WeirFoulds Partners listed in 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada
We are pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Raj Anand and Lisa Borsook, are listed in the 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada. Glenn Ackerley is the […]
Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
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Originally published by WeirFoulds LLP, November 2017. Reprinted in Institute of Municipal Assessors, Spring 2018. Introduction: Bill 174 In order to meet the federal government’s July 1, 2018 target for […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry Millar, J. Gregory Richards, Max […]
Ontario’s New Standard Form of Residential Lease: What Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know
Background, Purpose, and Implementation of the New Lease1 Building on its 2017 expansion of rent control to all residential units and the City of Toronto’s recent registration and maintenance obligations on […]
Ontario Introduces New Cannabis Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Impact on Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Introduction: Bill 174 In order to meet the federal government’s July 1, 2018 target for legalizing recreational cannabis country-wide, each province and territory across Canada has been seeking public input […]
24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Don’t Let Your Development Go to Pot! Tips for Leasing to Marijuana Retailers
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While anti-drug activists continue to do a slow burn, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is (leisurely) marching forward on carrying out one of its most well-publicized campaign promises: the […]
Toronto Ponders Controversial New Parking Tax to Help Balance City Books
Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate.
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45 rankings in 21 […]
26 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 26 of our lawyers are recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Nine of our colleagues are appearing in the Directory for the first time in this year’s edition.
Premises Damaged by Fire? Don’t Be Left Holding the Bag
An Appellate Review of Insurance and Indemnity Clauses in a Commercial LeaseIn an article from January 2015, we cautioned landlords and tenants to pay particular attention to the interplay of […]
Lisa Borsook Discusses Advancing Women in the Legal Profession
WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook discussed her commitment to advancing women in the legal profession in the May 2016 edition of Lexpert® magazine. In “Advancing Women”, Lisa discussed her commitment […]
Client Update – February 2016
Following on our earlier client updates from May 1, 2013 there have been signs of movement on a tax on all off-street parking spaces on commercial properties in the City […]
WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business
On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.
Vacant Spaces: Challenges in the Economic Climate
In the challenges facing landlords in the current economic and market conditions, the municipal tax treatment of vacant space is not to be forgotten as some relief available for the carrying costs of vacant space. The Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 both require vacancy rebates to be provided for eligible commercial and industrial premises.