February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022Categories Estate PlanningLegal ArticlesPet Legacy Clauses “And to my loyal dog Oakley, I leave…” While I have been a practicing lawyer in Medicine Hat since 1994, I have […]
May 4, 2021 May 4, 2021Categories Business & Agri-BusinessEmployment LawLegal ArticlesTrade Names are not a GameIn my younger years, I recall hearing the song the name game, by Shirley Ellis [Soul Rocket. “Shirley Ellis – The Name […]
March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021Categories Business & Agri-BusinessEmployment LawLegal ArticlesCan my work require me to take the COVID vaccine?As I write this the Alberta Government is expected to ease pandemic restrictions and allow more businesses to re-open. If it does […]
June 3, 2020 June 3, 2020Categories Employment LawLegal ArticlesTemporary Lay Offs are Not a Problem Free SolutionIt’s no secret COVID-19 has drastically changed the business world. Self-isolation, self-quarantine, and social distancing are impacting revenues and with them, staffing […]
May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020Categories Estate AdministrationEstate PlanningLegal ArticlesSigning Your Will in a Pandemic WorldThe Covid19 virus has led to many changes in our world. Physical distancing, self isolation, increased promotion of on-line purchasing and curb […]
March 2, 2020 March 2, 2020Categories Family LawLegal ArticlesWhat does it mean to live with someone?On January 1, 2020 the new Family Property Act came into effect. While there has long been legislation deciding how married spouses […]
January 16, 2020 January 16, 2020Categories Employment LawLegal ArticlesThe Mystery of Severance“Severance” is a word that often arises when employment ends. In my work I mostly see the word severance come up in […]
December 27, 2019 December 27, 2019Categories Business & Agri-BusinessLegal ArticlesBuying a Business PART 2: know the business you are buyingLast month’s legal brief presented 2 ways to buy a business: (1) purchase the shares of the company or (2) purchase the […]
November 13, 2019 November 13, 2019Categories Business & Agri-BusinessLegal ArticlesBuying a Business: what you need to know.Buying a business can be an exciting adventure. It can also be an intimidating process because there’s so much to consider: financing […]
October 17, 2019 October 17, 2019Categories Business & Agri-BusinessLegal ArticlesBoost your knowledge: the Legal side of Commercial LoansIf you are a business owner, you might reach a point with your company where you need to obtain financing from a […]