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Can a director avoid tax liability by resigning?

When a business is not doing well and the directors are concerned that they will be left with its liabilities, the directors should consider whether it makes sense to resign.  This article discusses whether a director can avoid certain liabilities […]

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Roberto Noce, KC speaks on condo board meetings

Roberto Noce, KC shares insights on the legalities of excluding a condo board member from a meeting. Read and listen to the media clips: Noce: Can condo board exclude a member from meeting?, by Roberto Noce (Edmonton) – The Calgary […]

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David Chodikoff comments on application of provision in U.S.-Canada tax treaty in The Athletic

The Athletic, "‘Anywhere but Canada’: How a tax ruling could hobble pro teams north of the border"

David Chodikoff features in an article from The Athletic on how professional athletes are taxed in Canada and the interpretation of a provision in the U.S.-Canada tax treaty that would allow them to pay a lower tax rate on an […]

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Bryan Buttigieg writes on health and safety liability for municipalities in Municipal World

Municipal World, "Has the risk of a municipality’s health and safety liability increased?"

The July 2024 issue of Municipal World features an article by Bryan Buttigieg analyzing a recent Supreme Court of Canada decision and the implications for health and safety liability: The decision of the Supreme Court of Canada last fall in […]

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Adina Georgescu and Roxane Nadeau write an article for Water Canada

(Available in English only) Adina Georgescu and Roxane Nadeau write an article for Water Canada July/August 2024 Edition, entitle  »Quebec: Protection of Water Resources and Urban Development ». The Quebec Legislature and municipalities regularly adopt legislative amendments and new regulations to […]

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Vavilov and Chevron: Does Canada need an Administrative Procedure Act?

The recent refusal of the Canada Industrial Relations Board to follow the direction of the Minister of Labour in connection with the labour dispute involving WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WestJet) and the Airline Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA)highlights an ongoing flaw in […]

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Lauren Toreson and Emma Johnston write an article for Water Canada

Lauren Toreson and Emma Johnston write an article for Water Canada’s May/June 2024 Edition, entitled « A Year Later: Alberta’s Prompt Payment & Construction Lien Act. » For groups entering into drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, and even hydroelectric projects, a big […]

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Cowboys and Crypto

Law360

Digital assets can take many forms, including cryptocurrency, NFTs and digital bonds. Regardless of the form, they usually have these defining features: they are decentralized, securely housed on the blockchain and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. These features […]

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The future of franchising in Saskatchewan: The Franchise Disclosure Act

On November 9, 2023, The Government of Saskatchewan introduced Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (the “Act”), which proposes a legislative regime that will govern franchised businesses in Saskatchewan, bringing clarity to both franchisors and franchisees in doing business under […]

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Christie McLeod gave an interview to Canadian Lawyer

(Disponible en anglais uniquement) Christie McLeod gave an interview to Canadian Lawyer: Data and full lifecycle analysis crucial for ESG reporting, says Miller Thomson’s Christie McLeod The recently announced Competition Bureau investigation into athleisure clothing company Lululemon Athletica’s sustainability claims […]

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