In light of recent events, there has been a noted increase in the amount of Albertans who are interested in having their organs donated to benefit others. You likely seen (or have) the small heart symbol on your driver’s license […]
Last month my associate Hilary Pritchard wrote a great article that highlighted the function of unanimous shareholder’s agreements (USA’s) for businesses. I think it is helpful to examine some of the main scenarios where USAs can provide solutions which are […]
Previous articles in this column have given readers tips and tactics to protect your money, your family and your estate. In this article, I want to talk about protecting your company. You likely have money, time (and maybe even blood, […]
Private family businesses have played a major role in Medicine Hat’s economy. Family businesses have used corporations to help with both business and personal estate planning. Corporations provide a useful structure for parents transferring the family business to an interested […]
Cannabis use is nothing new, but employers have new reason to think about it. The Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) will come into force this year, creating a legal framework for the sale, use and possession of cannabis in Canada. This […]
My father used to be self-employed and owned a small wholesaling business in Calgary. The warehouse was about 10,000 square feet and had boxes upon boxes of inventory. One day before he was going away for a short vacation he […]
How much input should your children have into your post-divorce parenting plan? When I first started practising family law, the conventional wisdom was that children should really know little or nothing about their parents’ divorce. It is still true that […]
What could be more fun to talk about than commercial leases? Although they may not be a hot topic of discussion, commercial leases are important contracts that affect many Hatters. Retail stores, industrial shops and restaurants are just a few […]
Tickets on sale January 15, 2018 @ Pritchard &Co. Law Firm LLP, #204, 430 6th Ave SE. Tickets are $80.00 each, and include a Riedel Wine Glass, with all proceeds will be going to Fresh Start to School & The Kiwanis […]
Employment law, as an area, is the source of rules, obligations and responsibilities which govern employment relationships. The purpose of this article is to inform you about important employment law resources you can access and use to become better informed […]