In LaPlume v. AAA Internet Publishing Inc., 2025 BCSC 2139 (“LaPlume”), the Supreme Court of British Columbia upheld the enforceability of a termination clause that limited an employee’s notice entitlement to his contractual entitlements, despite multiple promotions and salary increases over almost a decade of service. The Court rejected the employee’s argument that these changes had fundamentally altered the employment relationship and invalidated the original contract.
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We are proud to share that Filion is ranked Tier 1 in Labour and Employment Law, Workers’ Compensation Law and Education Law, and our success is shared across multiple offices, highlighting our expertise and collaborative strength. This achievement reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.
We are thrilled to announce that a talented group of summer students will be joining Filion in 2026! Our Toronto office will welcome Kaitlyn Cherry and Michael Zhao, both from Western University, along with Yena Kim from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Meanwhile, our Hamilton office is excited to host Kareena Braich from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.
We are proud to share that Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP has once again been recognized among Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026. The Globe and Mail partnered with Statista to determine which law firms in Canada are held in the highest esteem by their colleagues. This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day.
In the recent decision Johnstone v. Loblaw, 2025 ONSC 4755 (“Johnstone”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found a settlement agreement to be binding despite the former employee’s attempt to unilaterally modify the terms after acceptance. As the Court stated, “Buyer’s remorse, a change of heart, or even growing concern about his ability to close his house purchase do not entitle him to renege on a settlement.”
We are pleased to share that Anne Marie Heenan has rejoined the Firm as a Senior Associate. Called to the bar in 2014, Anne Marie began her career with the Firm as an articling student and later as an associate before expanding her experience at another labour and employment boutique. She offers clients practical, high-quality […]
We’re proud to share that our Managing Partner, Carissa Tanzola, was recently interviewed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for a feature highlighting her historic appointment as Filion’s first female Managing Partner. In the article, Carissa reflects on the firm’s legacy, her leadership journey, and the importance of fostering inclusivity within the legal profession. To learn more […]