: A Framework for Arbitrators to Determine Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is one of the first issues that is raised in an arbitration. It is complicated by the fact that it can be raised in the course of the arbitration […]
Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Settlement Privilege and the Limits of ‘With Prejudice’ Communications in Ontario
During a litigious dispute, parties often have strategic reasons to send communications on a ‘with prejudice’ basis – i.e. with the intention of later relying on those communications in court. […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Navigating Legal and Ethical Duties in Business Partnerships
In a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, 7868073 Canada Ltd v 1841978 Ontario Inc, 2024 ONCA 371 (“786”), the Court emphasizes the importance of honouring contractual agreements, […]