Legal
It's None of your Business! - Privacy and What it Means to your Customers
Protecting of personal privacy in an era of mass data collection is a major concern with Canadians, according to a recent study conducted by the Angus Reid Group for the Royal Bank. Here are some key findings from the survey, with insights into how this could benefit your business.
Legally Speaking: Dismissal for Cause
Employers in Canada know how difficult it can be to fire an employee. In this article Ron Walton, a Toronto based-lawyer, explains how employers may be able to use 'just cause' to fire an employee without notice or pay in lieu of notice.
Legally Speaking: What is a Trademark
Trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs are often confused. In this article Ron Walton (lawyer) explains the difference between trademarks and other intellectual property.
Legally Speaking: When is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
Is your contractor really an  independent contractor ? Or could you find yourself facing a significant payroll liability if the person is, in fact, deemed to be an  employee ? Lawyer Ron Walton explains that a good contract is needed to ensure that the distinction is clear to both the courts and Revenue Canada.
Legal Q&A: Answers to four common legal questions
Can you hire replacement workers during a strike? Does an invention belong to the employee or the employer? What can you legally ask in a job application? Legal Q&A answers.
Employment Law: Wrongful Dismissal & Termination Without Cause
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between wrongful dismissal and termination without cause? Read on as MyLegalAnswers tackles these issues.
All About Canadian Trademarks
Trademarks are a valuable asset that can differentiate your business in the marketplace and add real value to your bottom line. But what exactly are they? When should you use them? And how do you register one? To find out we interviewed Gord Thomson, an i
Don't Get Caught in the Web: Legal Protection in Cyberspace
Make sure that you don't get caught in a legal bind in cyberspace! This article looks at some of the legal issues and risks associated with 'getting wired'.
Ten Things You Must Know Before You Sign a Business Lease
Things you need to know before negotiating a business lease.
The New Privacy Laws Explained
On January 1st, 2004 the federal government’s new privacy laws took effect. This article will help you understand the impact of the new legislation on your business.
Privacy Checklist: Are You Ready?
The federal government is poised to implement new privacy laws in the New Year. Is your business ready? Read through our checklist to find out.
Business Identity Theft Checklist
Protecting customer data is both a legal and a customer relationship issue. How does your organization protect the information it collects? This checklist will help you develop secure information management practices.
Business Contracts 101: What Canadian Businesses Need to Know
This guide looks at what you need to know about business contracts before you sign on the dotted line.
Incorporation Aftermath
You've been incorporated from day one, enjoying all of the tax and strategic advantages that go along with that. What about your other requirements? Read on to find out what they are.
A Patent Necessity
How much is a patent worth? If you are Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd., it is your entire business. Yet as important as patents are, when it comes to filing patents to protect intellectual property the statistics say that Canada lags behind other countries.
May I Help You? Understanding Ontario's New Regulation on Accessible Customer Service
In Ontario, quality service for customers with disabilities isn't just good business practice any more – it's the law. Read on to learn how this new legislation could affect your business.
What You Can Do to Avoid Copyright Crime
If you think it's okay to use an image you found online in your blog or in other places, think again. As one Vancouver-based company learned the hard way, copyright violations can be costly.
Legal Q&A: Answers to five common legal questions
What are copyrights, patents and trade-marks? What paperwork needs to be filed when incorporating? And what about that annual shareholder's meeting you're obliged to hold now that you are incorporated? Read on as MyLegalAnswers.com answers these frequentl
Signing on Behalf of the Corporation - Avoiding Personal Liability
Conducting business on behalf of a corporation? Here's how you can protect yourself from being personally liable.
Bulletproof Your Lease Agreement
Worried about booby traps in the standard commercial lease agreement you're thinking of signing? You should be. With the help of key experts we've put together a list of questions and considerations that will help you bulletproof your business lease.
Ontario's New Employment Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Find out how Ontario's new, sweeping employment law changes will impact your small business.