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 […]
By Jennifer E. McKay
Canada’s new Trade-marks Act and Regulations are expected to be proclaimed into force towards end of 2015 or early 2016. Some of the more significant…
Changes to Auditor Oversight and Disclosure The Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), in conjunction with all other Canadian jurisdictions,…
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall will be co-sponsoring the “Growing Your Retail Business in Shifting Sands” networking event on November…
Issues to Consider for Corporations Contemplating Crowdfunding Some questions to ask yourself The Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), has taken…
By Paul W. Braunovan
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada has given some trade-mark owners pause for concern. On July 9, 2014 Justice Russell from the Federal…
By Conor J. Cronin
Designing a website is difficult. Not only does your content have to be up to date and relevant, but the design must be good enough to keep the user…
OTTAWA, August 27, 2014 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to congratulate nine firm Partners for being…
By Brett Hodgins
Taking a lawsuit to trial has become an extremely long and expensive process; it is beyond the means of the average Canadian. Addressing this issue and…
By Warren L. Creates
Key Changes to Canada’s Citizenship Act In June 2014, just before breaking for the summer, Canada’s parliament passed major amendments to the federal…
OTTAWA, July 28, 2014 – Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to welcome five outstanding articling students to complete their…
Megan Wallace, lawyer in the firm’s corporate law department, was recognized on July 10 for her outstanding volunteer service to the Association of…
Streamlined Venture Issuer Disclosure? The CSA recently published a notice and request for comment regarding proposed amendments to the continuous…