Congratulations to Marie Lussier who has been recognized as a leading Trademark lawyer by World Trademark Review. The WTR 1000 has established itself as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.

We are thrilled to announce that Nina Perfetto, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal.

This honour is bestowed upon a select group of individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada, a particular province, territory, region, or community within Canada, or who have achieved outstanding accomplishments abroad that bring credit to Canada.

As a sought-after litigator, Nina’s professional accomplishments, coupled with her dedication to her community have earned her this recognition.  Nina was one of 20 recipients nominated by Senator Toni Varone and was presented with the medal at a ceremony on January 19, 2025.

Congratulations on this achievement.

OUR TORONTO OFFICE HAS A NEW ADDRESS

Effective December 2, 2024, the office of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP will relocate within Toronto’s Financial District.

This relocation is a strategic step towards creating an environment that mirrors our forward-thinking approach. Our new office has been thoughtfully designed to foster innovation and enhance collaboration.

While our address is changing, our core values remain the same. At Fogler, Rubinoff LLP we have always believed that great legal work comes from a blend of expertise, innovation, and genuine care for our clients’ success. We are excited about the opportunities this move brings, and how it aligns with our ongoing commitment to client service.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new space.

Effective, December 2, 2024, our new address will be:

Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West, Suite 2400
P.O. Box #215
Toronto, ON
M5H 3Y2

Our contact information remains the same:
T. 416.864.9700
F. 416.941.8852
E. [email protected]

Please update your records.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our Partner, friend and colleague, David Thiel. David passed away on September 29, 2024.

David joined us at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP in December 2005, from the firm Pacey, Dirks & Thiel LLP. Over the years, he became a trusted leader in the condominium law bar, often stepping in as chair at owners’ meetings and serving as an independent chair appointed by the Superior Court. He treated every client and approached each matter with great attention, focus and respect. His dedication extended to teaching portions of the Condominium Law Course for the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario at Humber College, where he inspired many.

Our hearts are with David’s family.  He will be deeply missed by his many colleagues, clients and friends who had the privileged to work with and learn from him.

Foglers is pleased to announce that the 49 lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, across 29 areas of practice.

Ilkim Hincer was named “Lawyer of the Year” in Gaming Law and Hailey Abramsky, Roberto De Pasquale and Diana Saturno were all recognized as “Ones to Watch”

Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding lawyers by conducting peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Congratulations to all!

Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the heritage, cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Now more than ever, it is incumbent on us all to reframe our worldview and honour Indigenous history and experiences in our province and across the country. We encourage everyone to take the time to learn about Indigenous histories and cultures, support Indigenous-owned businesses, and amplify Indigenous voices.

Here are a few educational resources you may want to explore:

https://native-land.ca/ – Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as our map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.

https://lnkd.in/eMy3TrP – FirstVoices is a collaborative platform where Indigenous communities manage, curate and share their languages.

https://lnkd.in/gfAdnpB – Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Douglas Elliott to the firm who spoke to us about “The LGBT Purge: Canada’s Journey from Injustice to Justice” and the important work of the LGBT Purge Fund | Le Fonds Purge LGBT.

Dr. Elliott was the lead counsel in the LGBT Purge class actions and is a member of the Board of Directors of the LGBT Purge Fund.  In addition to his numerous past awards, the Advocates’ Society will confirm on him the Award of Justice on June 26, 2024.

His presentation discussed the four phases of Canada’s LGBT Purge, and in particular, the role of lawyers in each phase.

Young Park, Bill Hearn, Ron Davis and Alexander Evangelista (working with their co-counsel, Jason Herbert of DLA Piper in Vancouver), acted as counsel for the Complainants in a landmark decision by Justice G. C. Weatherill  of the BC Supreme Court in Liberal Party of Canada v The Complainants, 2024 BCSC 814, ruling that BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) applies to Canada’s federal political parties. This is the first time that a Canadian superior court has considered, and now affirmed, the constitutional validity of applying a provincial privacy law to the personal information practices of Canada’s federal political parties.

Justice Weatherill’s ruling upholds the March 1, 2022 decision of David Loukidelis, KC, acting as Delegate of the BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Like Mr. Loukidelis, Justice Weatherill rejected the claims of the federal Liberal, Conservative and NDP parties that their privacy practices are governed solely by the Canada Elections Act (CEA), to the exclusion of provincial legislation, and that PIPA is constitutionally inapplicable to them under the doctrines of paramountcy and interjurisdictional immunity.

“The ability of an individual to control their personal information is intimately connected to their individual autonomy, dignity and privacy. These fundamental values lie at the heart of democracy,” Justice Weatherill wrote.

We congratulate the Centre for Digital Rights and our clients on this important victory for the privacy rights of voters in BC and the most recent judicial affirmation of the essential role that legislation, like PIPA, that protects individuals’ control over their personal information, plays in protecting the innate dignity and autonomy of individuals and the integrity of democracy in Canada.

Congratulations to Myriah Graves, the firm’s Director of Professional Development on her appointment to the Board of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) for 2024-2025.

NALP is an association of more than 3000 legal career professionals who advise law students, lawyers, law offices, and law schools in North America. NALP believes all law students and lawyers should benefit from a fair and ethical hiring process, that law students and lawyers are more successful when supported by professional development and legal career professionals, and that a diverse and inclusive legal profession best serves clients and communities. NALP members work together to collect and publish accurate legal employment data and information, and champion education and standards for recruiting, professional and career development, and diversity and inclusion. For more than fifty years, NALP has played an essential role in the success of their members and the lawyers and law students they serve. To learn more about NALP please visit their website