Michael Weinberger
Associate - Business & Privacy Law
Contact MichaelMichael’s practice focuses on helping businesses seeking growth in Canada. In particular, Michael has developed three areas of expertise: Firstly, advising direct selling companies expanding into Canada. Secondly, guiding clients through privacy and cybersecurity matters. Thirdly, helping individuals start, buy, and sell companies. Michael is committed to giving effective advice to local, national, and international businesses in English, Spanish, French, and German.
Education
University of Edinburgh - LLB with Distinction
University of Frankfurt - Masters of Law and Finance
Harvard University- Principles of Economics
Université Paris-Saclay- Erasmus Programme
About
As a key member of the Siskinds M&A, Technology, and Direct Selling law groups, Michael brings with him a wide range of international, and national experience. From advising clients on expanding their direct selling business to Canada, to helping clients with their cyber and privacy legislative responsibilities, Michael’s main focus remains steadfast: delivering client satisfaction and peace of mind.
Before joining Siskinds, Michael honed his skills at a Big Four firm in Frankfurt Germany as a foreign associate. In his spare time, he enjoys playing 5 minute blitz chess, pick-up hockey, and reading anything from the Financial Times, to Rabbie Burns.
Other Languages
Spanish, French, and German
Memberships and Associations
Direct Selling Association of Canada
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Ontario Bar Association
President of Canadian Latin American Association
Publications and Speaking
Michael’s work has been published in leading peer reviewed legal journals.
Blog Posts By Michael Weinberger
- What does it mean to witness a document?
- How do I know if I formed a contract?
- Consequences of medical record snooping
- Can MLM businesses ever sell on third-party sites? Never say never.
- Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) and potential new obligations for businesses
- Food, drug, and natural product claims
- How binding is a non-solicitation clause?
- Coming to Canada on an intra-company transfer work permit
- Privacy policies: Why are they important?
- U.S. Supreme Court limits the FTC’s power under § 13(b)
- Driving into the future: Privacy and insurance implications of self-driving cars
- A new Privacy Commissioner may be coming to town
- When is a Freedom of Information request frivolous or vexatious?
- Could the Prime Minister ban TikTok?
- How Canada and the U.S. prohibit pyramid schemes differently
- Right to access your vehicle’s telematic data?
- The ever-expanding cannabis market
- Canadian direct sales and multi-level marketing: Financial representation and disclosure
- Direct Sales in Canada: Understanding not for resale myths
- Data breach – Frequently asked questions