Court of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Over Expiring Airline Credits
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently overturned a lower court decision certifying a class action relating to WestJet travel bank credits (“WTB Credits”) and dismissed the case. The Court […]
WeirFoulds – Ontario Law Firm of the Year 2022
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The in-person Awards Gala took place on […]
Reminder to Ontario Employers: Upcoming Deadlines for Workplace Policy Requirements
Ontario employers be advised: there are two upcoming deadlines to implement new workplace policies to comply with recent legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). As a result […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns named Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Clare Burns, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, was made an Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto […]
Criminal Records: An Accidental Trilogy – What Regulators Should Know About Discharges
It has been a hot minute and a pandemic later since I have had an opportunity to write about criminal records (What You Need to Know about Police Record Checks […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent?”
Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent? A variety of arrangements are available to businesses when seeking to leverage software as part of their business operations. While the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kirk Brown and Dylan Dilks
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the Construction Law Practice Group: Kirk Brown Kirk is an Associate in our Construction Law Practice Group. Prior to […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Seth Holland as an Associate to the firm’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group. Seth practices in all areas of labour, employment, and human rights […]
New Year, New Estate Laws
January 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 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Carleigh Bassett has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Private Equity Practice Group, effective March 28, 2022. As the newest addition to […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Delara Emami and Jeremy Power
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Delara Emami – Private Equity Delara is an associate in our Private Equity practice group. […]
WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eisenberg participates in the Queen’s Law Shadow Program
The Queen’s Law Shadow Program matches first-year law students with employers to learn first-hand how to navigate law school and the job search process. Robert Eisenberg, Partner in WeirFoulds’ Commercial […]
WeirFoulds Partner Lorraine M. Fleck recognized in the 2022 edition of the WTR 1000
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Lorraine M. Fleck, Partner in our Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has earned a Bronze ranking in Enforcement and a Silver ranking in […]
Ontario Will Require Certain Employers to Implement Electronic Monitoring Policies
On 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 […]
WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those in the surrounding regions, and everyone affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including colleagues and clients in Canada and abroad. […]