WeirFoulds simplifies registration process for dealers and advisors
From complex forms and documents to tax and other commercial issues, the registration process of dealers and advisors comes with a variety of risks and challenges. WeirFoulds makes the process […]
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 policy that builds […]
WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event
On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program to high school […]
WeirFoulds is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is an editorial competition […]
Canadian Trademarks: A Great Time to File (Part 1)
On June 17, 2019, substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act (Canada) will come into force. Because the Canadian system for registration of trademarks will be overhauled, it is time to […]
Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options
The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals employed at large, […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior Estate Planning Partner Janet Sim
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Janet Sim has joined the firm as a partner in the Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group. Janet joins WeirFoulds with more than 35 […]
WeirFoulds proudly continues to participate in Progress Place’s Transitional Employment Program: video
WeirFoulds is proud to have been honoured once again for its leadership in the Transitional Employment Program at the 2019 Taking Care of Business Breakfast hosted by Progress Place. WeirFoulds […]
WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive a 2019 Law Society Medal
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Frank Walwyn has been selected by the Law Society of Ontario as a recipient of a 2019 Law Society Medal (LSM). The highest honour […]
Criminal Records Redux: The New Posting Requirements in the Regulated Health Professions Act
Previously, in What You Need to Know about Police Record Checks,[1] we examined the new framework under the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015[2] for conducting and obtaining a police […]
Murphy c. Grid Solutions Canada: A Quebec’s motion to dismiss is not intended to replace the trial
Recently, WeirFoulds Associate Marie-Pier Nadeau and local counsel successfully opposed a motion seeking the dismissal of our clients’ claim for abuse of procedure in Murphy c. Grid Solutions Canada, 2019 […]
IWD 2019: WeirFoulds celebrates by recognizing contributions across the firm and hosting Olympian Renata Fast
As part of the firm’s celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, the WeirFoulds Women Committee and the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a […]
WeirFoulds ranked once again in Canadian Lawyer‘s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms survey
WeirFoulds LLP 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 […]
Raj Anand reflects on his role as a Bencher with Law Times
Senior Partner Raj Anand reflects on his twelve years as Bencher as part of the “Reflections of outgoing LSO benchers” video series posted to the Law Times website. Raj, along […]
Webinar: Let’s Mind the Data – Understanding Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
WeirFoulds, the Canadian Law Technology Association (CAN-TECH) and a cross section of industry professionals discuss Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, including the potential ethical implications in the legal space. Click […]