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WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that John Wilkinson has been awarded the 2019 John Hackett Memorial Award by the Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS). The John…

Apr 23, 2019

New Rules for Charities and their Public Policy Dialogue and Development Activities

Charities bring valuable perspectives to public discourse through their services to Canadians and interactions with the most vulnerable. These experiences are vital for the creation of public…

Nov 1, 2018

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…

Apr 22, 2015

Estate Alert – 2015 Federal Budget Highlights

Yesterday the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Joe Oliver, presented the federal budget for 2015-2016 (“Budget 2015”) in the House of Commons. The following is a summary…

Oct 1, 2013

Quiz: Governance and Regulatory Issues

There are a myriad of statutes, regulations, rules, policies, and documents which govern the day-today activities of individuals, businesses, institutions, and other organizations operating throughout Canada and…

Dec 3, 2012

Personal and Ethical Use of Work Computers

Computers dominate the workplace. And, with increasing use comes increasing computer-related workplace issues. Recent case-law in Canada suggests that employers should be reviewing or instituting a number…

Client Newsletter – Winter 2012

Jul 1, 2012

Electronic Documents: Records Management, e-Discovery and Trial (loose-leaf textbook, 2010+)

Electronic data is modifying how lawyers interact, changing how information is collected and used, and transforming the courtrooms. This in-depth resource examines and analyzes the issues relating to electronic documents.

Mar 12, 2012

The New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONPCA”) was passed by the Ontario Legislature and received Royal Assent on October 25, 2010 but it has not yet come…

Oct 18, 2011

Working in Canada: An Overview of Employment Law

Among the most challenging and complex issues faced by businesses, governments, organizations and individuals are those that arise in the workplacein the relationships between management and employee,…

Mar 3, 2011

Trusts and Trustees: Some Tips on Risk Management

Being asked to be a trustee of an estate is not a gift.

Aug 2, 2010

The Law of Electronic Discovery: New Book Unplugs Cyperspace

This text is almost certain to become the leading Canadian reference source for lawyers and litigants regarding electronic documents and the law of electronic discovery. Download a…

Apr 1, 2010

Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management

Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.

Jan 1, 2004

Are your Business Practices an Invasion of Privacy?

If you operate an interprovincial or international transportation business that is subject to the Canada Labour Code, PIPEDA already applies to your business.

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