WeirFoulds employment lawyer Megan Mah recognized as 2021 FACL Young Lawyer of the Year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, associate of our Employment Law Practice Group, is the recipient of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers’ (FACL) Ontario Young Lawyer of […]
Remembering our late friend and colleague Barnet Kussner
In Memoriam It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our Partner, friend and colleague, Barnet Kussner (“Barney”). Barney passed away on the evening […]
An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws
Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing health and safety […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the Law Society of […]
WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month
On February 1, 2021, WeirFoulds’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee launched an Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month. Open to all members of the firm, […]
Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail
Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, collaborated with Kathy Laird and Ron Ellis, QC, on an opinion piece that appeared in the […]
WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage
As we start a new year and as the pandemic continues, it is increasingly difficult to continue to feel connected as we manoeuvre through the day-to-day challenges that arise from […]
Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year
Frank Walwyn, Partner at WeirFoulds LLP was featured in The Globe and Mail’s article of January 4, 2021 titled, “Are the Walwyns change leaders or exceptions in the legal world?”, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two former associates to the partnership
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rochelle Perera and Thomas Wong have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2021. Our two newest additions to the partnership each demonstrate a commitment […]
Business as Usual-ish: Construction Activities and a New Lockdown for Ontario
Although Ontario is heading back into lockdown starting this Boxing Day, for those in the construction industry it remains very much business as usual (which is to say, “usual” within […]
Lexpert and American Lawyer Media recognize WeirFoulds lawyers in the 2021 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2021 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Glenn […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Micah Goldstein – Municipal Law Micah is a senior associate in the firm’s Municipal, […]
TSXV Introduces Changes to Capital Pool Company Program
Introduction On December 1, 2020, the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV” or the “Exchange“) announced changes to its Capital Pool Company (“CPC“) program, effective January 1, 2021.[1] Revisions to TSXV Policy […]
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (“EDI”) demand as their essence basic fairness and respect in all we do as individuals and as a law firm. EDI is essential to our relationships […]
Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020
Partner Bianca La Neve participated in the Virtual Ethics Panel on November 19 during Financial Planning Week 2020. The discussion focused on vulnerable clients and identifying situations of financial abuse […]