Congratulations to our partner Clare Burns, recognized with a 2014 Lexpert Zenith Award for excellence in estate and tax planning
We are delighted to announce that Clare Burns has been selected as a recipient of the 2014 Lexpert Zenith Award for her work in estate and personal tax planning. This year the award recognizes lawyers called between 1986 and 2000 who have demonstrated excellence and thought leadership in their respective practice area – setting new standards for the profession.
Licence to Steal: Caroline Abela on Power of Attorney Abuse
Power of attorney abuse is one of the fastest growing crimes against seniors. On July 31, 2014, Partner Caroline Abela appeared on CHCH’s SquareOff to explain: How power of attorney […]
Partner Frank Walwyn on Career Success, Diversity and Mentoring
Partner Frank Walwyn reflects on his career success, the value of diversity in business and the “culture of mentorship” at WeirFoulds in Summer 2014 edition of the Ontario Bar Association’s […]
Quiz: E-Discovery
E-discovery opens a virtual Pandora’s Box of digital information that can be searched, processed and reviewed, but that can also be deleted or altered if we are not judicious in […]
Development in Toronto: New Employment Policies, Appeal Authority and Approval Process
On July 9th, the Province issued its Notice of Decision respecting the City of Toronto’s Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231). OPA 231 deals with the conversion of Employment […]
Fifteen WeirFoulds Partners Recognized in the 2014 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
Fifteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2014 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice, up from 12 lawyers in 2013. […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Alan Bromstein
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Alan Bromstein to the firm where he will be continuing his advisory and advocacy practice for regulatory colleges and other clients.
Partner Caroline Abela Speaks Out on Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
To spread awareness of the growing crime of financial abuse of seniors, Caroline Abela has given a series of media interviews.
Partner Caroline Abela Speaks to CTV News about Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
To spread awareness of the growing crime of financial abuse of seniors, Caroline Abela appeared on “Canada AM” on CTV News airing July 8, 2014. Caroline is a partner with […]
Partner Caroline Abela Speaks to CBC Radio about Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse
To spread awareness of the growing crime of financial abuse of seniors, Caroline Abela appeared on CBC Radio’s “Here and Now” airing in Toronto and “All in a Day” airing […]
Quiz: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
As of July 1st Canada’s new anti-spam law will apply to “commercial electronic messages,” express or implied consent of the recipient will be required, and CEMs will need to comply […]
From the Ground Up: Legal Issues for Women Entrepreneurs Roundup
On May 29, 2014, the Women of WeirFoulds held a lively morning event featuring two savvy panelsone hosted by lawyers, the other by Toronto entrepreneurson how to succeed in today’s fast-paced market as you start and grow your business.
Photo: Lori Duffy, Sarah Bull, Jennifer Durand, Sylvia O’Brien, Lindsay MacMillan, Jessica Ching, Hilary Book, Andrea Green.
OBA Honours Lisa Borsook
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Borsook will be honoured by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2014 OBA Award of Excellence in Real Estate.
WeirFoulds Welcomes Ryan Morris
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Morris has joined the Firm as a partner in the firm’s tax practice. Ryan’s legal practice focuses on various areas of domestic and […]
How the New Anti-Spam Act Will Affect Your Business – Update
Canada’s new anti-spam law applies to “commercial electronic messages” (also known as CEMs) as of July 1, 2014. CEMs include e-mails and text messages.The general rule under the new anti-spam […]