IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT POTENTIAL CANADA POST SERVICE DISRUPTION

Posted on Sep 19, 2018 in News

At Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP, we value your business and are committed to keeping you informed about matters affecting your dealings with us. As you may know, Canada Post may experience a labour disruption as of September 26, 2018. We are writing to you today to let you know how you can continue to ensure […] Read More

How You Handle Your Divorce Can Impact Your Child Forever

Posted on Sep 11, 2018 in News, Publications

By: Jean S. Beaton Parental conflict is toxic for children. Studies have demonstrated that when exposed to conflict our brains release stress hormones that over time can actually change brain functioning. This exposure to conflict can manifest as anti-social behaviour, problems at school, problems interacting with others, impaired problem solving and delinquency. No parent wants […] Read More

Dealing with Separation in a Better Way

Posted on Aug 23, 2018 in News, Publications

The Benefits of Collaborative Law By Jean S. Beaton When people come to see me for an initial consultation after a separation, they often list similar priorities. That is, people want to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively while remaining amicable, to the extent that this is possible. I make a point to discuss […] Read More

Alexandra Del Vecchio Joins LBW as an Associate

Posted on Jul 4, 2018 in News

While this week marks her first as an Associate, Alexandra first joined Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP in 2012, spending several summers working at the firm throughout both her undergraduate and law school studies. Alexandra continued with Lancaster Brooks & Welch in 2017 when she returned to complete her articles with the Firm. She was […] Read More

Why use Mediation or Arbitration to Solve Your Dispute?

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 in News, Publications

By: Malte von Anrep, QC No dispute resolution procedure is perfect. The aim is to find the one that works the best. Based on my fifty plus years of experience in using the courtroom litigation process I have conclude that issuing a claim in court and proceed to trial is the least efficient method […] Read More

Happy Victoria Day

Posted on May 17, 2018 in News

Our office is closed on Monday May 21st – We reopen at Tuesday May 22nd at 8:30 am. Read More

Reflecting on success at International Women’s Day luncheon – Leanne Standryk speaks to full house at annual networking lunch

Posted on Mar 6, 2018 in News

NEWS 12:48 PM by Melinda Cheevers Fort Erie Post The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce hosted its 13th annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at Cherry Hill Club on March 2. Ruth Unrau (right) interviewed guest speaker Leanne Standryk. – Melinda Cheevers/Metroland Women of all backgrounds came together on Friday for the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of […] Read More

Rob Welch takes on an ERG for Y Kids!

Posted on Feb 27, 2018 in News

Rob Welch, Senior Partner at Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP tackles the ERG for YMCA’s “Move for Kids” event on Saturday February 24th. Within 45 mins Rob was able to complete an impressive 7.5 km on the beast, and still have enough wind left to talk about it! He thanks everyone who sponsored him for […] Read More

Bill 148 Implementation Time Table & Employment Standards Poster version 7.0

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 in News, Publications

In our November 2017 corporate bulletin, we provided an update and overview of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, which extensively amends the provisions of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Employment Standards Act 2000 (ESA). Since our November Corporate Bulletin, we have received several inquiries regarding the timeline of effective changes. […] Read More