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 […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category
WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized in the Best […]
Privacy Web Series: A Primer on the Proposed Legislative Changes in Privacy Law
A long-awaited overhaul of privacy law is at hand to bring Canadian privacy legislation more in line with global standards, and address the challenges posed by new and evolving technologies. […]
Guidelines on the Territorial Scope of the General Data Protection Regulation
Executive Summary Regulation on data protection and privacy in the European Union (“EU” or “Union”) is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR” or “Regulation”). On November 12, 2019, […]
Privacy in the AI Era? OPC Launches Consultation on Regulation of AI
American writer Kurt Vonnegut once penned the line, “You asked the impossible of a machine and the machine complied.” Our society has voraciously devoured the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence […]
40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020
WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty areas – a […]
WeirFoulds welcomes technology lawyer Julia Sydorenko
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Julia Sydorenko has joined the firm as an associate in our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. After Julia was called to the Ontario […]
The Perils of Prediction: Lessons for Regulators in the Age of Big Data
You’ve likely read one too many articles that start by telling you that big data is watching you and predicting what you will do or buy next. About how it […]
Webinar: Breakfast with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish
WeirFoulds hosted a breakfast seminar with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish, to discuss FIPPA, MFIPPA and PHIPA. Click here to access the webinar recording. This webinar was […]
James Kosa speaks artificial intelligence with Law Times
Partner James Kosa spoke with Law Times in October 2018 about artificial intelligence and its use by government. Click here to read his full comment.
Privacy Breaches: New Mandatory Notification Requirements Under PIPEDA
As of November 1st, 2018 new mandatory breach notification and record-keeping requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA“) and the Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations came into force. A privacy […]
WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa discusses the right to be forgotten with The Early Edition on CBC
WeirFoulds Partner James Kosa discussed if Google indexed search results and the right to be forgotten fall under Canada’s privacy laws with The Early Edition on CBC Radio. James discussed […]
WeirFoulds Associate Kayla Theeuwen comments on risk of public registers in British overseas territories
In a recent article in Financier Worldwide, “UK targets overseas territories transparency“, Associate Kayla Theeuwen shared her views about the imposition of public registers in British overseas territories (OTs) and […]