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Electronic Signatures

Posted on Nov 23, 2018 in News, Publications
 by Matt Leask   Information Technology has become widespread enough, and advanced enough, to the point where most people expect to be able to complete just about any task using their smart phone from pretty much anywhere in the world. I am one of these people, I’ve had a cell phone my entire adult life. […] Read More

“Bill 47 – Making Ontario Open For Business Act”

Posted on Oct 30, 2018 in News
Employers – get ready to review workplace policies once again as the Ontario Government proposes the Making Ontario Open for Business Act to review several amendments made by the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148)   Follow this link for all the details.  https://news.ontario.ca/mol/en/2018/10/open-for-business-removing-burdens-while-protecting-workers.html     Leanne Standryk is a senior partner at […] Read More

Legalization of Cannabis and the Workplace – A Game Changer?

Posted on Oct 15, 2018 in News
By Leanne Standryk The Federal Cannabis Act, the Federal Cannabis Regulations and the Ontario Cannabis Act, 2017 (the “Ontario Act”) will change the legal landscape of the use and possession of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018.  When cannabis is legalized on October 17, 2018, the Federal Cannabis Act will permit individuals who are 18 […] Read More

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT POTENTIAL CANADA POST SERVICE DISRUPTION

Posted on Sep 19, 2018 in News
At Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP, we value your business and are committed to keeping you informed about matters affecting your dealings with us. As you may know, Canada Post may experience a labour disruption as of September 26, 2018. We are writing to you today to let you know how you can continue to ensure […] Read More

How You Handle Your Divorce Can Impact Your Child Forever

Posted on Sep 11, 2018 in News, Publications
By: Jean S. Beaton Parental conflict is toxic for children. Studies have demonstrated that when exposed to conflict our brains release stress hormones that over time can actually change brain functioning. This exposure to conflict can manifest as anti-social behaviour, problems at school, problems interacting with others, impaired problem solving and delinquency. No parent wants […] Read More

Dealing with Separation in a Better Way

Posted on Aug 23, 2018 in News, Publications
The Benefits of Collaborative Law By Jean S. Beaton   When people come to see me for an initial consultation after a separation, they often list similar priorities. That is, people want to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively while remaining amicable, to the extent that this is possible.   I make a point to discuss […] Read More

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