Cannabis Law Update Will Significantly Affect Workplaces

What is the proposed change to pot consumption in the workplace? Read about the recent Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act, and how it changes where and how marijuana can be consumed.

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The 11th Annual Not-for-Profit LAB Update

Registration is now open for The 11th Annual Not-for-Profit LAB (legal, accounting and banking) Update co-hosted by Nelligan O'Brien Payne, Collins Barrow Ottawa and RBC Royal Bank.

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Can couples who are not romantically involved adopt children?

Read about Marta Siemiarczuk's successful application to allow two women in a non-spousal relationship to adopt.

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Eight Lawyers included in the 2019 Best Lawyers™ list

Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP is pleased to announce that 8 lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.

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Not Your Typical Ottawa Law Firm

Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP is not your typical Ottawa law firm. Whether you are an individual or large nation organization in Canada, we are the right size to deliver focused, individualized expertise, while offering a broad range of innovative legal and advisory services. Learn more...

Our Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Personal Injury

Intellectual Property Law

Real Estate and Development

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Our people

We’ve grown to a team of over 50 lawyers and over 80 business and support staff, who are available to provide you services in both official languages. Our law firm is an integral part of the community, with our head office based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Blog posts

Dr. Norman Barwin

Barwin Fertility Case – The Many Ways People Have Been AffectedOctober 23, 2018

Cannabis Legalization Part 2: Driving ImpairedOctober 22, 2018

5 myths BW

Five Common Myths About Child Support in OntarioOctober 16, 2018

Useful articles

A Cautionary Tale: Plan ahead to designate the beneficiaries for your Ontario PensionSeptember 21, 2018

What problems are you creating if you die without a Will?July 19, 2018

Acting as an Attorney for Property – Know these top 10 tipsJune 1, 2018

Relevant cases

Warman v. Kyburz (hate on the Internet)August 28, 2017

M. v. H. (recognition of same-sex spouses)August 28, 2017

Gardiner v MacDonald (damage award for catastrophic injury caused by negligence)August 28, 2017

Upcoming events

CHM Lecture

Seventh Catherine Helen MacLean Memorial LectureNovember 1st, 2018 - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Beyond Basics: Operating Your BusinessNovember 14th, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Litigation Workshop

Think it won’t happen to you? What every business owner needs to know about heading to courtNovember 22nd, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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