The judicial mediation debate
The Ontario Bar Association forms a Judicial Mediation Taskforce in response to Justice W.K. Winkler’s call to chart the future role of judicial mediation.
Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority
Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.
An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
The “Tough on Drivers” Agenda
A proposed amendment to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act calls for heightened penalties for drivers convicted of offences where injury or death occurs.
Hot-tubbing experts – should lawyers like it?
Across the country, courts have been struggling with the best way to present expert evidence.
Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw
Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.
Time to move parking tickets out of court?
Is it time to streamline the process to remove things like parking infractions from the courts?
Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban
Three of Canada’s largest sign companies have launched legal action over council decision to ban all advertising billboards within Plateau borough neighbourhood limits.
WeirFoulds Partner Greg Richards Receives Award from The Advocates’ Society
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards was presented with The Advocates’ Society Pro Bono Volunteer Award at the Society’s End of Term Dinner on June 15, 2011, […]
Construction Law Update speaker gives advice on risk tolerance
Owners and construction contractors need to consider allocation of risk when designing contracts.
Case Law Update: A.M.R.I. v K.E.R.
Refugee Hague Convention Procedural Fairness Paramountcy
Case Law Update: Canada (Attorney General) v Mavi
Administrative Law Procedural Fairness Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Sponsorship program
Case Law Update: Consulate Ventures Inc v Amico Contracting & Engineering (1992) Inc
2011 ONCA 418 (Released June 2, 2011) Restitution – Quantum meruit – Valuation This dispute arose following work carried out by Consulate Ventures (“Consulate“) and its principal, together with Amico Contracting […]
Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal
Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud
Case Law Update: Masterpiece Inc v Alavida Lifestyles Inc
Intellectual Property Trademarks Confusion Analysis Expert Evidence