Fillmore Riley News
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.
2010
December 24, 2010
Spirit of giving happens year-round at Fillmore Riley. Read More...
December 8, 2010
International Trademark Association selects Steven Raber to join its Panel of Neutrals. Read More...
December 2, 2010
Fillmore Riley welcomes new associate. Read More...
November 18, 2010
Internet posters beware! Read More...