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Apr 8, 2019

WeirFoulds Women and Girls E-Mentorship

WeirFoulds Women is proud to once again be partnering with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) for their speed dating event on April 16 at our offices. GEM is a charitable…

Apr 3, 2019

The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2019 – Law Society of Ontario

Partner Clare Burns will speak at the Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2019 seminar, hosted by the Law Society of Ontario. She will speak on the topic of “Joint…

Apr 2, 2019

Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)

On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it…

Apr 1, 2019

WeirFoulds’ Annual Spring Employment Law Seminar

Join us for our annual spring seminar where we will discuss a variety of topics including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harassment investigations and termination…

Mar 28, 2019

A WeirFoulds Forum: Current Issues in Municipal Infrastructure Projects

Join us for this year’s forum to discuss Current Issues in Municipal Infrastructure Projects. The day will include a discussion on the following: Acquiring municipal infrastructure project…

Mar 22, 2019

Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options

The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals…

Mar 21, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with…

Mar 20, 2019

WeirFoulds proudly continues to participate in Progress Place’s Transitional Employment Program: video

WeirFoulds is proud to have been honoured once again for its leadership in the Transitional Employment Program at the 2019 Taking Care of Business Breakfast hosted by…

Mar 14, 2019

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive a 2019 Law Society Medal

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Frank Walwyn has been selected by the Law Society of Ontario as a recipient of a 2019 Law Society Medal (LSM).…

Criminal Records Redux: The New Posting Requirements in the Regulated Health Professions Act

Previously, in What You Need to Know about Police Record Checks,[1] we examined the new framework under the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015[2] for conducting and…

Mar 12, 2019

Murphy c. Grid Solutions Canada: A Quebec’s motion to dismiss is not intended to replace the trial

Recently, WeirFoulds Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau and local counsel successfully opposed a motion seeking the dismissal of our clients’ claim for abuse of procedure in Murphy c. Grid…

Mar 8, 2019

IWD 2019: WeirFoulds celebrates by recognizing contributions across the firm and hosting Olympian Renata Fast

As part of the firm’s celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, the WeirFoulds Women Committee and the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds…

Mar 7, 2019

Subrogation Webinar: Oil & Gas and Construction Claims

Join us for a webinar presentation as we discuss case law and legislation related to Oil & Gas and Construction subrogation losses, as well as strategies for…

Mar 5, 2019

WeirFoulds ranked once again in Canadian Lawyer‘s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms survey

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as one of the top 10 Ontario regional law…

Feb 27, 2019

Raj Anand reflects on his role as a Bencher with Law Times

Senior Partner Raj Anand reflects on his twelve years as Bencher as part of the “Reflections of outgoing LSO benchers” video series posted to the Law Times…

Feb 22, 2019

Webinar: Let’s Mind the Data – Understanding Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

WeirFoulds, the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) and a cross section of industry professionals discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, including the potential ethical implications in the…

Feb 21, 2019

Women in Law Jamaica Conference – Be Inspired! Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Law

Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the Women in Law Jamaica Conference – Be Inspired! Celebrating Trailblazing Women in Law. He will participate in the session titled…

Feb 20, 2019

The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group heats up Bay Street!

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group hosted its 2nd Annual Caribbean Fête. Frank Walwyn, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen of the Caribbean Practice…

Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias with the Toronto Star

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias in the article “A frustrating refrain: ‘You don’t look like a lawyer’” published in the February 19, 2019 edition of…

Feb 11, 2019

Lisa Danay Wallace talks tech competency rules with Law Times

Lisa Danay Wallace of WeirFoulds’ Technology and IP Practice Group weighed in on the tech competency debate in a recent article by Anita Balakrishnan in Law Times.…

Feb 4, 2019

Choose Your Words Wisely: Uber’s Arbitration Clause For Employees Rejected by Ontario’s Court of Appeal

On January 2, 2019, Nordheimer J.A., writing for a unanimous panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Heller v Uber Technologies Inc. The…

Feb 1, 2019

Protecting Your Business: Legal & Financial Strategies

Do you struggle with managing your finances? Do you want to minimize your companies liability? How about preparing for your yearly taxes? Rochelle Perera will be part…

Jan 31, 2019

12th Annual Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Conference & Gala

WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) 12th Annual Conference and Gala. Attending on behalf of the firm are Raj Anand, Philip…

Jan 25, 2019

29th Annual Walk for Memories in Support of the Alzheimer Society Toronto

WeirFoulds’ Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group will participate in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Memories on February 2, 2019. The Walk is a family-friendly, 2…

Jan 18, 2019

Let’s Mind the Data: What is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

WeirFoulds and the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) invite you to participate in a discussion with a cross section of industry professionals who know everything there is…

Jan 9, 2019

WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has taken the #1 spot in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 20th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and…

Jan 7, 2019

Estate Planning Council of Toronto – April 2nd Meeting

Clare Burns and Lori Duffy will provide a Legal Update at the Estate Planning Council of Toronto’s April 2, 2019 meeting.

Dec 30, 2018

The Advocates’ Society Medal – Presented to Bryan Finlay, Q.C.

Bryan Finlay, Q.C. was awarded The Advocates’ Society Medal at a special dinner on February 12, 2019. The Advocates’ Society Medal is the highest expression of esteem…

Dec 19, 2018

Summary of Bill 66 – Proposed Planning Act Changes

On December 6, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced a bill entitled “Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018″ (“Bill 66“). Also introduced at the same time was…

Dec 13, 2018

WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in…

Dec 3, 2018

WeirFoulds partners listed in the Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar, Greg Richards and Frank Walwyn are recognized in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada’s Leading…

Nov 30, 2018

Webinar: Breakfast with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish

WeirFoulds hosted a breakfast seminar with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish, to discuss FIPPA, MFIPPA and PHIPA. Click here to access the webinar recording.…

Nov 29, 2018

Webinar: Hot Topics in Employment Law

Aisling Flarity, Sean Foran, Megan Mah and Daniel Wong from WeirFoulds, and Jason Mandlowitz of Mandlowitz Consulting take us through some current hot topics in employment law:…

Nov 27, 2018

When can Directors of Charities be Compensated?

The holiday season is a time to reconnect with family and friends and reflect on the year that has passed. It is also a time of year…

Nov 13, 2018

WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Who’s Who Legal identifies the foremost legal practitioners and…

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