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Feb 17, 2021

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…
Feb 9, 2021

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…
Feb 8, 2021

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…
Feb 5, 2021

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…
Feb 3, 2021

Turning the Page: The Future of Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Wills – Estate Planning Council of Vancouver

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at a webinar, “Turning the Page: The Future of Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Wills”, being hosted by the Estate Planning…
Feb 1, 2021

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…
Jan 28, 2021

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…
Jan 5, 2021

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…
Jan 4, 2021

Tackling Financial Abuse of Elders – The Osgoode Certificate in Elder Law

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking on Tackling Financial Abuse of Elders on April 21, 2021, as part of the Osgoode Certificate in Elder Law scheduled…

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…

Making Money in Volatile Markets – Annual Investment Outlook 2021

WeirFoulds is proud to be sponsoring the live webcast: Annual Investment Outlook 2021 – Making Money in Volatile Markets being hosted by The Empire Club of Canada on…
Dec 22, 2020

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…
Dec 17, 2020

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…

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…
Dec 11, 2020

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…
Dec 9, 2020

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…
Nov 30, 2020

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…

WeirFoulds litigators recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that eight of our partners have been recognized in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. This year, our…
Nov 26, 2020

Raj Anand discusses Tribunal Watch Ontario’s alarm on the politicization of senior appointments to Tribunals Ontario, in The Lawyers Daily Magazine

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and longstanding member of the Law Society Tribunal and Gary Yee (previous chair of three Ontario tribunals), discuss the concerns raised by Tribunal…
Nov 25, 2020

WeirFoulds LLP Employment Law Year End Round Up

Join our Employment Law lawyers, Daniel Wong, Megan Mah, Sean Foran and Max Skrow on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST as they…

Top 10 workplace and employment law considerations for employers in 2021 – Canadian Lawyer

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be moderating Top 10 workplace and employment law considerations for employers in 2021, an online event being hosted by Canadian Lawyer on…
Nov 23, 2020

Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? – Pinchin Ltd.

WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko will be speaking at Due Diligence Risk Assessment vs. Regulatory Risk Assessment: Which Do I Need? a webinar being hosted by Pinchin Ltd. on…
Nov 20, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Viktoria Grafstrom – Construction Law Viktoria is an associate in the…
Nov 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes senior environmental lawyer Janet Bobechko

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Janet Bobechko has joined the firm as a partner in our Environmental Law and Corporate & Commercial Practice Groups. Janet joins…
Nov 16, 2020

Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy)

1. What is Bill C-9: An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy)? Bill C-9: An Act to…

WeirFoulds commercial litigator Nadia Chiesa recognized as a 2020 Lexpert Rising Star

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Nadia Chiesa, Partner and Co-Chair of the Caribbean Practice Group, has been named a Lexpert Rising Star 2020, Leading Lawyer Under…
Nov 4, 2020

Reflections on Half a Century in the Commercial Litigation Trenches – Part I

Articling Year I think that it is safe to say that I started my professional life as a commercial litigation lawyer the day I began my articles…

Help Me Help You: A Mentoring Event for the Next Generation of Entertainment, Media and Communications Lawyers – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Associate Emma Romano will be speaking at Help Me Help You – A mentoring event for the next generation of entertainment, media and communications lawyers, being hosted…
Nov 3, 2020

Control beyond the grave: The use of testamentary trusts in estate planning

Testamentary trusts are trusts that arise on and as a consequence of the death of a person, and are powerful tools if you wish to maintain a…

Your First Commercial Leasing Transaction – The Canadian Bar Association

The Ontario Bar Association will be a hosting a webinar titled Your First Commercial Leasing Transaction on November 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 P.M. (EDT).…
Nov 2, 2020

Press Freedom & Land Defence – JHR Indigenous Media Talks

WeirFoulds Partner Peter Jacobsen will be speaking at Press Freedom & Land Defence, hosted by JHR Indigenous Media Talks, on November 5, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. On September…

For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance – SCG Legal

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be facilitating For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance on November 18, 2020 from 11:30…
Oct 27, 2020

Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals – SCG Legal

Partner Raj Anand will be speaking at a Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals on Thursday, October 29, at 2:30 P.M. EDT. This session is a…

2020 HR Law Conference – Human Resources Professionals Association

WeirFoulds Partner Dan Wong and Associate Max Skrow will be speaking at the 2020 HR Law Conference, hosted by the HRPA on October 29, 2020 from 8:00…
Oct 15, 2020

The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

Partner Philip Cho will be speaking at the The Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2020. The virtual program is being hosted by the Law Society of Ontario…
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