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French Trademark Requirements in the Province of Québec: New Draft Regulations Contain Changes for Brand…

By Richard Whissell

While English and French are the two official languages of Canada, the only official language of the province of Québec is French. The province of…

When Should Contracts Include an Arbitration Clause?

By Noémie Ducret

Contractual dispute resolution provisions define the process by which the parties to an agreement intend to resolve any disputes arising from that…

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Foreign Investment in Canada

By Paola Gonzalez

Introduction Canada has consistently maintained its identity as an open trading economy, where foreign investment plays a pivotal role in enhancing the…

Can You Contract out of Liability for Workplace Safety?

By Amy Jackson

In the construction contracting world, there are many standard clauses used in contracts to transfer liability from one party to another. Many contracts…

Shareholder Agreements: Helping Business Owners Resolve Disputes Before they Arise

By James Wilding

Introduction Many shareholders operate under the assumption that they and their fellow shareholders are all on the same page with respect to their rights…

Exploring the Limitation Period for Estate Disputes

By Blake Bochinski

This article focuses on how the limitation period for legal disputes involving an estate often differ from ordinary claims. When are Estates Involved? In…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is Pleased to Welcome New Firm Lawyer

We are pleased to announce that Vladimir Nikitin has joined Perley-Robertson, Hill and McDougall LLP/s.r.l.  Vladimir specializes in Wills and Estates…

Can I Stay in My Common-Law Partner’s Solely Owned Home After Separation?

By Jack Song

When couples separate, the family home is likely one of the biggest assets to be divided, and the issue of who gets to stay in the home until it is…

Re-Examining Coercive Control: Ahluwalia and the Tort of Family Violence

By Alexandra Fleck

Legislative Changes Through legislation passed in 2020,[1] the Divorce Act was amended in 2021 to include the definition of the term family violence at…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall as Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that we have been recognized once again as Canada’s Top Small & Medium…

Meet PRHM’s Family Law Group

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.’s Family Law Group is a force to be reckoned with. The Family Law Group boasts Sarah Kennedy, Richard…

John Siwiec, Partner at Perley-Robertson, Hill & Mcdougall Llp/S.R.L. Has Been Added To The Vancouver…

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate John Siwiec, a Partner in the firm’s Litigation Group on recently being…