Can Your Accountant Keep A Secret? Is S/he Allowed To?
Our accountants know a great deal more about us than most of us would want known publically. For the most part, we trust that this...
2 Things You Should Know Before Joint Tenancy Home Ownership
There are a couple of ways that property can be co-owned. The first is tenants-in-common where two or more people own the property. ...
Who Is The Boss - Employees Of Related Companies
Many businesses structure their enterprises through, not one, but a number of related corporate enterprises. In the case of smaller,...
Tips To Terminate And Recover From A Problem Employee
Some relationships just do not work out. This statement includes employment relationships. If the situation is becoming clear that you...
Retailer Falsely Imprisons Shopper By Saying S/He Must Delete Recording Of Being Checked For Shoplif
It has happened to almost everyone. You are shopping and, having completed your purchasing or your browsing, exit the store when the...
Small Business Owners Beware - Winter Is Coming & You May Be Responsible For More Snow Clearing
Most business owners realize that they must take care to ensure that ice and snow are removed from their premises to ensure that walkways...
Defamation By Email For Directors (Or Anyone Who Uses Email)
The brief and cursory nature of many emails contains the inherent risk that statements can be taken out of context or open to multiple...
Purchase v Gift: Inter-generational Wealth Transfer Is Cautionary Tale For Lawyers
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides a cautionary tale for lawyers who provide estate planning and tax restructuring advice...
False Inspection Report Could Result In Criminal Negligence Charges
Mechanics and home inspectors beware! Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that a mechanic who issued a false safety standard...
Employee Wages Awarded Against Director's Estate Using Oppression Remedy
Typically, if a corporation fails to pay employee wages the employee can only sue a director personally under certain limited conditions....