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

BILL 148, THE FAIR WORKPLACES, BETTER JOBS ACT, 2017 – BECOMES LAW

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 in News, Publications

By Leanne Standryk and Alexandra Del Vecchio In 2015, the Ontario Government announced a comprehensive review of issues affecting the modern workplace. Two advisors prepared a final report outlining 173 changes to the Employment Standards Act 2000 (“ESA”) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“LRA”). The Government introduced an Act to amend the Employment […] Read More

BILL 148, THE FAIR WORKPLACES, BETTER JOBS ACT, 2017 – BECOMES LAW

Posted on Nov 27, 2017 in News, Publications

By Leanne Standryk and Alexandra DelVecchio In 2015, the Ontario Government announced a comprehensive review of issues affecting the modern workplace. Two advisors prepared a final report outlining 173 changes to the Employment Standards Act 2000 (“ESA”) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (“LRA”). The Government introduced an Act to amend the Employment Standards Act […] Read More

Voted Niagara’s “Favourite Law Firm”

Posted on Oct 26, 2017 in News

The team at Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP are grateful for your vote of confidence! To be voted again – “Favourite Law Firm 2017” makes us proud indeed. We are a full service law firm. If we can assist you with your legal needs please call us at 905-641-1551 Read More

Canada’s Anti-Spam Law is coming into effect July 1 – Are you ready?

Posted on Jun 29, 2017 in News, Publications

By Matt Leask Nearly three years have passed since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (the “CASL”/the “Act”) came into force on July 1, 2014, and as we approach Canada’s 150th anniversary, changes to the CASL are on the way. The CASL is one of the strictest anti-spam laws in the world, and it applies to a […] Read More