WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). The firm is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category at this annual […]
Words Matter: Lessons from the Essilor Decision and Other Musings
The word “patient” appears 96 times in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (“RHPA”).[1] This is not a coincidence or an accident. The RHPA was established by the Ontario government […]
WeirFoulds’ Partner John Wilkinson receives the 2019 John Hackett Memorial Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that John Wilkinson has been awarded the 2019 John Hackett Memorial Award by the Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS). The John Hackett Memorial Award […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this article, we noted that the Trademarks Act (Canada) will be overhauled on June 17, 2019. We highlighted that in certain situations it may be advantageous […]
WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Frank Walwyn on receiving a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn has been awarded a 2019 Law Society Medal (“LSM”) from the Law Society of Ontario. Frank was presented with the Medal alongside […]
WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month
WeirFoulds is proud that our people reflect our Canadian identity. As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we look at the many contributions made by East Asian, South Asian, […]
WeirFoulds’ Partner Sandra Astolfo to receive OBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Sandra Astolfo has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Awards of Excellence. She will be […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds simplifies registration process for dealers and advisors
From complex forms and documents to tax and other commercial issues, the registration process of dealers and advisors comes with a variety of risks and challenges. WeirFoulds makes the process […]
New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities
Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public policy that builds […]
WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program to high school […]
WeirFoulds is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals employed at large, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with more than 35 […]