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 […]
New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities
Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public policy that builds […]
The Final Skirmish in the Trillium Class Action: Class Counsel’s Charge With Respect to Fees and Disbursements Trumps GM’s Prior Perfected Security Interest
One of the few Ontario class actions to proceed through trial to judgment and subsequent appeals, the Trillium Motor World Ltd. (“Trillium”) v. General Motors of Canada Company (“GM”) and […]
Raj Anand speaks with Law Times about recent HRTO decision in law firm discrimination case
Partner Raj Anand spoke with Law Times about a March 22, 2019 decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. The case involved two aspects of law firm hiring that […]
Webinar: Subrogation – Oil & Gas and Construction Claims
WeirFoulds’ Subrogation and Recovery Practice Group hosted a webinar discussion on case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for advancing these […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
James Kosa speaks with Canadian Lawyer about AI use by in-house legal departments
Partner James Kosa spoke with Canadian Lawyer in the article “Sizing up AI for in-house” by Luis Millán. The piece discusses how legal departments are beginning to explore ways to […]
The Avista and East-West Tie Cases, and Their Implications for the Governance of the Electricity Sector in Ontario
Please click here to read the full paper. I Introduction Two recent cases have highlighted a serious weakness in the governance of the electricity sector in Ontario. The cases […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in Security Enforcement and […]
Transportation Notes: Court Rules on Entitlement to Lost Baggage Compensation
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently ruled that in order to claim damages for lost baggage under the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by […]
Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss risk and limitation periods in the OGCA’s The Generals magazine
In their recent article, “Risk and Limitation Periods: Is Time on Your Side?”, Glenn Ackerley and Brian Kuchar discuss one of the biggest legal risks faced by contractors – that […]
WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Frank Walwyn has been selected by the Law Society of Ontario as a recipient of a 2019 Law Society Medal (LSM). The highest honour […]
The Anti-SLAPP Sequel: Updates from the Court of Appeal on s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act
On August 30, 2018, the Ontario Court of Appeal released six unanimous decisions, providing the first appellate interpretation of s. 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act (the “Act”), introduced […]