Law Society of Ontario Secures Stay in Case Involving Lawyer’s Licensing
The Law Society of Ontario has successfully secured a stay related to the licensing application of a man who admitted to sexually abusing children in 2009, temporarily blocking his ability […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
Mastering Advocacy at Administrative Tribunals – Toronto Lawyers Association
Partner Ben Kates will speak during Mastering Advocacy at Administrative Tribunals, a CPD program that will be hosted by the Toronto Lawyers Association on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Elevate your […]
Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
36th Annual Conference – The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators
Partner Amy Block will speak at the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators’ (SOAR) 36th Annual Conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024. From a review of recent chart-topping cases to […]
19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Amy Block will speak during the 19th Annual National Forum on Administrative Law and Practice, which will be hosted by Osgoode Professional Development on Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, […]
Professional Regulation and Privacy Rights: A Case Comment on York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22
In a recent decision in York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the applicability of the Canadian Charter of […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Seven WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2024-2025 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2024-2025 term, commencing September 1, 2024. Michael Ding, Associate, […]
Can I Sue for That?: Civil Suits Against Regulators
Regulators in Ontario enjoy several different types of immunities from legal challenges, including immunity from being sued in negligence for acts undertaken in good faith. Generally, the courts have judiciously […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Natasha Novac to the Regulatory Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Natasha Novac as an Associate to the firm’s Regulatory Practice Group. Natasha’s practice focuses on professional regulation, public and administrative law and civil litigation. Prior […]
Advanced Issues in Professional Regulation – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Amy Block will speak at the Ontario Bar Association’s Advanced Issues in Professional Regulation, an online-only program that will be hosted by the organization’s Administrative and Health Law Sections […]
CNAR 2024 Annual Conference
Several members of the Regulatory Practice Group will attend the CNAR 2024 Annual Conference, which will be hosted in Ottawa on Monday, October 7th – Thursday, October 9th. CNAR 2024 […]
18th Solo and Small Firm Conference: Evolution – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Ben Kates will speak at the 18th Solo and Small Firm Conference: Evolution, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Ben […]
Examining and Cross-Examining Experts – The Advocates’ Society
Partner Amy Block will attend Examining and Cross-Examining Experts, a workshop that will be hosted by The Advocates’ Society on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Working with expert witnesses is minefield […]