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June 22, 2017
Business
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What is the Investment Canada Act? Part One: New Businesses

Canada is receptive to international investment, and the government aims to encourage a business climate within the country that is open to it. However, the government is also cognizant of the type of investments that are coming in and conducts its due diligence in monitoring the level of new foreig...

Mediation, Litigation, and Dispute Resolution Part One: What is Mediation Law?

Mediation law is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that enables the parties involved in a lawsuit to meet with a neutral third-party to settle the case—also known as a mediator. The mediator’s job is listen to the evidence, help the litigants come to appreciate each other’s viewpo...

May 11, 2017
Legal Counsel , Litigation & Debt Recovery
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An Overview of Creditors’ Rights Part Two: Lawsuits and Liens

If all the remedies described in Part One of our series fail, the creditor can take the debtor to court to recuperate the debt owed. The creditor will then be entitled to compensation if the case is proven, or if the debtor fails to contest the claim. Once a creditor has obtained a judgement order, ...

May 4, 2017
Legal Counsel , Litigation & Debt Recovery
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An Overview of Creditors’ Rights Part One: Customers Who Fail To Pay Their Debts

Businesses of all sizes find themselves in a difficult situation when a customer fails to pay their debts. But finding a solution to the problem does not require court participation and can be solved using what are known as “self-help remedies.” Keep reading to learn more about self-help remedie...

April 27, 2017
Legal Counsel
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What To Do If You’ve Been Denied Long-Term Disability

Disability insurance offers coverage if you suffer an injury and fact a loss of income as a result. The injury itself can either be physical, such as a severe back pain, or psychological, such as depression. Disability benefits are often based on your salary or income prior to the injury. You can pu...

Why Every Parent Should Have A Will

A valid will is a must-have for any parent. Having a will guarantees your estate is divided as per your wishes, and it ensures that the guardianship of your child or children is clearly defined. The individual you select as your children’s guardian will care for them until they are legal adults an...

March 30, 2017
Corporate Law
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How to Manage Your Database in Accordance With Canadian Law

Breakthroughs in cloud computing have many exciting benefits for businesses, but they also raise numerous red flags when it comes to privacy. Since such privacy implications are such a topical subject, we’d like to lend some of our expertise at KGPC LLP. As you read, keep in mind that much of what...

How to Use Rollovers as Business Start-Ups

If you are the sole owner of a business and you are currently seeking a way to reallocate assets into a corporation without suffering detrimental tax costs, the use of the subsection 85(1) rollover provisions from within the federal Income Tax Act (“ITA”) will be advantageous for you. The rollov...

March 2, 2017
Business , Business Structuring , buying a business , Sole Proprietorships
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The Importance Of Trademarking Your Brand

Building a brand image is an indispensable and crucial part of marketing. Everything that sets your business apart from the competition (its name, product and service names, slogans, logos and taglines) produces a brand image that your customers will come to recognize. A brand that is distinctive an...

February 23, 2017
Business , Legal Counsel
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What Information Is At Risk Without An Intellectual Property Agreement?

Your intellectual property is not safeguarded by law as soon as it’s been created, which means it is your responsibility to protect it. You can choose to maintain a trade secret for the foreseeable future, or pursue formal protection. Keep reading to learn more about how to keep your intellectual ...