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While some employers have chosen to temporarily suspend operations, or have been ordered to do so, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many others, will do their…

Mar 18, 2020

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

In the last two days the federal and Ontario provincial governments have announced proposed substantial emergency legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 16, 2020,…

Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19 – Taking Action Together

The last two weeks have been unprecedented for every person and business in Canada. In line with growing public health advice and reaffirmed by our Prime Minister…

Mar 16, 2020

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and in Canada the various levels of government in each jurisdiction have taken significant steps to control and…

Mar 12, 2020

COVID-19 – An Update for our Clients and Community

In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 and more recently, the ‘global pandemic’ declaration by the World Health Organization, we at WeirFoulds have been taking various…

WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive the OBA’s 2020 Joel Kuchar Award

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Gregory Richards, counsel, and former managing partner and chair of the partnership, will be awarded the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award for…

Mar 10, 2020

Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm

For a second year in a row and in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), the WeirFoulds Women Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a…

Mar 6, 2020

PM Springfest

WeirFoulds LLP is proud to be participating in PM Springfest taking place on April 2, 2020, in Toronto. With 200 exhibits and 18 educational seminars, this professional…

Mar 4, 2020

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley receives Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, was presented with the Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award…

Feb 26, 2020

The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) – 30th Annual Conference

WeirFoulds is proud to be sponsoring and participating in the 30th Annual ILCO Conference taking place in Niagara Falls, Ontario, from May 27 to May 30, 2020.…

Feb 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event

On Friday, February 14, 2020, WeirFoulds Women (WFW) hosted its third annual Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (GEM), a Toronto-based charity that offers a year-long mentorship program…

Jan 30, 2020

Divine Discoveries: Building a Great Case – The Canadian Bar Association

The “Divine Discoveries: Building a Great Case” program is being organized by the Canadian Bar Association on March 6, 2020. Get practical tips from the pros on…

Six-Minute Administrative Law and Practice 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

The Six-Minute series is the go-to event for the busy legal practitioner, presented by the The Law Society of Ontario. WeirFoulds Partner Jeff Cowan will co-chair the…

Jan 15, 2020

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including workplace harassment, pay equity, employment terminations and privacy. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and Chair, Employment…

Jan 7, 2020

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers | 13th Annual Conference and Gala

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the 13th Annual Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Conference and Gala taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Toronto. The conference theme…

Arnup Cup 2020 – The Advocates’ Society

The Arnup Cup is an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society and sponsored by WeirFoulds LLP. The Cup bears the…

WeirFoulds welcomes Nadia Chiesa to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Nadia Chiesa has joined the partnership effective January 1, 2020. Nadia joined the Commercial Litigation Practice Group as an associate in…

Jan 6, 2020

The Lawyer’s Daily reports on feminist advocacy event at WeirFoulds

On November 26, 2019, WeirFoulds Women partnered with the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program to host a seminar on feminist advocacy and the law. The…

Dec 6, 2019

To Refer or Not to Refer, That is the Question

Public reaction to the recent case of Tanase v. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario[1] was widespread and critical.[2] In this case, the Divisional Court upheld…

Nov 24, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Knightstone Capital Management in $130M acquisition

On November 15, 2019, Knightstone Capital Management Inc. (“Knightstone”) announced that, through an affiliated entity, it acquired the Sheraton Gateway Hotel located in Terminal 3 of Toronto…

Nov 19, 2019

Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children

While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve.…

Nov 15, 2019

Feminist Advocacy and the Law

WeirFoulds Women and the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, will be hosting a seminar and networking reception that will showcase…

Nov 8, 2019

WeirFoulds tech lawyer James Kosa recognized as a 2019 Lexpert Rising Star

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, technology and intellectual property partner, has been named by Lexpert as a 2019 Rising Star, Leading Lawyers Under 40.…

Nov 4, 2019

2019 Fall Convention – The Advocates’ Society

The Advocates’ Society’s 2019 Fall Convention will take place in Nassau Bahamas from November 6-10. The event is packed with thought-provoking CPD in an incredible setting – the Rosewood…

WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Fall Seminar and Networking Reception

The WeirFoulds Employment Law practice group is pleased to invite you to our fall seminar and networking reception. Join us to hear about a variety of current…

Oct 28, 2019

Daily Commercial News spotlights Sandra Astolfo, 2019 recipient of the OBA’s construction and infrastructure law excellence award

Dan O’Reilly of Daily Commercial News spoke with WeirFoulds Partner, Sandra Astolfo, after she was awarded with the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the…

Oct 17, 2019

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The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) – 30th Annual Conference

Divine Discoveries: Building a Great Case – The Canadian Bar Association

Six-Minute Administrative Law and Practice 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers | 13th Annual Conference and Gala

Arnup Cup 2020 – The Advocates’ Society

The Lawyer’s Daily reports on feminist advocacy event at WeirFoulds

Feminist Advocacy and the Law

2019 Fall Convention – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Fall Seminar and Networking Reception

Seminar – GTA Accountants Network/GTA Finance Network

Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019 – CLEBC and CCEL

Make a Will Month | November 20 Session – Ontario Bar Association

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Keeping the Lights On: Preventing and Responding to Work Refusals in the Wake of COVID-19

A Shot in the Arm: Canada Announces Sweeping Stimulus Measures to Assist Employees and Businesses

COVID-19 – Taking Action Together

Preparing Your Workplace to Respond to COVID-19: Questions and Answers for Employers

COVID-19 – An Update for our Clients and Community

WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards to receive the OBA’s 2020 Joel Kuchar Award

Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm

PM Springfest

WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley receives Donald P. Giffin Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award

The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) – 30th Annual Conference

WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event

Divine Discoveries: Building a Great Case – The Canadian Bar Association

Six-Minute Administrative Law and Practice 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers | 13th Annual Conference and Gala

Arnup Cup 2020 – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds welcomes Nadia Chiesa to the partnership

The Lawyer’s Daily reports on feminist advocacy event at WeirFoulds

To Refer or Not to Refer, That is the Question

WeirFoulds represents Knightstone Capital Management in $130M acquisition

Estate Planning Considerations for Singles and Singles with Children

Feminist Advocacy and the Law

Two weeks for those in need: WeirFoulds proudly hosts 2019 United Way fundraising campaign

WeirFoulds tech lawyer James Kosa recognized as a 2019 Lexpert Rising Star

2019 Fall Convention – The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Fall Seminar and Networking Reception

SCG Legal named a Band 1 leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2020

Daily Commercial News spotlights Sandra Astolfo, 2019 recipient of the OBA’s construction and infrastructure law excellence award

Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day

Seminar – GTA Accountants Network/GTA Finance Network

Canadian Elder Law Conference 2019 – CLEBC and CCEL

Make a Will Month | November 20 Session – Ontario Bar Association

Webinar: Employment Law Seminar

Webinar: Arbitration Clauses

WeirFoulds welcomes five new associates

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