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8 Contract Mistakes that Cost Your Small Business Money
For business owners, contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. Whether you’re dealing with vendors, customers, employees, or business partners, having a binding and legally enforceable document ensures that there is a record of commitment and accountability between parties. However, contracts can be complex in
By Perpinder Patrola
Top 7 Legal Considerations Before Buying a Franchise Business
Many believe buying a franchise presents an easier path to a successful and profitable business instead of starting your own company because you are purchasing an established brand with “turnkey” operations. It sounds enticing, but in reality, investing in a franchise involves a myriad of legal
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I’ve Been Terminated But Lost My Employment Contract And Don’t Know My Severance Entitlement
One question that I get asked often is what to do when you’ve lost your employment contract and don’t know much severance you should be getting. For some of the longer service employees, ten years or more, you might not even be sure whether you signed
By Simon Joo
Avoid These 4 Common Misconceptions About Trademark Protection
As a business law firm that has worked with countless startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses over the past decade, we witnessed several common mistakes made by clients when it comes to protecting their brand. We want to share the top 4 misconceptions about trademark protection that
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Should I Incorporate a Named or Numbered Company?
Listen to this post In short, there is no legal difference between incorporating a named or numbered company. However, the difference lies in what you wish to do with the company. Incorporating a Named Company If your company deals with the general public and you plan
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What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities With Respect to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Scenario: I am an employer, and ever since the “#MeToo movement” there have been a lot of complaints from my staff on sexual harassment. I’m worried about my potential liability as an employer. Does the employer always have responsibilities with respect to complaints relating to sexual
By Simon Joo
Share Purchase Vs Asset Purchase – Which is Better?
A business transaction may be structured in various ways to transfer the ownership of the business to the buyer. The most common forms are share purchases or asset purchases. You may want to consult with a legal professional to determine the appropriate structure because each structure
By Perpinder Patrola
How Important is the Letter of Intent to Buy or Sell a Business?
A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a document that is used between two or more parties to set forth the key terms and conditions of a proposed transaction, without forming a legally binding contract. Why do I Need a Letter of Intent? The main purpose of
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My workplace has been affected by Covid-19, causing changes to my job. What are my options?
In today’s era of Covid-19, employees all over the world are experiencing changes to their working conditions. It could be something relatively painless like a change in work schedule, to more significant changes like reduced pay or being transferred to another company location. If you have
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