Legalization of Cannabis and the Workplace – A Game Changer?

Posted on Oct 15, 2018 in News

By Leanne Standryk The Federal Cannabis Act, the Federal Cannabis Regulations and the Ontario Cannabis Act, 2017 (the “Ontario Act”) will change the legal landscape of the use and possession of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018. When cannabis is legalized on October 17, 2018, the Federal Cannabis Act will permit individuals who are 18 […] Read More

Rob Welch interviewed at CKTB’s Roundtable

Posted on Oct 4, 2018 in News

Link to listen to interview: http://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb/shows/niagara-in-the-morning-with-tim-denis-1.1816212 Read More

Rob Welch see the other side of the law

Posted on Oct 4, 2018 in News

Rob Welch Celebrates National Newspaper Week

Posted on Oct 2, 2018 in News

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