Case Law Update: Liquor Control Board of Ontario v. Magnotta Winery Corporation
Privacy Legislation Privilege
Case Law Update: Quebec (A.G.) v. Lacombe
Constitutional Law Division of Powers Aerodromes
Case Law Update: Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. v. Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
Aboriginal Law Duty to Consult
What Privilege Does a Trustee Enjoy?
A trustee unquestionably owes a fundamental and comprehensive fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of a trust.
St. Kitts-Born Frank Walwyn Blazes a Bay Street Trail
WeirFoulds partner and commercial litigator Frank Walwyn has fond memories of his childhood on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts. The Bay Street lawyer is also the current President of […]
Nunziata’s ex-aide claims she tormented him
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Nunziata unaware worker depressed, tribunal told
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
Councillor under fire
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal hearing regarding allegations of harassment and discrimination against York South-Weston councillor Frances Nunziata.
A Fair Share?
Ontario law governing a deceased’s “moral obligations” to family members may set the stage for a successful claim by an adult child or spouse to a share of the deceased’s estate even if he or she was left out of the will.
WeirFoulds LLP Litigation Update – October 2010
Six updates on cases releasedin October 2010.
Conrad Black Claims Partial Victory
Interview of Peter Biro, Partner, by Business News Network regarding reversal of two fraud counts against Conrad Black. Link: http://watch.bnn.ca/friday/clip367742#clip367742.
Government settlements can remain confidential
The Ontario Court of Appeal rules that confidential mediation and settlement records involving a government institution must not be disclosed under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Case Law Update: Attis v. Ontario (Minister of Health)
2010 ONSC 4508, Released 10 September 2010Class Actions Costs Awards Against Plaintiffs’ Solicitors
Case Law Update: Dilkas v Red Seal Tours Inc. (Sunwing Vacations)
2010 ONCA 63, Released 4 October 2010Jurisdiction Forum Conveniens Application of New Test Set out in Van Breda
Case Law Update: Givogue v. Burke
2010 ONSC 5075, Released 23 September 2010Limitation Periods Amendment of Pleadings Deemed Undertaking