Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2023. Since 1996, Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new lawyers to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new lawyers to the firm in the following practice areas: Mimi Palmer – Technology & Intellectual Property, Privacy & Access to Information Mimi Palmer […]
Bill C-27: Landmark Privacy and AI Bill Undergoes Committee Review after Yearlong Wait
After more than a year since Bill C-27 was first introduced, the Standing Committee on Industry Science and Technology (INDU) finally began its study of the bill. Bill C-27, the […]
To Use or Not to Use: Navigating Privacy Risks Associated with Generative AI Tools
By now, you may either have heard of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools or put them to the test yourselves. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Cohere, and DALL-E2 are popular […]
52 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2024 The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 42 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best […]
Three WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences
Congratulations to our three partners who have been recognized in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who advise leading tech companies and […]
WeirFoulds Partner Lisa Danay Wallace recognized as an OBA Rising Star
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Danay Wallace, a Partner in the Firm’s Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, has received the Ontario Bar Association’s Rising Star Award for […]
WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa provides comment to The Globe and Mail on cryptocurrency fraud
WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa provided comment to Tim Shufelt of The Globe and Mail in an article published on March 14, 2023, entitled “Crypto hype is down, but crypto fraud […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognized in 20 different practice areas in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: Canada’s Crackdown on Crypto: An Overview of Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement
On November 21, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a reminder, warning that trading in crypto assets “comes with elevated levels of risk”.[1] The CSA noted that “the value […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s lawyers have once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Canadian Privacy & Data Protection Regime”
Introduction In the broadest terms, privacy law regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information. As such, organizations that collect and use personal information must ensure they comply with […]
50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being recognized in the […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Compliance and Security Standards”
Cybersecurity is one of the greatest threats facing modern businesses. As a result, it is important that organizations monitor, regularly assess, and audit compliance with their cybersecurity strategy. Choosing a […]
Proposed Changes to Canada’s Privacy Laws: What Organizations Need to Know
On June 16, 2022, Canada’s federal government introduced the Digital Charter Implementation Act (Bill C-27). This Bill, if passed into law, would update Canada’s federal private sector privacy law, establish […]