Lawyers say CCS decision in Canada holds lessons for future mergers
Lawyers involved in Canada’s Competition Bureau’s successful challenge of the completed merger between CCS and Complete Environmental say there are crucial lessons to be learned from the Competition Tribunal’s decision. […]
Consistency in Tribunal Decision-Making
Why Consistency? Consistency exists where like facts produce like results. In adjudicative decision-making, consistency is a precondition of equality before the law and a prerequisite to the Rule of Law. […]
Not at Fault? You May Still Pay
The recent decision of the Divisional Court in the case of The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes v Director, Ministry of the Environment (the Kawartha Lakes Decision), is […]
Frank Walwyn named distinquished visiting scholar at Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education
TORONTO, July 18, 2012 — Frank Walwyn, one of Canada’s top litigation lawyers, has been appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing […]
Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook)
Electronic data is modifying how lawyers interact, changing how information is collected and used, and transforming the courtrooms. This in-depth resource examines and analyzes the issues relating to electronic documents.
Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook, 2010+)
Electronic data is modifying how lawyers interact, changing how information is collected and used, and transforming the courtrooms. This in-depth resource examines and analyzes the issues relating to electronic documents.
Sign companies seeking clarity on indirect taxes at SCC – Billboard battle looms
WeirFoulds partner Kim Mullin comments on the direction of this case.
Genetic Material as Property: Rethinking the Common Law View
People draft wills to set out their wishes for how their property is to be distributed after they die. Certain itemssuch as money, real estate, or jewelleryare easily identifiable as […]
Bill 75 and the Auditor General’s 2011 Report: Lessons Not Learned
Introduction Bill 75 has, as its principal objective, the merger of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) into the Ontario Electricity System Operator (OESO). […]
ICRF to honour four women at annual lunch
WeirFoulds managing partner Lisa A. Boorsook is being honoured at the Israel Cancer Research Fund’s (ICRF) 11th annual Women of Action Luncheon on April 26, 2012. Click here for the […]
Clute, other former GM dealer win court battle
WeirFoulds is mentioned in this article with regards to the class action suit against General Motors and another Toronto law firm. Click here for the complete article.
Committee worried proposed methadone bylaw could land them in court
Although councillors want to see rules put in place surrounding the licensing of methadone clinics and pharmacies, they want to make sure the city doesn’t end up in court over […]
Client Newsletter – Spring 2012
Please click the link to the left to access a PDF of the client newsletter. Welcome to the Spring 2012 edition of our Client Update Newsletter. Here, we provide you […]
Toronto Construction Association members to receive discounted rates from ADR Institute of Ontario
Ackerley, a partner in the law firm of WeirFoulds, said the association believes the program will provide “a great benefit” to its members, given that disputes are a common feature […]
Social worker, lawyer receive Ryerson alumni awards
Former Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) president, Frank Walwyn, was honoured with an Alumni Award of Distinction. He is a 1989 Business Administration program graduate. Read the full article […]