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Articling ProgramWith the registration date for our 2014-15 articling program fast approaching, learn more about the opportunities we offer, as well as the experienced team that practices at our firm. We value diversity, and provide meaningful work for our students. Read more
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Community Support: Child Find OntarioNelligan O'Brien Payne LLP maintains a long-standing commitment to community involvement. Our lawyers and staff are active participants in the community and support a wide variety of volunteer and community activities. Read more
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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory - Leading Practitioners for 2013Congratulations to five firm partners who have been listed as Leading Practitioners in their respective fields in the 2013 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Mr. John Nelligan, Allan O'Brien, Janice Payne, Sean McGee and Peter Cronyn. Read more
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Nortel Claims Update - May 1, 2013Justice Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice extended the stay period until October 31, 2013. The Court also extended the deadline for filing a Hardship Application to October 31, 2013. Read more
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Section 85 Rollovers - What are they and Why are they Used?
Section 85 rollovers are used fairly regularly by small businesses. There are several situations that may give rise to performing a Section 85 rollover. A situation that we encounter regularly, which results in the use of a rollover is where an individual first starts a small business as a sole proprietor and then incorporates later. In this case, as the unincorporated business grows and revenues increase, incorporating becomes more attractive because of certain tax advantages and the desire to minimize exposure to personal liability.
Professional Corporations: What You Need to Know About Incorporating Your Practice
The professional corporation is a very useful business entity available to professionals (lawyers, accountants, doctors, dentists etc.), which can help them achieve significant tax savings and limit personal liability. This article on professional corporations explains the benefits, requirements, and restrictions for professionals looking to incorporate their practice.
Common Elements: Who has Standing to Sue?
Section 23 of the Condominium Act provides a condominium corporation with the authority to commence, maintain or settle an action in relation to the common elements or assets of the corporation, or individual unit. However, what happens if the problem that relates to the common elements only affects one unit, and the corporation does not want to take action on behalf of the one unit? Can the owner of that unit still seek relief?
Nancy Houle will be speaking at the CCI Ottawa Seminar on "How to Run an Effective Meeting". May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Nepean Sportsplex
ACMO/CCI Ottawa Conference 2013
Join Nancy Houle, James Davidson and Christy Allen for this one day conference with other industry experts from management companies, trades and developers discuss timely and relevant issues that are geared towards condominium property managers, Boards of Directors and home owners. May 31, 2013 - 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM
Hampton Inn Conference Centre
Ontario Bar Association Webcast: Business Law, Charity & Not-For-Profit Law - Continuance to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act - A Practical Guide to the Transition
Associate lawyer Kimberley Cunnington-Taylor will be co-chairing and speaking at an Ontario Bar Association webcast on on the topic of transitioning from the Canada Corporations Act to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. June 5, 2013 - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Online (Webcast)
