Raj Anand discusses Law Society statement of principles with Canadian Lawyer Magazine
WeirFoulds partner, and Law Society of Upper Canada Bencher, Raj Anand discusses concerns raised about the Law Society’s requirement that lawyers adopt and abide by the Statement of Principles.
Raj Anand contributes to Canada at 150: Building a Free and Democratic Society
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Anand has contributed an essay to the LexisNexis one-of-a-kind publication, Canada at 150: Building a Free and Democratic Society.
Motions for Partial Summary Judgment: Proceed with Caution
In Hryniak v Mauldin, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a summary judgment motion is appropriate if: (i) it can achieve a fair and just adjudication; and (ii) it provides a process that allows the judge to make the necessary findings of fact, apply the law to those facts, and is a proportionate, more expeditious and less expensive means to achieve a just result than going to trial.
Caroline Abela speaks all about shareholders for FEX Café Lunch Series
FEX Members Jeff Noble, BDO, and Caroline Abela, WeirFoulds LLP recently presented part one for a three part webinar series, “All About Stakeholders”.
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018 Canadian Chapter
WeirFoulds Competition Practice Group contributed the Canadian chapter to Chambers Global Practice Guide: Cartels 2018.
Bill 160: Major Initiatives of the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
On September 27, 2017, the Ontario Government introduced for first reading Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017, one of the most far-reaching omnibus bills introduced by the […]
Court of Appeal Affirms Full Indemnity Costs Award
In Net Connect Installation Inc. v. Mobile Zone Inc., 2017 ONCA 766 , a decision released on September 29, 2017, the Court of Appeal articulates the standard of conduct that will merit […]
ONCA considers the “reasonable investigation” defence in securities class actions
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Rahimi v SouthGobi Resources Ltd., 2017 ONCA 719, in which it reversed a well-publicized Superior Court securities class action decision.
The continuing saga in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation: a lesson in security for costs and the enforcement of foreign judgments
The judicial history in Yaiguaje v. Chevron Corporation spans several jurisdictions and dates back to the early 1990s, while the facts underlying the dispute date back to the 1960s. The matter has reached appeal courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has prompted a review of several issues relevant to the conduct of business internationally, including the enforcement of foreign judgments and piercing the corporate veil.
Michael Statham discusses Canadian securities class actions with Corporate Disputes Magazine
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WeirFoulds Managing Partner Michael Statham is a featured panelist in a discussion of Canadian Securities Class Action Litigation in Oct-Dec 2017 issue of Corporate Disputes Magazine.
Primer on Permanent, Mandatory and Interlocutory Injunctions
(1) OVERVIEW [1] Injunctions are extraordinary remedies. Given their equitable nature, they are very flexible and an invaluable tool for litigators. An interlocutory injunction, if granted, can have a dramatic impact on […]
WeirFoulds supports hurricane relief efforts in the Caribbean
WeirFoulds is deeply saddened by the recent devastation in the Caribbean in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Back to Basics: A Refresher on the Fundamentals of Contractual Interpretation
As the new school year kicks off, the Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in RBC Dominion Securities Inc. v. Crew Gold Corporation, 2017 ONCA 648 serves as a handy study guide for lawyers looking to brush up on Contracts 101.
WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela is the Co-Chair of the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC)
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been appointed the Co-Chair of the ABA Section of International Law – International Private Client Committee.
Ken Prehogan speaks to the LSUC Gazette about why he is an advisor
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WeirFoulds litigation partner Ken Prehogan is a volunteer advisor for the Law Society of Upper Canada’s (LSUC) Coach and Advisor Network (CAN).