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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?…
Vehicle Stops in Saskatchewan – Preventative Policing Meets Arbitrary Detention
This article originally appeared in the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association “The Advocate” and is reprinted with their kind permission. The article is…
Rough Terrain: Liability Issues for Snowmobilers in Saskatchewan
This appears with the kind permission of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association Snowmobiling is enormously popular in Saskatchewan, where snow and wide…
Crowdfunding – Saskatchewan’s Modest Proposal
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…
You Think YOU’VE Got A Bad Neighbour?
Many people and professions have regular dealings with condominiums and condominium owners. Whether you live in one, sell them or manage them,…
Relocating Children After Divorce
Note: The rules and law may have changed since this article was first published. It is provided for archival purposes but you…