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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...

Changes to Impaired Driving Laws Part One: Drug Impaired Driving

Despite education programs and endless campaign, the number-one criminal cause of injury and death in Canada is still impaired driving. As such, the Government of Canada as set new and more robust laws to harshly punish those who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs....

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...

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...

March 16, 2017
Legal Counsel
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What’s the Difference Between Corporate Liquidation and Dissolution?

Companies that are no longer profitable quite often have no alternative but to cease operation. However, this process can be far more complicated than simply closing the doors. Understanding the difference between liquidation and dissolution can be the first step in navigating a neat and orderly bus...

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 ...

January 19, 2017
Real Estate
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Common Issues in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Common Issues in Commercial Real Estate Transactions Successfully completing a commercial real estate deal can be risky business, and the process is much more complex than a residential real estate transaction. Property valuation is one factor that can become a big problem in a commercial real estat...