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The Responsibilities of Condominium Board Members
Condominium living has become increasingly popular in Saskatchewan over the last few years. With baby boomers downsizing their living arrangements and condos…
Anti-Spam Compliance After July 1, 2014
There was a sharp uptick in the number of requests for consent in email boxes leading up to July 1, 2014. This…
Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Employee Who Improperly Accessed Health Records
Health records are among the most sensitive and protected materials. Despite these characteristics, it has been very difficult to terminate employees who…
Trademark Changes Slipped Into Budget Bill
It isn’t obvious to look in a budget implementation bill for changes to trademark legislation. Yet that is what has happened this…
Employee v. Independent Contractor: Still A Fine Line
The other day I was reviewing recent decisions of the Saskatchewan Courts for new cases in the area of employment law and…
A New National Securities Regulator: Cooperation or Coup?
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
Guarding Against Powerlessness: Why Appointing a Power of Attorney is a Good Idea
Most people want to leave their affairs in a well ordered state when they die. To this end, lawyers can help craft…
Protecting Boards of Directors From Claims
Being on the Board of Directors for a corporation involves the investment of personal time but can also carry the risk of…
Enforcing Restrictions In Employment Contracts
Restrictive covenants, such as non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, are common contractual tools for business owners trying to protect intangible assets, such as…
The Potential Expiry of Builders’ Liens
This article originally appeared in the CBA Saskatchewan Branch’s Bar Notes and is reprinted with their kind permission. One builders’ lien issue that has…
Shareholder Agreements: Why They Matter
Any corporation with more than one shareholder should seriously consider adopting a shareholders agreement. Although it is not mandatory when incorporating, the…
Does Paying Severance Undermine Just Cause?
Employers often face a dilemma when they terminate an employee for just cause; should any severance pay be provided to the employee?…