Beware the Pitfalls of the Notice of Default
It is well established law that distress and termination are mutually exclusive remedies. Distress proceedings are fundamentally inconsistent with a termination of the lease, as the former contemplates the continuation […]
Quiz: Make sure policies comply with law of the land
Employment policies help employers clarify their expectations to their employees. Policies also help establish guidelines for dealing with day-to-day issues such as vacation, overtime, sick leave, and use of social […]
Four WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Four WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked in the 16th edition of Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. We are pleased to congratulate each of our […]
Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
Real Estate Licensing considerations for EMDs
In the recent editions of Exempt Market Update, in the articles Engagement Letter Best Practices Part One and Part Two, we focused on two topical features of an EMD’s engagement […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Entrepreneurial Leadership Panel
On June 4, as part of our Leadership Perspective Series, Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, spoke to a room of business leaders about the vital importance of innovation to Canadas future.
WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan
We are pleased to announce that Abdul-Basit Khan (“ABK”) has joined the Firm in a leading role in the firm’s employment and labour practice. ABK has been practising management-side employment […]
Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lori M. Duffy, has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Lexpert Zenith Awards, honouring Women Leaders in the Legal Profession. This year, […]
WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint
WeirFoulds LLP is expanding its presence in the Greater Toronto Area as it joins forces with a firm in Oakville, Ontario. Click here for the complete article.
WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates
The lawyers and staff of Townsend and Associates will join WeirFoulds effective September 30, 2013. Both firms are among the top planning and development firms in the GTA. Lyn Townsend […]
Midhurst plan rolls on
SPRINGWATER TWP. – With chants of ‘It’s not too late, our voice counts’ ringing loudly, more than 100 people crammed into the township council chambers to continue their fight against […]
Five WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada
Five WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked by Lexpert® as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada in the Fall 2013 Special Edition of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Infrastructure […]
Bell cell tower not worth fight, Aurora’s solicitor argues
A judicial review for a Bell cellular communications tower in King Township would almost certainly be expensive and pointless, according to Aurora’s legal services director. WeirFoulds partner, Bruce Engell, is […]
Quiz: Navigating Franchising Leasing Agreements
With franchisors and franchisees involved, lease agreements can get fairly complicated. In many situations, it’s not immediately obvious where obligations lie, or whether a clause will be harmful or helpful. […]
Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process – Update
Competitive procurement is an inherently risky activity. In the public sector, owners calling for bids for goods or services often face difficult and stressful award decisions. On top of worrying […]