In the construction contracting world, there are many standard clauses used in contracts to transfer liability from one party to another. Many contracts provide that the party being hired to do the construction (often a general contractor or construction manager) is responsible for ensuring all required rules and regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety […]
On November 23, 2016, supporters of the local Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre gathered at the Shenkman Arts Centre for a Folk ‘n’…
By Bryce Dillon
In Ontario, the property rights of married or formerly married spouses are governed by the Family Law Act (“FLA”). As a general rule, the FLA…
By Karin Pagé
An employee may be disciplined, and even terminated for cause, where his or her off-duty conduct interferes with and prejudices the employer’s business…
Megan D. Wallace, a business law lawyer at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l., was recently appointed Head of the firm’s…
By Eric D'Aoust
For parents of children with severe allergies, whose children are very close in age, or parents of multiple children, hiring a nanny is sometimes the only…
By Ally Czarnowski
With the holidays drawing near, many social calendars are filling up with work parties, friendly get-togethers, and lavish family dinners. Undoubtedly,…
By Warren L. Creates
“Deep in our history of struggle for freedom, Canada was the north star. The freedom road links us together.” When U.S. President Barack Obama invoked…
Warren Creates, Partner and Head of the firms Immigration Law Group, has been asked to present at the TEDxAshburyCollege Event on November 24, 2016.…
Enhancing Financial Disclosure for Reporting Issuers Some tips from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) The Office of the Chief Accountant of the OSC…
By R. Aaron Rubinoff
This article originally appeared in the September 16, 2016 issue of The Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. Two benefits that are…
By Marina Stipanac
Depending on which side of equation you are on, you may consider revenue made by sending trademark notices offering fake or useless services to trademark…
By Timothy J. McCunn
In December 2015, the Government of Canada announced in its Speech from the Throne that it would begin the process of legalizing and regulating…