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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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...

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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

‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Work PartiesDecember 13, 2018

Non-Parents and Access: What is the Law?November 30, 2018

What happens when an employer tries to change the terms of your employment?November 21, 2018

Useful articles

Estate Planning

Estate Planning for the Modern Family: How to Avoid LitigationOctober 26, 2018

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

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

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