Ontario’s Bill 194 Proposes New Requirements Regarding Cybersecurity and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 194, also known as the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024. Bill 194 develops […]
IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2024
Associate Vipal Jain will speak at the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2024 on Monday, June 10, 2024. The symposium is Canada’s must-attend privacy event, and will feature commissioners and experts […]
Privacy and AI: Key Takeaways From Ontario IPC’s Investigation on the Use of AI Tools
Background In our technology-driven world, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. AI tools can simplify tasks, boost efficiency, and enable new possibilities that were previously out of reach. […]
Canada’s Privacy Protections Stand Strong in European Commission’s First Review Since 2001
Introduction For the first time in 23 years, the European Commission (Commission) has reviewed its adequacy decision relating to privacy in Canada and concluded that Canada continues to provide adequate […]
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 […]
Eight WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2024
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in their annual ranking of Canada’s best legal talent. In the Chambers Canada […]
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 […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2023-2024 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2023-2024 term. Philip Cho, Partner, has been elected to […]
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 […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2022-2023 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections executives for the 2022-2023 year. Jeff G. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Lorraine M. Fleck to its Technology and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine M. Fleck has joined the partnership effective January 10, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Lorraine brings with her a […]
WeirFoulds welcomes five new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome five new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Abby Benattar – Technology & Intellectual Property Law Abby is an associate in the […]
WeirFoulds IT & IP lawyers discuss, “Defending data, protecting privacy: Understanding cybersecurity in Canada” in recent article published by Lexpert Magazine
On September 8, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published a timely article authored by WeirFoulds lawyers Thomas Wong, Partner in our Corporate Practice Group and Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior Associate in our […]