Cannabis Lounges and Cafés on the Horizon in Ontario
In an effort to move towards an open market for cannabis, the Ontario Government recently launched an online consultation to ask the public, businesses, health sector, and other stakeholders about […]
WeirFoulds lawyers ranked in 2020 Lexpert ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Lisa Borsook, and Bryan Finlay, QC, have been listed once again in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in […]
Blazing A New Trail: Ontario To Adopt an Open Cannabis Retail Market
For cannabis retail operators in Ontario, Christmas came early this year when the Ontario government announced that it would be scrapping the widely-criticized lottery system for awarding cannabis retail store […]
Goodbye to “Ghost Hotels”: Tribunal Upholds City of Toronto’s Efforts to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Changes are coming to how Airbnb and other short-term accommodation marketplace websites operate in Toronto after a failed challenge by a group of landlords to the City of Toronto’s (the […]
WeirFoulds lawyers discuss the good, the bad, and the misunderstood in Canada’s hottest new leasing podcast
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that its Commercial Leasing Practice Group has launched WeirTalking Leasing, an eight-episode podcast series highlighting today’s top commercial leasing trends in Canada. The series […]
40 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 areas – a […]
Trudeau, Ford Give Canada Day Cannabis Gifts: New Rules for Edibles and Retail Licensing in Ontario
As Canadians start to wind down for the summer holidays, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have gifted retailers and consumers with new and expansive changes to […]
Daily Commercial News summarizes impact of Construction Act changes as discussed at recent WeirFoulds seminar
Daily Commercial News published an article that features a number of our lawyers titled, “Lawyers outline biggest impacts from Construction Act changes”. The piece highlights some of the key discussion […]
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). The firm is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category at this annual […]
WeirFoulds 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 was selected based […]
Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers
WeirFoulds Partners Jeff Cowan and Ryan Morris, and Associates Lia Boritz and Caitlin Stevens presented a paper on “Legal and Regulatory Issues Facing Building Owners and Property Managers” at the […]
WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada for 2019. […]
WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms
WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse magazine as determined […]
Ontario Government Makes Policy U-Turn: Doug Ford’s Plan for the Private Retail Sale of Cannabis
Fresh off his convincing electoral victory, Premier Doug Ford has announced that he plans to begin the process of scrapping Ontario’s existing approach to the retail sale of cannabis, which […]
Out of the Weeds: What You Need to Know About the Cannabis Act as an Employer
On June 20, 2018, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, which will, among other things, legalize the recreational use of cannabis. The Cannabis Act will come […]