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Shareholders’ Agreement – Why they are essential
When a company has more than one shareholder, a shareholder agreement is an essential document to avoid costly legal issues among the...
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Independent Contractor or Employee? A few factors to consider
Businesses may occasionally opt for hiring an independent contractor rather than an employee to provide a certain set of services. This...
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B.C’s Land Owner Transparency Act
The Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) creates a publicly accessible registry, the Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR), allowing for...
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BC’s new Transparency Register – What you need to know
One of the most pressing issues in the current legal landscape and perhaps the most difficult to address at both the provincial and...
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I am looking to expand my Canadian business into the U.S. What are my options?
A number of options are available for Canadian business owners when structuring a US cross border business.
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 6- TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
All branding strategies should include trademark monitoring. A trademark lawyer can help monitor and assess the risk of others’ use of other
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 5- TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
The length of time to receive registration varies widely depending on how many issues are raised by the examiner, and if anyone opposes it.
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 4- TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
For a trademark to be “strong” you must be able to protect your trademark rights in that brand through registration.
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 3- TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Registration can protect the value of your brand identity in that you secure your right to use your brand.
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 2- TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Trademark rights can come from two sources; common law trademark rights and statutory trademark rights obtained through registration of a tm
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What is the difference between corporations in the US and Canada
The longest standing type of business entity in the US and Canada is the corporation. A corporation is a separate legal entity that is treat
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Should I incorporate my cross-border business in Delaware?
Washington State has the same level of privacy as Delaware and Nevada, but the state does not impose corporate income or personal income tax
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Benefit Corporations and Social Purpose Corporation (Calif. and WA)
establishing a Benefit Corporation a company is making a legal commitment to do business in a way that is sustainable and responsible
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What is the difference between a C-corporation and S-corporation, and which is best for a Canadian?
Canadians considering setting up a US based company will undoubtedly come across the terms C-corp and S-corp when researching options for se
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What form of business entity is best for a US - Canada cross border business?
One of the most frequently asked questions by Canadians planning on starting a US business is what type of business entity should be formed
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How does a corporation become a B.C. benefit company?
The addition of this new legislative framework paves the way for a new corporate culture based on socially sustainable initiatives. If you’r
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What type of business structure is best for a Canadian business?
When starting a business is it wise to consider what kind of structure would fit your business needs and goals. This article will break down
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USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD!
BENEFIT CORPORATIONS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA As of June 30, 2020, British Columbia is the first province in Canada to legislate Benefit...
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TRADEMARK LAW 101 Part 1 - TM BASICS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
A trademark is any word, symbol, logo, color, sound, scent, three-dimensional design, hologram or other representations
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