Publications Archives Page 28 of 29 — Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l

September 23, 2008 | Publications

Dispute Resolution: What are my options?

By Karin Pagé

A dispute begins when one person makes a claim or demand on another who rejects it. How to approach disputes that arise in your business will depend on…

July 9, 2008 | Publications

Proposed Legislation Will Affect 19,000 Federal Non-Profit Corporations

By Dirk Bouwer

On June 13, 2008, a bill was tabled in the House of Commons which will dramatically affect some 19,000 federally-incorporated not-for-profit corporations.…

June 24, 2008 | Publications

Employees’ Duties to Accept a Reasonable Accommodation

By Margaret R. Truesdale

Much has been written about employers’ duties to accommodate an employee who is disabled or requires accommodation for religious reasons or other…

June 10, 2008 | Publications

ASSET PROTECTION FROM A TAX LAW PERSPECTIVE

By Gregory Sanders

There are many pieces of legislation in Canada, both Federal and Provincial, that protect the interests of creditors. In general, these pieces of…

May 27, 2008 | Publications

The Ontario New Home Warranties Plan

By Christopher P. Morris

Is your new home or condo covered? The decision to purchase a newly constructed home or condominium is a big one for most purchasers. Potential purchasers…

May 6, 2008 | Publications

NEW LAND TRANSFER TAX REBATES FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS

By Martin Y. St-Onge

In Ontario, the Land Transfer Tax Act provides that every time a person acquires an interest in land, by either registered or unregistered transfers, land…

April 29, 2008 | Publications

Changes to the Takeover Bid Regime for Reporting Issuers

By David J. Lowdon

Effective February 1, 2008, a series of changes was made to what may be generally called the takeover bid regime in Canada (the “Bid Regime”). The…

April 22, 2008 | Publications

FRANCHISE: EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS

By Robert P. Kinghan

Over the past few decades, franchising has been the dominant small-business strategy in Ontario for the expansion of businesses and distribution of…

March 25, 2008 | Publications

Proposed Changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act: Personal Bankruptcies and Consumer Proposals

By Joël M. Dubois

Parliament has made some changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the “BIA”) which are likely to have a significant impact on personal…

March 11, 2008 | Publications

GOLDFISH SHAPED CRACKERS: USING TRADE-MARK LAW TO PROTECT THE SHAPE OF YOUR GOODS

By Paul W. Braunovan

Many of us are familiar with the concept of a trade-mark. A trade-mark is defined in the Trade-marks Act as “a mark that is used by a person for the…

March 4, 2008 | Publications

IMMIGRATION’S NEW CATEGORY: THE CANADIAN EXPERIENCE CLASS

By Warren L. Creates

Finally, there is a glimmer of hope for foreign nationals in Canada on work and/or study permits who deserve a little special treatment for their…

February 8, 2008 | Publications

Easier to Immigrate? The Canadian Experience Class