Article"Litigating Through The Grey Zone: The Law Of Testamentary Capacity" In Annual Review Of Civil Litigation 2014It is estimated that approximately 44 million people around the world suffer with some form of dementia.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialWeirFoulds LLP
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ArticleProposed Changes To Ontario's Health Privacy LawsOn September 16, 2015, Bill 119 (the "Bill") was introduced by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care into the Ontario legislative assembly and is now in second reading. CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesWeirFoulds LLP
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ArticlePrudent Investor Legislative Provisions UpdateWe have been advised by a communications official at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs that the prudent investor provisions under the Municipal Act, 2001 (the "Act") are expected to be proclaimed in force next week.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorWeirFoulds LLP
Article"Umbrella Damages" Forecast For Canada: Cross Border Sellers BewareWeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou and associate Kayla Theeuwen contributed to the Aug/Sept issue of Today's General Counsel with their article, "‘Umbrella Damages' Forecast for Canada: Cross-border sellers beware ".CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleVoulez-vous… Legal Services In French?WeirFoulds litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette is a contributor to the July 2017 edition of Advocacy Matters, one of the newsletters produced by The Advocates' Society,CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleQuiz: Land Use Planning ReformA Development Permit System combines the zoning, site plan, and minor variance processes into one application and approval process.CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleAlternative Dispute Resolution: An Alternative To An OMB Hearing?Developers and builders working in the GTA know that the process to get projects approved has become more complex, expensive, lengthy and uncertain.CanadaTransportWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleOntario Regulation 588/17: Asset Management Planning For Municipal InfrastructureThe Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 ("IJPA") in section 6(2) sets out principles for the provincial government to regulate asset management planning for municipalities.CanadaWealth ManagementWeirFoulds LLP
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ArticleWeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Employer Takeaways From Willy Nylander's Off-Duty Flip Of The BirdThe Toronto Maple Leafs forward, William Nylander, had been sidelined with an injury for two weeks...United StatesEmployment and HRWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleNew Year, New Estate LawsJanuary 1, 2022, marked the introduction of new estate laws in Ontario. The changes affect one of the biggest pieces of legislation governing wills and estates in Ontario: The Succession Law Reform Act.CanadaFamily and MatrimonialWeirFoulds LLP
ArticlePowers Of Outgoing Municipal Councils In An Election Year – ReminderAs you know, regular municipal elections are to be held on the fourth Monday in October.CanadaGovernment, Public SectorWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleMandatory Arbitration Isn't Always Mandatory In CanadaWeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou and associate Anastasija Sumakova contributed to the Winter 2018 issue of Today's General Counsel with their article, "Mandatory Arbitration Isn't Always Mandatory in Canada". CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleOntario Will Require Certain Employers To Implement Electronic Monitoring PoliciesOn February 24, 2022, the Government of Ontario announced that it will introduce new legislation requiring employers with 25 or more workers to implement a written electronic monitoring policy for their employees.CanadaEmployment and HRWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleWeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Behind The Michelin Stars – What Employers Can Learn From The Fall Of Noma’s Head ChefRecent media reports involving Noma’s René Redzepi have brought a long‑simmering conversation about toxic workplace culture in fine dining to a boil.CanadaEmployment and HRWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleWeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: "Dear HR: My Patriotic Duty Is To Work From Home For The Next Year”An employee in India recently took the issue of working from home in an interesting direction. In May 2026, after Prime Minister Modi encouraged work-from-home arrangements to conserve fuel...CanadaEmployment and HRWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleWeirFoulds Lawyers Published In Your Guide To Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2022 EditionThe first step to any successful estate plan is ensuring that you have a valid will and a set of powers of attorney in place. However, when should you update your current will or powers of attorney...CanadaFamily and MatrimonialWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleAmendments To Regulations Made Under The Municipal Act, 2001 And The City Of Toronto Act, 2006 – Conditional Loans With The Canada Infrastructure BankReg. 654/05 (Debt-Related Financial Instruments and Financial Agreements, under the Municipal Act, 2001) and O. Reg. 610/06 (Financial Activities, under the City of Toronto Act, 2006)...CanadaFinance and BankingWeirFoulds LLP