Is Your Business Protected When Employees Leave?
The non-competition agreement you have with employees may not be worth the paper it’s printed on. More than ever, protecting your business interests when employees leave requires more than boilerplate wording.
New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney
New Harper lawyer once represented Mulroney.
Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing
Recent court decision gives municipalities acting in good faith broad discretion in how by-law enforcement takes place.
CPC Law Quiz
How much do you know about the CPC Program?
The Manual Review of Electronic Documents
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Two Trends Flying High: Arbitration & International Exposure for Canadian Litigators
Savvy litigators are finding two ways to grow their practices: first, private arbitration is growing like litigation on steroids; and secondly, Canadians are litigating cross-border disputes here and international cases […]
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Canada Development Investment Corporation
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation.
Guardianships
As medical science has improved, so has the life expectancy of those who are catastrophically injured. With longer life expectancy has come increased financial need for those who experience these tragedies. Personal injury damage awards have increased commensurate with this new reality. In the result, it is no longer unusual to see damage awards of more than $5 million.
Women in Charge: Trailblazers for the next generation
Being a managing partner means different things in different firms.
The Landlord, the Knock Off, the Potential Liability
You’re a landlord, and your tenant is selling knock-off merchandise that violates copyright or trademark laws. In some other countries, the landlord’s liability for such violations has been the subject of court proceedings. Is Canada next?
The Paper Chase
Lease documentation takes many forms, from short form deal sheets to long form ground leases. Choosing the right form for your situation can help ensure you get the lease you expected – and that it is legally binding.
Environmental Law Quiz
How much do you know about environmental law?
Tighter Rules on Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Cases
A new Supreme Court of Canada decision provides both relief and clarity for employers facing potential wrongful dismissal actions.
Why the Difference for “Non-Whites”?
Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering
A simple clause in an RFP document excluding liability has the potential to alter the business tendering landscape.