Litigating Defamation Claims – The Advocates’ Society
Partners Andrew MacDonald and Emma Romano will speak during Litigating Defamation Claims, a webinar that will be hosted by The Advocates’ Society on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Defamation issues are […]
Canadian Brownfields Network Annual Conference 2025
Partner Janet Bobechko will speak during the Canadian Brownfields Network Annual Conference 2025 on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This must-attend event brings together land developers, engineering firms, environmental remediation experts, […]
Game-Changer for Employers: Ontario Court of Appeal Backs ESA-Only Termination Clause
In a favourable decision for employers, Bertsch v Datastealth Inc., 2025 ONCA 379, the Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Michael Lieberman and Associate Claire Copland to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new lawyers to the Firm in the following practice areas: Michael Lieberman – Real Estate Michael Lieberman is a Partner in the Real Estate […]
Building Faster and Smarter, at last? Province of Ontario Introduces Bill 17
Amidst economic uncertainty and a trade war, one thing remains constant: the Province of Ontario (the “Province”)’s attempts to boost housing supply. On May 12, 2025, the Province introduced Bill […]
Privacy Law Watch: Key Legislative Developments and Practical Implications – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Vipal Jain will serve as program co-chair for Privacy Law Watch: Key Legislative Developments and Practical Implications, a webinar that will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association’s Privacy […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Developers Beware: Courts Curb Developer Overreach on Closing Adjustments
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision offers a cautionary tale for developers – and a significant win for residential purchasers. In Bellisario v. 2200 Bromsgrove Development Inc., 2025 ONSC 2456, […]
WeirFoulds Tax Lawyer Michael Ding elected Incoming Vice Chair of CTF Toronto Young Practitioners Steering Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Tax Lawyer Michael Ding has been elected as the incoming Vice Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Young Practitioners Steering […]
Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Law – Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
Partner James Kosa will speak during Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Law – Issues and Perspectives for Administrative Tribunals, a roundtable that will be hosted by the Canadian Institute for the […]
WeirFoulds Partner Ben Kates interviewed in Advocacy Matters magazine
Partner Ben Kates, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Regulatory Practice Group, was recently interviewed by Laura Bevan, a Partner at Lawson Lundell LLP, for the Spring 2025 edition of The Advocates’ Society’s […]
Four WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Congratulations to our four partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad. […]
Employers in Ontario: Be Aware of Upcoming New Employer Requirements
Since March 2024, Ontario has passed three “Working for Workers” bills that introduce new requirements for employers. We previously provided an overview of changes in the Working for Workers Four […]
WeirFoulds Partner Jennifer Corak recognized by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2025 Hoffstein Book Prize
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Jennifer Corak has been recognized by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) as the 2025 recipient of the Hoffstein Book Prize. The OBA Hoffstein […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns recognized by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2025 Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Clare Burns has been recognized by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) as the 2025 recipient of the Award of Excellence in Trusts and […]
2025 London International Disputes Week
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will speak during the 2025 London International Disputes Week, which will be hosted in London, England on Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6, 2025. Returning for […]