Table of ContentsFeature: Charity LawSpecial Report: The Law and SportsDepartmentsColumnsFeatured Articles: Charity LawCanadians don’t just donate money to charities, they also create, oversee and staff them. These folks, especially those who run smaller charities, could use some help … [Read more...]
36-2 | Nov-Dec 2011
Table of ContentsFeatured Articles: Older Criminal LawsSpecial Report: Aboriginal LawDepartmentsColumnsFeatured Articles: Older Criminal Laws: Valuable or Vintage?Canada’s Criminal Code was first enacted in 1892, but some of its provisions have their origins in much earlier times. Some are … [Read more...]
Five Things Every Tenant Should Know
So you’ve found a nice place to rent and you’re excited about moving into your new home? There are some common things that every tenant should do in order to make sure that the renting process flows smoothly.1. You should have a written lease.You should always have a written lease with your … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 5)
Mistake #5: Not Getting a Lawyer for your BusinessAs the owner of a business, you would likely never try to do all of your own accounting, computer support, and cleaning – you would probably hire someone. After all, you are there to run the business part of your endeavour – that is what you … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 2)
Mistake #2: Not Having an Operating Agreement (Partnerships and Corporations)An “Operating Agreement” is a contract between the founders of the business. This includes people involved in the management, people who provide capital, and people who do both. This agreement sets out operative issues … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 4)
Mistake #4: Not Being Adequately InsuredNew businesses often have insufficient insurance. In deciding what kind and how much insurance to secure, a new business owner should carefully examine the needs of the business. Here is a summary of the most common forms of insurance coverage.Property … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 3)
Mistake #3: The Contents of LeasesWhen you start a small business, you will need to consider where that business will be located. If your business is not a home-based one, this may be the first time you have had to deal with a commercial lease. Although such leases generally favour the landlord, … [Read more...]
36-1 | Sept-Oct 2011
Table of ContentsFeatured Articles: Practical LawSpecial Report: Employment LawDepartmentsColumnsFeatured Articles: Practical LawLawNow’s motto as displayed on our cover is “Relating law to life in Canada”. In this issue, we hope to meet this goal in a very tangible way: articles that offer … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy: The End or the Beginning?
Headed for bankruptcy? Find out what you need to know.This article will be helpful to someone who is trying to deal honestly with overwhelming personal indebtedness and who has a genuine desire to make a fresh start financially.Briefly noted are two of the changes to Canada’s Bankruptcy and … [Read more...]
Top 5 Legal Mistakes in Starting a Small Business (Part 1)
So you want to start a small business? You have your business plan at the ready, you can get a start-up loan with an interest rate that is at an all-time low, and your determination is at an all-time high. You are ready to go. Ironically, now – during this flurry of energy, excitement, and … [Read more...]
