Press Releases - 2007
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Ogilvy Renault obtient une injonction provisoire pour Century21L'Honorable Étienne Parent, juge de la Cour supérieure du Québec, a accordé hier une injonction provisoire d'une durée de 10 jours à Century21 Canada, Société en commandite, visant à empêcher toute forme de sollicitation auprès des agents immobiliers... |
December 21, 2007 |  More |
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Ogilvy Renault's Cleantech Experience Valuable in Wind Farm DealOgilvy Renault is proud of its participation in one of the first deals in mergers and acquisitions of a wind farm in Canada. |
December 19, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Proud to Support Centraide/United WayOgilvy Renault is pleased to announce we collected $456,464 for the 2007 Centraide/United Way campaign. |
December 12, 2007 | More |
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Restructurings on the Rise in 2008-Companies That Need to Do It, Need to Plan AheadThe number of restructurings in Canada should rise in 2008 due to the serious tightening of the credit market, according to Ogilvy Renault. |
December 11, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Represents Montréal Exchange Which Just Joined Forces with the TSX GroupOgilvy Renault LLP represented Montréal Exchange (MX) in its business combination with the TSX Group. The new group will be called the TMX Group. |
December 10, 2007 | More |
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Employees Driving Under the Influence-Of a Cell PhoneCell phones and driving can be a dangerous mix-and people seem to be combining the two more than ever. This includes working over the phone while behind the wheel. |
December 5, 2007 | More |
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Serving Smart at Holiday PartiesThe holiday season is fast approaching and so are end-of-the-year staff parties. But employers face a number of risks when holding these events. |
November 29, 2007 | More |
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Fall 2007 Edition of Passport for Business Now AvailableIn this edition of Passport for Business, which focuses on the cross-border business landscape, our lawyers write about topics such as the legal issues concerning consumers' personal information being transmitted across the border, the launch of our ... |
November 27, 2007 | More |
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The Supreme Court of Canada Holds that a Manufacturer Cannot Plead Ignorance of a Defect in its ProductThe Supreme Court of Canada yesterday rendered a landmark decision on manufacturers' liability in Quebec. |
November 23, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Congratulates Newly Registered Patent AgentsOgilvy Renault is pleased to announce that seven of its people have passed their final patent agent exams with flying colours. |
November 20, 2007 | More |
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Brian Mulroney Honoured by Rx&D Health Research FoundationThe Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, senior partner at Ogilvy Renault, received today the Medal of Honour from the Rx&D Health Research Foundation. |
November 15, 2007 | More |
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Conference on the Legal Aspects of Real Estate DevelopmentSome 110 professionals attended a conference in Montréal organized by the Urban Development Institute of Quebec (IDU). |
November 9, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Launches New Product Recall PracticeOgilvy Renault LLP launched a new practice focused on product recalls. |
November 7, 2007 | More |
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Thierry Dorval Receives a Doctorate of Laws Degree from the University of Ottawa for His Work Related to Corporate GovernanceThierry Dorval, Partner and a member of the Business Law Group in our Montréal office, received a Doctorate of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa for his work related to corporate governance. |
November 1, 2007 | More |
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Pierre Bienvenu New Co-Chair of International Bar Association's Arbitration CommitteeOgilvy Renault's Pierre Bienvenu has been appointed co-chair of the International Bar Association's (IBA) Arbitration Committee for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2008. |
October 31, 2007 | More |
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Yves Fortier Appointed to Rio Tinto Board of DirectorsOgilvy Renault chairman Yves Fortier was appointed to the board of directors of Rio Tinto plc today. |
October 25, 2007 | More |
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Cleantech Investments in Canada on the RiseDeloitte and Ogilvy Renault LLP survey reveals that interest from the investor community is helping to drive industry growth |
October 19, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Recognized for Sponsoring Air Canada Centre Executive SuitesOgilvy Renault was recognized for marketing excellence yesterday with a Best Practice Award from Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE). |
October 19, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Advises Mecachrome in its IPOOgilvy Renault advised Mecachrome International Inc. for the filing of its final prospectus on October 12. |
October 18, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Launches Cleantech Law Practice: Announces Survey Results on Cleantech InvestmentOgilvy Renault LLP is pleased to announce the recent launch of its Cleantech law practice. The practice will host a Cleantech in Canada seminar tomorrow morning, presented jointly with Deloitte. |
October 16, 2007 | More |
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Derek Burney Appointed to Advisory Panel on Afghan MissionDerek Burney, Ogilvy Renault's senior strategic advisor and former Canadian ambassador to the United States, was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to be a member of the newly-created Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan. |
October 12, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Acts as Counsel to Société générale de financement du Québec for its $37.5 Million Investment in InduspacSociété générale de financement du Québec (SGF) partnered with Induspac Group for an investment worth $37.5 million. |
October 11, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Proud to Support Centraide of Montréal's Ambitious GoalThis year, Centraide of Greater Montréal expects great things from its generous donors with its goal of raising $53 million by Dec. 11, 2007. |
October 2, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Welcomes Two Strategic Acquisitions with the Arrival of Thomas Davis and Jacques LemieuxOgilvy Renault LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners, Thomas R. M. Davis and Jacques Lemieux, who will enhance the depth and expertise of the Business Law Group in Montréal. |
October 2, 2007 | More |
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Claude Fontaine Honoured by The Institute of Corporate DirectorsOn the occasion of the Quebec Chapter of the The Institute of Corporate Directors held on Sept. 25, 2007, Claude Fontaine was honoured by members of the ICD and received a plate with the following inscription ... |
October 1, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Welcomes Two New Partners to Intellectual Property GroupOgilvy Renault LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two new partners, Brian Gray and Christopher Hunter, who will enhance the depth and expertise of the Intellectual Property Group in Toronto. |
September 28, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault congratulates Coveo: Quebec company obtains crucial US patentOgilvy Renault congratulates its client Coveo Solutions Inc., a Quebec City based global provider of secure enterprise search solutions, for obtaining a groundbreaking U.S. technology patent. |
September 25, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault pays tribute to its partner Brian Mulroney2007 is a year of great distinction for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. In recent months Mr. Mulroney has received several honours and awards for his significant contributions to international relations and the legal profession. |
September 10, 2007 | More |
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Patrick Dumberry Releases State Succession to International ResponsibilityThe break-up of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia and the unification of Germany were some the most dramatic events in recent history. |
August 24, 2007 | More |
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Supreme Court of Canada: selling grey goods is not necessarily copyright infringement. - Decision rendered today in Euro-Excellence v. KraftOgilvy Renault's experts explain the highly anticipated decision released today by the Supreme Court of Canada on grey goods. |
July 26, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Acting for Alcan in US$38.1B Deal with Rio TintoWhen it comes to Canada's biggest deals, Ogilvy Renault LLP is there. Our firm is representing Alcan on the US$38.1 billion offer of acquisition by Rio Tinto. |
July 13, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Clients Honoured for their ExcellenceOgilvy Renault congratulates clients Gilles Pharand of Domtar, Daniel Desjardins of Bombardier and François Ramsay of Yellow Pages Group, for taking top honours at recent award ceremonies recognizing excellence among general counsel. |
July 12, 2007 | More |
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Jean Piette's expertise in environmental law recognized abroad once againJean Piette was re-elected as a member of the International Council of Environmental Law (ICEL) for a two-year term. |
July 9, 2007 | More |
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Happy ending to the saga of the roof of the Montréal Olympic StadiumFollowing an unusually long settlement conference, that lasted five days and was presided by the Honourable Mr. Justice Richard Wagner of the Superior Court, the Olympic Installations Board (OIB), Birdair Inc., Rousseau Sauvé Warren Inc. (RSW) and ... |
July 9, 2007 | More |
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Traveling with Children this Summer? Don't Forget to Bring Their Passports!To avoid encountering any problems that might spoil long-awaited trips, family members planning to take children over the border need to be aware of the strict rules on travelling with minors. |
June 26, 2007 | More |
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Symmetry Holdings to acquire Novamerican Steel for US$582.2 millionSymmetry Holdings Inc. and Novamerican Steel Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Symmetry will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Novamerican for US$585.2 million, or $56 per share, in cash. |
June 22, 2007 | More |
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Domtar to sell its forest products business for approximately CDN$285 millionDomtar Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of its forest products business to the newly created Conifex Inc. for approximately CDN$285 million including an estimated CDN$50 million of working capital. |
June 22, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault's M&A, Corporate Finance and Technology Practices strengthened by addition of Jay LeftonOgilvy Renault LLP is pleased to announce that Jay A. Lefton will be joining the firm as a partner in its Business Law Group in Toronto, July 1, 2007. |
June 18, 2007 | More |
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Norman Steinberg joins the board of directors of the Conseil du patronat du QuébecOgilvy Renault is pleased to announce that Norman Steinberg, Co-Chair of the firm, was appointed to the board of directors of the Conseil du patronat du Québec. |
June 15, 2007 | More |
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Top Cross-Border Lawyers and Deals: Ogilvy Renault Leads the PackOgilvy Renault acted on the number one cross-border deal of 2006 according to Lexpert's Top 10 list featured in the 2007 Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada. |
May 25, 2007 | More |
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Montréal Litigation team wins important victoryWe are proud to announce that a team of litigators from the Montréal office, consisting of Jean Bertrand, Éric Dunberry, Marie-Christine Hivon, Christine Lebrun and Andres Garin, won an important victory on May 22, 2007 in the dispute pitting ... |
May 22, 2007 | More |
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Alcan's Board Responds to Unsolicited Offer By AlcoaOgilvy Renault is Canadian counsel to Alcan in the unsolicited offer by Alcoa. |
May 22, 2007 | More |
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Jean Savard honoured by the Canadian Bar AssociationOgilvy Renault is proud to announce that Jean Savard, a Senior Partner of the firm, is the winner of the Jules-Deschênes Award. |
May 16, 2007 | More |
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Six Ogilvy Renault Lawyers Named "Advocatus Emeritus"Ogilvy Renault is proud to announce that six members of the firm are to be honoured by the Quebec Bar. |
May 10, 2007 | More |
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Brian Mulroney receives the Médaille du Barreau du QuébecOgilvy Renault is proud to announce that the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C. C., LL.D., a senior partner of the firm, is the recipient of the Médaille du Barreau du Québec for 2007. |
May 10, 2007 | More |
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Norman M. Steinberg Appointed Co-Chair of the Next Centraide CampaignCentraide announced today that Norman M. Steinberg, Co-Chair of Ogilvy Renault LLP, and Thierry Vandal, President and CEO of Hydro-Québec, will co-chair the next Centraide of Greater Montreal Campaign, one of the largest annual drives in the province ... |
May 2, 2007 | More |
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L. Yves Fortier, Chair of Ogilvy Renault LLP, Assess Canada's Participation to the United NationsL. Yves Fortier, Chair of Ogilvy Renault LLP and former Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations will address the Canadian Club of Montréal, on April 2nd at 13h00. |
April 2, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault LLP Represents Montréal Exchange in its Original Stock Exchange ListingToday, the common shares of Montréal Exchange (MX), Canada's financial derivatives exchange, began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MXX. |
March 27, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault LLP Represents Montréal Exchange in its Strategic Partnership with New York Mercantile ExchangeOgilvy Renault LLP represented Montréal Exchange (MX) in its strategic partnership with New York Mercantile Exchange announced on March 23, 2007. |
March 26, 2007 | More |
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Moving up - Ogilvy Renault Makes Significant Strides in M&A RankingsMergermarket's M&A results for the first quarter of 2007 indicated that Ogilvy Renault is off to a very big start. |
March 26, 2007 | More |
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Tax Expert Len Farber Receives Distinguished Service AwardOgilvy Renault's Len Farber, one of Canada's foremost authorities on tax policy and tax legislation, has received a distinguished service award for his career accomplishments and public service from the Tax Executives Institute Inc. (TEI) based in... |
March 21, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault LLP and Séguin Racine, Attorneys advising Garda in its acquisition of ATI Systems International to become second largest cash handling company in North America.Ogilvy Renault LLP, along with Garda World Security Corporation's long-time legal counsel, Séguin Racine, Attorneys (Laval, Québec), are representing Garda in connection with its proposed acquisition of ATI Systems International to become the second ... |
February 26, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault welcomes a choice recruit to its Litigation team: Pierre-Christian LabeauOgilvy Renault is pleased to announce that Pierre-Christian Labeau has joined the firm as a lawyer in the Litigation Group. |
February 26, 2007 | More |
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International Trade Group Tops Euromoney's Guide to the World's Leading International Trade LawyersIn the recently published Euromoney's Guide to the World's Leading International Trade Lawyers, Ogilvy Renault ranks as the leading firm in Canada, with five lawyers listed as among the world's best. |
February 12, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault represents Bowater Incorporated in merger with Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.Ogilvy Renault, LLP acted as Canadian legal adviser to Bowater Incorporated (NYSE: BOW) in connection with its merger of equals with Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. |
January 29, 2007 | More |
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Ogilvy Renault Appoints 11 New PartnersOgilvy Renault LLP is pleased to announce that eleven lawyers from the firm's five offices across Canada and the U.K. have been appointed Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2007. |
January 7, 2007 | More |
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