Fillmore Riley News
January 1, 2012
Fillmore Riley welcomes three new partners
The partners of Fillmore Riley LLP congratulate Wes J. Burrows, Marni L. Karpiak and Sofia Mirza on their admission to partnership effective January 1, 2012.
December 12, 2011
Lawyer and Mediator Steven Z. Raber reappointed to Panel of Neutrals.
Steven Raber has been reappointed to the Panel of Neutrals (PON) of the International Trademark Association (INTA). Members of the INTA PON must have substantive legal knowledge coupled with training in mediation and must make a commitment to continue to gain relevant knowledge through experience and training during their tenure as PON members.
November 14, 2011
Don’t gamble on statutory minimums.
A recently decided Ontario Superior Court decision has reiterated the need for employers to take great care when dismissing employees without cause.
October 5, 2011
Anita Southall featured in Women Business Owners Today.
Fillmore Riley’s Anita Southall is featured in the inaugural issue of Women Business Owners Today—a magazine dedicated to celebrating the success of women entrepreneurs in Canada.
October 5, 2011
Best Lawyers names Tim Dewart Winnipeg's Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year.
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Timothy S. Dewart as the “Winnipeg Best Lawyers’ Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year” for 2012.
October 4, 2011
Fillmore Riley maintains ISO 9001 status with recent re-certification.
After undergoing an extensive audit conducted by an external certification body, Fillmore Riley has been re-registered as an ISO 9001 certified firm.
October 4, 2011
Canadian Lawyer magazine ranks Fillmore Riley as one of the top firms in the Prairies.
It’s not easy being a full-service regional firm in Saskatchewan and Manitoba these days. Read more...
September 27, 2011
Fillmore Riley sponsors 2011 Robson Hall Negotiation Competition.
Fillmore Riley LLP is proud to sponsor the Robson Hall Negotiation Competition for the second consecutive year.
September 16, 2011
Winnipeg hosts The Canadian Transport Lawyers Association’s annual conference.
The Canadian Transport Lawyers Association (CTLA) will hold its annual, international conference on September 22-24, 2011, at Inn at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
September 14, 2011
Nine Fillmore Riley lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2012 publication.
Nine lawyers from Fillmore Riley LLP were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2012. Fillmore Riley is proud to announce the following lawyers have been recognized in his and her respective practice area:
September 9, 2011
Warning issued by Trademarks Office.
Unsolicited Invoices
All trademark applications and registrations are public documents. In the Iinternet age, this means that information relating to trademark applications and registrations may be obtained with just a few key strokes.
July 29, 2011
Fillmore Riley launches Pension & Benefits Law Practice Group
Fillmore Riley LLP is pleased to announce the addition of the Pension & Benefits Law Practice Group composed of experienced lawyers J. Michael J. Dow, E. Beth Eva, Cy M. Fien and Jody S. Langhan.
June 29, 2011
Fillmore Riley welcomes articling students Celia Fergusson and Iain McDonald
We are pleased to introduce our articling students, Celia Fergusson and Iain McDonald, who have embarked on a path to a great future.
June 14, 2011
Fillmore Riley's newsletter The Brief goes electronic.
One of our core values is to conduct business in an environmentally friendly manner.
June 13, 2011
Steven Raber participated in the International Trademark Association's annual meeting
In May, Steven Raber attended the annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in San Francisco. At the meeting, Steven met with many of our international associates and took the opportunity to attend various educational programs.
June 1, 2011
Nine Fillmore Riley lawyers listed as leading practitioners in 2011 Lexpert directory
Fillmore Riley is proud to announce that the following lawyers ranked as leading practitioners in the 2011 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
May 31, 2011
Fillmore Riley kicks off fundraising initiatives for 2011 Challenge for Life
For the second consecutive year, Fillmore Riley LLP is fundraising for CancerCare Manitoba’s 2011 Challenge for Life 20K Walk.
May 17, 2011
Negev Gala 2011 honours Christine Melnick, MLA.
Fillmore Riley has been a proud sponsor of the Negev Gala for more than a decade. This year the Jewish National Fund of Canada, Manitoba Chapter (JNF) is pleased to honour Christine Melnick, MLA at the Gala to be held May 31, 2011 at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
April 26, 2011
Environmental lawyer Sven Hombach authors chapter in international legal guide.
Sven Hombach, an environmental and regulatory lawyer with Fillmore Riley, has authored the Canada chapter to the Global Legal Group’s 2011 International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment & Climate Change Law released in April 2011.
April 15, 2011
Fillmore Riley's Brandy Cousins in Winnipeg Women.
Winnipeg Women published Brandy Cousins article "Protecting your home and belongings from flood damage."
March 29, 2011
Eleanor Wiebe recognized as Lawyer of the Week.
Eleanor Wiebe, a partner with Fillmore Riley LLP, has been recognized as Lawyer of the Week in the April 1, 2011, edition of The Lawyers Weekly.
March 24, 2011
Fillmore Riley’s David Simpson to present at The 2011 Accommodation Law Conference.
Employment and labour lawyer David Simpson will present at The 2011 Accommodation Law Conference to be held in Winnipeg May 5-6, 2011.
March 22, 2011
Fillmore Riley’s Jason Roberts hired as law clerk with Supreme Court of Canada.
Fillmore Riley congratulates articling student Jason Roberts for securing a position as a law clerk to the Honourable Mr. Justice Louis LeBel of the Supreme Court of Canada.
February 11, 2011
Fillmore Riley congratulates the Legal Help Centre on its official opening.
Fillmore Riley congratulates the Legal Help Centre (LHC) on opening its doors to the public. LHC is located in MacNamara Hall North, 380 Spence Street, on the UW campus
January 31, 2011
Fillmore Riley's Eleanor Wiebe volunteers in Cambodia.
Eleanor Wiebe, Q.C., travelled to Cambodia as a volunteer to teach a weeklong contract drafting course at the Lawyer Training Centre in Phnom Penh in January 2011.
January 19, 2011
Fillmore Riley's Sofia Mirza to co-host business leadership retreat.
Sofia Mirza, an immigration lawyer with Fillmore Riley, will act as one of the masters of ceremonies for the Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute Inc.’s (CMLI) Leadership Program’s retreat on January 21, 2011.
January 18, 2011
Fillmore Riley's lawyers to moderate and present at the MBA 2011 Mid-Winter Meeting.
Held from January 20 to 22, the MBA’s 2011 Mid-Winter Meeting is the Manitoba Bar Association’s premier event of the year.
January 12, 2011
Fillmore Riley's Anita Southall and Wayne Leslie recipients of Manitoba Bar Association’s 2011 Pro Bono Award
Ms Anita Southall and Mr. Wayne Leslie of Fillmore Riley LLP will receive the 2011 Pro Bono Award for their service as friends of the court in Daniels v. Daniels and Fontaine v. The Attorney General of Canada.
December 24, 2010
Spirit of giving happens year-round at Fillmore Riley.
The spirit of giving doesn’t just come once a year at Fillmore Riley—it happens year-round.
December 8, 2010
International Trademark Association selects Steven Raber to join its Panel of Neutrals.
Fillmore Riley LLP congratulates Steven Raber, a partner and chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group, on being selected to join the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Panel of Neutrals.
December 2, 2010
Fillmore Riley welcomes new associate.
Fillmore Riley LLP is pleased to announce that Sven Hombach has joined the firm and will practise primarily in the areas of environmental law and litigation.
November 18, 2010
Internet posters beware!
One characteristic of the Internet, lauded by some and loathed by others, is that much of the information posted is done so anonymously. Some argue this is a positive development as it allows people to freely publish their points of view.
October 29, 2010
Beneficiary Designations
The common law dealing with wills has evolved with formality. The purpose of the will is to have the wishes of a testator (will maker) relating to the division of property followed after the testator’s death. As the testator is not alive to provide further direction or clarification, formalities as set forth in The Wills Act of Manitoba and other requirements at common law must be met for the will to be valid and the testator’s wishes followed.
October 12, 2010
Fillmore Riley welcomes new associate.
Brandy Cousins has joined Fillmore Riley LLP as an associate lawyer
September 29, 2010
Fillmore Riley first law firm to sponsor Robson Hall Negotiation Competition.
Fillmore Riley LLP is proud to be the first sponsor of the Robson Hall Negotiation Competition to be held on September 30, 2010.
September 15, 2010
Fillmore Riley joins international law firm network TAGLaw.
The partners at Fillmore Riley LLP are pleased to announce the firm has become a member of TAGLaw.
August 25, 2010
Fillmore Riley Articling Student receives award from Law Society.
Fillmore Riley LLP congratulates articling student Jason E. Roberts for his outstanding performance.
August 24, 2010
Best Lawyers in Canada 2011.
Fillmore Riley is proud to announce that eight of its lawyers have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
July 23, 2010
Fillmore Riley's Charles Sherbo volunteers in El Salvador.
As one of the adult leaders of a group of high school students from St. Paul’s High School in Winnipeg, Charles Sherbo volunteered from July 3-17, 2010, in El Salvador.
July 16, 2010
CLEA recognizes Fillmore Riley lawyers' contributions.
The Community Legal Education Association of Manitoba (CLEA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides public legal education to Manitobans.
July 6, 2010
Fillmore Riley welcomes articling students for 2010.
We are pleased to introduce our articling students, Jason Roberts and Maria Penner, who have embarked on a path to a great future.
June 30, 2010
Fillmore Riley’s Eleanor Wiebe volunteers in Lao PDR.
Eleanor Wiebe travelled to Vientiane, Lao PDR to participate in a practice skills training session, held May 26-28, 2010, with two other Canadian lawyers.
June 23, 2010
Fillmore Riley alumna is appointed judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Fillmore Riley LLP congratulates the Honourable Madam Justice Shelley C. Fitzpatrick on her recent appointment to judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
June 3, 2010
Matthew T. Underwood joins Fillmore Riley LLP as an associate.
The partners with Fillmore Riley LLP congratulate Matthew T. Underwood on his call to the Manitoba Bar on May 13, 2010, and his joining the firm as an associate.
May 28, 2010
Fillmore Riley's David Kroft declared a Life Bencher.
On May 20, 2010, David Kroft was declared a Life Bencher of The Law Society of Manitoba, recognizing his eight years of service as an elected bencher.
May 21, 2010
Shayne Berthaudin appointed as new master for Court of Queen’s Bench.
Fillmore Riley LLP congratulates Shayne Berthaudin on his recent appointment to the position of master for the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench.
April 5, 2010
Fillmore Riley LLP first law firm to take on Challenge for Life 20K Walk.
Fillmore Riley is the first law firm in Winnipeg to become involved with CancerCare Manitoba Foundation’s Challenge for Life 20K Walk.
March 26, 2010
Fillmore Riley LLP unveils refreshed brand.
After undergoing an extensive year-long brand-redevelopment process, Fillmore Riley has officially launched its contemporary, bold visual identity that captures the firm's pragmatic approach.
February 1, 2010
Best Lawyers in Canada 2010
Fillmore Riley LLP is pleased to announce that eight of our partners have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2010.
January 4, 2010
Curran P. McNicol admitted to partnership.
The partners of Fillmore Riley LLP congratulate their colleague Curran P. McNicol on his admission to partnership effective January 1, 2010.
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