WeirFoulds kicks off Asian Heritage Month 2021 with an educational webinar, “Not Your Model Minority: The Problem with Asian Stereotypes”
The month of May is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians. The theme for this year’s Asian Heritage Month, “Recognition, […]
WeirFoulds establishes Barnet H. Kussner Memorial Award with the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto
WeirFoulds is honoured to announce that in the memory of our Partner, colleague and dear friend, Barnet Kussner (“Barney”), we have established the Barnet H. Kussner Memorial Award at the […]
Lori Duffy provides comment to the Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the challenges of witnessing wills during a pandemic
WeirFoulds Partner Lori Duffy was interviewed by Zena Olijnyk of the Canadian Lawyer Magazine for an article published on April 27, 2021 on the challenges of witnessing wills during a […]
WeirFoulds recognized once again as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms – 2021
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as one of the top 10 Ontario regional law firms in Canadian Lawyer’s […]
Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation
WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand provided comment to Alice Chen of The Hill Times in an article published on April 21, 2021, on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal […]
The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand
WeirFoulds Partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Raj Anand was interviewed by the OHRC as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations on March 29, […]
WeirFoulds 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 was selected based […]
WeirFoulds LLP Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been, and continues to be, challenging for all of us. However, we acknowledge the Asian community, including our Asian Canadian colleagues, face […]
A Matter of National Concern: The Supreme Court of Canada Upholds a Federal Price on Carbon
The Decision On March 25, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in the highly anticipated Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.[1] In a 6-3 majority, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Alyssa Clutterbuck – Municipal Law Alyssa is an associate in the Municipal Law Practice […]
WeirFoulds’ Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that former Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been appointed as Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario (Toronto). The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Dara W. Azari – Securities Law Dara is an associate in WeirFoulds’ Securities Practice […]
WeirFoulds employment lawyer Megan Mah recognized as 2021 FACL Young Lawyer of the Year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, associate of our Employment Law Practice Group, is the recipient of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers’ (FACL) Ontario Young Lawyer of […]
Remembering our late friend and colleague Barnet Kussner
In Memoriam It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our Partner, friend and colleague, Barnet Kussner (“Barney”). Barney passed away on the evening […]
An Ounce of Prevention: Ten Questions for Employers to Help Assess their Compliance with Employment Laws
Employers have faced no shortage of challenges and obstacles in complying with employment and workplace laws and regulations, particularly given the rapidly shifting employment landscape and ever-changing health and safety […]