Broadly speaking, employees in Ontario are entitled to notice of the termination of their employment or pay-in-lieu of that notice.

Are you starting a business? Do you have an established business? Have you considered registering a trademark?

Pursuant to section 45 of the Trademarks Act, any person, including the Registrar of Trademarks, has the authority to issue a section 45 Notice against any Trademark that has been registered for more...

In 2020, the provincial government introduced amendments to section 37 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 (the "Act"). These amendments served to replace the former density "bonusing" regime...

The Ontario government has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at municipal governance and the delivery of public works services in certain municipalities located in the Greater Toronto Area.

Trademark law is a very complex area of law and it is important that trademark owners are able to claim their marks and protect their rights.

With new ideas and brands surfacing all of the time, it is important that creators have a way to protect their work and maintain an emblem that is unique and cannot be replicated.

The Small Claims Court is intended to be a simplified process to promptly resolve and dispose of disputes under $35,000.

Between ridesharing, food delivery, courier services, and even grocery shopping, the prevalence of digital platform work continues to grow at an exponential pace.

Municipalities possess a range of powers and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (the "Municipal Act"), including the delivery of various key public services.

Family law proceedings pose significant challenges for all parties involved, particularly children.

The most recent data reveals that approximately 402,000 seniors (over 65 ) suffer from dementia in Canada. That number converts to a prevalence of 7.1% of the senior's population.

Municipalities in Ontario are now subject to a new framework of rules and regulations which affect the construction of bicycle lanes on public roadways.

President Donald J. Trump has announced his intention to place significant tariffs on Canada. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada intends to place additional tariffs on certain American goods.

In late 2022, the Government of Ontario enacted a new regulation to the Greenbelt Act, 2005, which made certain changes to the area of land comprising Ontario's Greenbelt.

OA Legal is the first Swiss law firm to be awarded the B Corp certification for its corporate sustainability practices by the non-profit organization B Lab.