News décembre 2, 2021 –
On October 25, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (“Bill 27”). On November 30, 2021, Bill 27 was declared carried after Third Reading and is on the cusp of Royal…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/12/02/bill-27-the-working-for-workers-act-2021-what-ontario-employers-need-to-know/
News novembre 29, 2021 –
In Nelson (City) v Marchi, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the legal framework surrounding “core policy decisions”, which render a government or public authority immune from liability in negligence.1 …
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/11/29/supreme-court-provides-a-clear-path-forward-for-municipalities-liability-in-negligence/
News novembre 22, 2021 –
We are pleased to announce that Craig Bater, former Partner of Augustine Bater Binks LLP, will be joining Perley-Robertson, Hill and McDougall LLP/s.r.l beginning in January 2022. Craig brings 39 years of legal…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/11/22/perley-robertson-hill-mcdougall-is-pleased-to-welcome-new-firm-lawyer/
News septembre 16, 2021 –
This article outlines the rule regarding the Canadian residency obligation, the requirement for renewing a Permanent Resident Card (“PR card”), and explores a possible route to obtaining a new PR card even when the…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/09/16/permanent-resident-card-renewal-based-upon-humanitarian-and-compassionate-grounds/
People
Noémie Ducret s’est jointe à Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall en 2021 après avoir terminé son programme d’étudiante d’été et son stage au sein du cabinet. Noémie a terminé son B.C.L./J.D. à…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/people/noemie-ducret/
News septembre 2, 2021 –
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a marked increase in people conducting business transactions partially or entirely by electronic means. This includes the use of electronic signatures and electronic exchange of…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/09/02/validity-of-electronic-signatures-in-ontario/
News août 26, 2021 –
OTTAWA, August 26, 2021 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate 12 firm Lawyers for being recognized by Best Lawyers™ Canada in their respective fields in the…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/08/26/firm-lawyers-recognized-in-16th-edition-of-best-lawyers/
People
Amy Jackson joined the Real Estate department at Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall in 2021 after having worked as a Sole Practitioner for 4 years followed by a position at a real estate firm in Ottawa. Amy was…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/people/amy-jackson/
News juillet 22, 2021 –
Now, more than ever, Canadian workplaces must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to employees who may be experiencing a mental health disorder. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/07/22/navigating-mental-health-concerns-in-the-workplace/
News juillet 21, 2021 –
The determination as to whether child support is owing – and how much – is one of the few relatively straightforward issues that exists in the realm of family law. The Child Support Guidelines were put in place…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/07/21/child-support-after-michael-and-colucci-new-measures-provide-strict-limits-on-payors-ability-to-retroactively-decrease-support/
News juillet 14, 2021 –
Recent amendments to the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) came into force on July 5, 2021, which were included in the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 (Bill 213). Two of the most…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/07/14/repeal-of-obca-directors-residency-requirement-and-lowering-of-threshold-for-written-ordinary-resolutions-of-shareholders/
News juin 28, 2021 –
As Ontario continues its roll out of COVID-19 vaccines, employers and their employees may be looking forward to a safe return to their workplace. As part of this return, employers may be considering the legal…
https://perlaw.ca/fr/2021/06/28/covid-19-vaccination-policies-for-your-workplace/
