Mar 1, 2023WeirFoulds 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…
Dec 14, 2022WeirFoulds 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…
Nov 10, 2022Multiple 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…
Sep 29, 2022WeirFoulds, partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2023 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers. In the 2023 edition, five of our partners…
Sep 13, 2022WeirFoulds 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…
Aug 25, 202250 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…
Aug 9, 2022WeirFoulds 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…
Jul 12, 2022WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Dark Web: What’s Underneath the Internet” Overview As data breaches have shown in recent years, the dark web can be utilized as a means to hack into organizations, compromising millions of people’s information.…
Jun 16, 2022Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law,…
Jun 14, 2022WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Is Someone Following Me?” A Primer on Data Tracking Companies collect more data than ever before, allowing them to make informed decisions about how to better their business and serve their customers – whether that be…
May 10, 2022WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent?” Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent? A variety of arrangements are available to businesses when seeking to leverage software as part of their business…
Nov 24, 2021WeirFoulds recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2021 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal…
Sep 10, 2021WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…
Aug 26, 2021 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…
Apr 23, 2021WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Feb 19, 2021James Kosa recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been listed in the 2021 Lexpert…
Oct 1, 2020WeirFoulds represents iManage in its acquisition of Closing Folders On August 24, 2020, iManage announced its acquisition of Closing Folders, the market leader in legal transaction management. The acquisition uniquely enables iManage to deliver automation and…
Sep 9, 2020WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2021 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2021 edition, five of…
Aug 20, 2020WeirFoulds technology Partner James Kosa appointed Chair of the CBA Sections Subcommittee Congratulations to James Kosa, Technology and Intellectual Property Law Partner, on being appointed to the role of Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sections Subcommittee for the…
Apr 27, 2020WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Apr 20, 2020Guidelines 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…
Mar 23, 2020Privacy 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…
Jan 15, 2020Webinar: 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…
Nov 8, 2019WeirFoulds 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.…
Oct 8, 2019Any Port in a Storm: New Protections for IP Licensees Under Canada’s BIA and CCAA Legislation Insolvency, restructurings, and proposals create tidal waves of uncertainty for the numerous parties implicated in the proceedings. Third party intellectual property licensees who have relied on a…
Sep 19, 2019WeirFoulds recognized in 2020 Chambers Canada Guide WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2020 edition, five of…
Aug 21, 201940 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…
Jul 3, 2019James Kosa provides comment to Toronto Star on trademark lawsuit Partner James Kosa spoke with the Toronto Star about Muskoka Brewery’s recent claim against Molson Coors. Muskoka Brewery sued Molson Coors on June 20, 2019 for using…
May 6, 2019WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…
Apr 1, 2019James Kosa speaks with Canadian Lawyer about AI use by in-house legal departments Partner James Kosa spoke with Canadian Lawyer in the article “Sizing up AI for in-house” by Luis Millán. The piece discusses how legal departments are beginning to…
Nov 5, 2018James 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.
Oct 15, 2018WeirFoulds 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…
Aug 24, 2018WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are…
May 14, 2018WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry…
Apr 17, 2018WeirFoulds Boosts Its Information Technology and Intellectual Property Practices Welcoming James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong have joined the firm in the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group. Commenting on…