Wednesday February 24, 2021
Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Business Law
Intellectual Property (IP) ownership rules determine whether an Employer or an Employee holds rights to the creation at hand. Although IP covers a broad range of federal laws and statutory rights, the three most relevant to Employers in Canada are Patents, Copyright and Trademarks.
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Wednesday February 17, 2021
Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Business Law
The display of trademarks causes a tension between legal requirements and marketing priorities. It often requires a delicate balancing of trademark notices and visual appearance considerations.
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Tuesday December 8, 2020
Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Business Law
In a court of law, a judge must often assess a person’s act or omission against a certain legal standard of human conduct to determine whether that person’s behaviour was harmful or unlawful.
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Friday March 27, 2020
Posted in:
Business Law
Business Litigation
COVID-19
In light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many businesses are confronted with questions about the legal and regulatory implications.
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Friday October 26, 2018
Authored by: Alanna Mayne, TEP
Posted in:
Business Law
Opening a franchise location is a great way for you to become a business owner and to work for yourself. Here are a few tips if you are looking to become a franchisee.
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Friday June 1, 2018
Authored by: Marc J. Belliveau
Posted in:
Business Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), sometimes called Confidentiality Agreements, are a type of contract which compels its parties to come under the proverbial “cone of silence.”
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Monday March 26, 2018
Posted in:
Business Law
As of September 28, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will shut down the 2014 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP).
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Monday March 30, 2015
Authored by: Craig Arsenault, Articling Clerk
Posted in:
Business Law
Far too many Physicians lose out on significant financial benefits by waiting until they are five, ten or fifteen years into their practice before they decide to incorporate. Don’t let that be you! When you are a Medical Resident, especially one in the final year of your residency, it is important
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Monday July 28, 2014
Authored by: Christene H. Hirschfeld, Q.C., ICD.D
Posted in:
Business Law
On July 1, 2014, the bulk of Canada’s anti-spam legislation (“CASL”) came into effect. If your business or organization sends electronic messages to communicate information, you must be aware of this law. The legislation is complicated. This overview is intended to highlight the
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Tuesday June 3, 2014
Authored by: Ted R. Sawa
Posted in:
Business Law
Following the lead of Saskatchewan, the security regulators of Nova Scotia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Manitoba are seeking feedback on proposed regulations with respect to raising money and issuing securities via the internet (‘Proposed Regulations’). Ontario and British Columbia have
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