WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program
Progress Place honoured WeirFoulds as an ongoing sponsor at the Progress Place Gala on June 16, 2015. WeirFoulds is a proud supporter of Progress Place and has been a part of the Transitional Employment Program for several years.
H. Scott Fairley to Receive the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that our colleague Scott Fairley will be honoured by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law.
Experienced Benchers Offer Insight into Campaign Strategies
Strategies seasoned benchers use to get elected can seem simple but they can be effective. “I don’t think there is any prescription. It’s not one size fits all. I mean, […]
The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Today the law criminalizing physician-assisted suicide was overturned in the landmark unanimous decision ofCarter v. Canada (Attorney General). The Supreme Court of Canada sent a strong message in support of the protection of Canadians’ right to life, liberty and security of the person (s. 7) pursuant to theCharter of Rights and Freedom.
A Year in Review: The Far Reach of the IRS in Canada Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
In February 2014, the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States entered into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA“). The IGA allows Canadian financial institutions to report US taxpayers’ […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Reta Coburn has joined as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Reta will have an instrumental leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategy and its operations and administration.
Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act
Back in 2012, we published an article forewarning about the proposed changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act in Bill 173 (Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011). After […]
Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk
WeirFoulds Partner Debbie Tarshis breaks down therecommendations in the recent released report from theMinister’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients and theRegulated Health Professions Act, 1991 andexplains why they affect all professional regulators.
WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that it has risen to # 3 in Novae Res Urbis’ (NRU) 16th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms, from #6 in 2013.
Partner Sylvia Adriano named 2014 Lexpert® Rising Star
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Sylvia Adriano has been named a 2014 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook Appointed to Advise Ryerson Dean
WeirFoulds LLP is proud to announce that Executive Partner Lisa Borsook has been appointed to the Dean’s Council at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) at Ryerson University. Lisa […]
Making Law a Well-Oiled Machine
Executive partner Lisa Borsook weighs in on the future of national law firms, diversity in the profession and changes in Canada’s legal landscape, with a panel of industry players. Click […]
Fifteen WeirFoulds Partners Recognized in the 2014 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Fifteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2014 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice, up from 12 lawyers in 2013. […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Ryan Morris
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Morris has joined the Firm as a partner in the firm’s tax practice. Ryan’s legal practice focuses on various areas of domestic and […]
Leading the way – Q & A with Lisa Borsook
Executive partner Lisa Borsook is interviewed in this article. Managing partner at WeirFoulds LLP from 2007 to 2012, she has been recognized as a leading practitioner by Lexpert; was named […]