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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a time to recognize a global social issue that affects the health and human rights of millions of older persons around the world. Communities around the world use this day to raise the visibility of elder abuse, by sharing information about abuse and neglect and promoting the resources and services that increase seniors’ safety and well-being. Lawyers and staff at Nelligan O’Brien Payne wore purple today in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Employment Law for Employees

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Press release: Constitutional challenge to remove damages caps from the Canadian Human Rights Act

Nelligan Law is representing Parkdale Community Legal Services (“PCLS”) in a constitutional challenge to remove damages caps from the Canadian[...]

Estates Law

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Nuwanthi Dias on CTV's Ask the Expert

Nuwanthi Dias joins CTV’s Ask the Expert to answer commonly asked questions about creating a Will and planning your estate.[...]

Employment Law for Employees

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Renewed calls for Legislative Changes to Support Military Victims of Sexual Assault, Harassment and Discrimination

“Women should no longer feel like guests in the Canadian Armed Forces” states former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour in[...]

Employment Law for Employers

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What should you consider before shifting to the four-day work week?

The four-day work week has been generating a lot of buzz lately. Benefits such as increased productivity, better work-life balance,[...]

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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Crypto Confusion and Misuse of Mareva Injunctions

On February 17, the Plaintiffs in the widely reported Ottawa “Freedom Convoy” class action obtained a Mareva injunction freezing assets. [...]

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