WeirFoulds partners listed in 2019 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada
We are pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley and Raj Anand have been listed in the 2019 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada. Glenn Ackerley is listed in […]
Words Matter: Lessons from the Essilor Decision and Other Musings
The word “patient” appears 96 times in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (“RHPA”).[1] This is not a coincidence or an accident. The RHPA was established by the Ontario government […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Sandra Astolfo on receiving the 2019 OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Sandra Astolfo has been awarded the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the Ontario Bar Association. She was presented with the […]
“Just Friends” or Something More? Court Finds Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Were Dealing at Arm’s Length
In 1085372 Ontario Limited v. Kulawick, 2019 ONSC 2344, the Honourable Justice Penny dismissed an action to set aside a transaction under s. 96(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act[1] […]
The Application of Rule 49 Cost Consequences in Expropriation Cases: Shergar v Windsor
When land is expropriated, the owner whose land is taken is entitled to be compensated for the fair market value of the land taken, the damage to the remainder of […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this article, we noted that the Trademarks Act (Canada) will be overhauled on June 17, 2019. We highlighted that in certain situations it may be advantageous […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Frank Walwyn on receiving a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn has been awarded a 2019 Law Society Medal (“LSM”) from the Law Society of Ontario. Frank was presented with the Medal alongside […]
Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Further Commentary from the Court of Appeal after Butera
In its 2017 decision in Butera v. Chown, Cairns LLP,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal discussed the problems associated with partial summary judgment motions.[2] Specifically, the Court cautioned that partial […]
WeirFoulds’ Partner Sandra Astolfo to receive OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Sandra Astolfo has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Awards of Excellence. She will be […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
It’s a Small World After All: Obtaining Evidence from Persons Outside Ontario
In this global marketplace, where business across borders has become commonplace, it is to be expected that some parties to a business dispute that is litigated in Ontario, or key […]
Key Takeaways from One of Canada’s Largest Subrogation Trial Judgments
Background On July 17, 2007, a pipeline leak was discovered by ISH Energy Ltd. (“ISH”). The leak occurred at ISH’s Desan Field, located in Northern B.C. The ensuing investigation revealed […]
Class Actions in Ontario: Update and Recent Developments
Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette discusses recent developments in class actions in Ontario. Click here to read the paper published in Volume 455 – Colloque national sur l’action collective : développements récents au […]
WeirFoulds secures one of Canada’s largest subrogation trial judgments
On March 28, 2019, Justice Gillian Marriott of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta ruled in favour of WeirFoulds’ client, ISH Energy in ISH Energy Ltd v Weber Contract […]
Transportation Notes: Québec Court Rules One Passenger One Ticket Applies in Class Action
The Québec Superior Court of Justice recently ruled against Air Canada in a class action brought by passengers with disabilities, their attendants, and obese passengers who were required to pay […]