Two WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2024
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that two of the firm’s partners have been recognized by Chambers and Partners in their annual ranking of the top global lawyers and law firms. […]
PM Springfest 2024
Partners Chantal deSereville and Robert Eisenberg, alongside Tax Lawyer Michael Ding, will host a session during PM Springfest 2024 on Thursday, May 9th. Every year, PM Springfest brings together property […]
WeirFoulds hosts Partial Gallery for 2024 Black History Month Celebration
On Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, WeirFoulds LLP proudly hosted Partial Gallery and artists Reisha Felix, Suhmer Hyatt and Daniel Maluka at the firm’s Toronto office in celebration of Black History […]
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2024 Arnup Cup trial competition
WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario schools organized each year by The Advocates’ Society. Partner Caroline Abela, who has […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Securities Enforcement? But They’re Crypto Tokens, Not Shares…
Canadian and American regulators have made concerted efforts in the last year to definitively demonstrate that cryptocurrencies are under their securities purview and to accelerate aggressive enforcement proceedings. Yet, the […]
Going Viral for Being Fired: Implications for Employers When Employees Record their Termination
A recent trend of employees recording termination meetings has appeared on social media apps, such as TikTok, and creates new considerations for employers when conducting termination meetings. These videos show […]
Cryptocurrency ‘Regulation by Enforcement’ as Hot as Ever: What’s to come from Securities Regulators in 2024?
Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly regulated under securities laws in Canada and the United States, often to the chagrin of those in control of crypto assets. In recent years, both Canadian […]
Navigating Unrest: Legal Insights for Commercial Landlords and Tenants Amid Protests
In recent months, commercial landlords and tenants have grappled with the challenge of maintaining a secure retail and office environment amid protests that have unsettled customers and perhaps negatively affected […]
Adjudication: Efficient, Informal, and Most of All, Fair
The Divisional Court recently provided guidance to parties and adjudicators with respect to how an adjudication under the Construction Act[1] should be conducted. Adjudications are generally subject to the procedures […]
WeirFoulds LLP announces Equity, Diversity & Inclusion legal and consultation services
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has formally launched a suite of legal and consulting services for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) matters and initiatives. These services can […]
Canada’s Privacy Protections Stand Strong in European Commission’s First Review Since 2001
Introduction For the first time in 23 years, the European Commission (Commission) has reviewed its adequacy decision relating to privacy in Canada and concluded that Canada continues to provide adequate […]
Bare Trusts: Laying Bare Imminent T3 Filing Requirements
Unless a specific exemption applies, a 2023 T3 Return is required to be filed for Canadian resident bare trusts on or before April 2, 2024, along with a completed T3 […]
Getting Back on Track: Mid-Project Mediation in the Construction Industry
Broadly, a construction project in conflict can proceed in two ways. One approach, which is all too common, is for parties to continue with the status quo, build their respective […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four associates as new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2024, four of our associates became partners. Chantal deSereville – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Chantal assists both private entities and […]
Three WeirFoulds partners recognized by Lexpert/ALM in 2024 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2024 edition of the Lexpert/American Lawyers Guide to the Leading 500 […]