October 14, 2026 Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is highlighting a recent Court of Appeal for Ontario decision that resolves uncertainty surrounding common wording in employment termination clauses, with implications for employers across the province. Released on August 6, 2026, following a hearing in March, the decision in Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc., […]
On November 1, 2013, Canada confirmed its ratification of the World Bank’s ICSID Convention by depositing its “Instrument of…
On Thursday, October 24, 2013, The Advocates’ Society honoured Yves Fortier, P.C., C.C., O.Q., Q.C. with The Roger Fisher Lifetime Achievement Award…
By David J. Lowdon
The Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”), has taken the first step towards considering a potential crowdfunding exemption as part of its wider…
By Paul W. Braunovan
An administrative decision of the Trade-marks Opposition Board confirms that a trade-mark owner will not be able to prove use of a trade-mark in…
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall proudly supports the Tannis Food Distributors 2013 Food Show on October 23, 2013. This event showcases all of…
Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is proud to sponsor the 16th Annual Ottawa Celebrity Sports Dinner in support of SolowayJJC and the…
By Conor J. Cronin
After you have decided to go into business with one or a group of other entrepreneurs and your start-up is ready to incorporate, you and your co-founders…
By Philip M. Aubry
You have all received the emails requesting money transfers and/or the emails from a banker claiming you have inherited money from a distant relative or…
OTTAWA, August 27, 2013 – Ottawa law firm Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Barry Leon, Partner and Head…
By Marina Stipanac
Trademark is defined in Canada as being: a mark used by a person to distinguish his or her goods or services from those of others; a certification mark; a…
By Jessica Barrow
It is an essential legal principle that a corporation possesses an independent legal personality and constitutes a separate legal entity. Ordinarily,…
By Warren L. Creates
An estimated 200,000 to 500,000 people are currently living without status in Canada. Many have lived under the radar for years, some since childhood.…
