Canada’s Anti-Spam Law is coming into effect July 1 – Are you ready?

Posted on Jun 29, 2017 in News, Publications

By Matt Leask Nearly three years have passed since Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (the “CASL”/the “Act”) came into force on July 1, 2014, and as we approach Canada’s 150th anniversary, changes to the CASL are on the way. The CASL is one of the strictest anti-spam laws in the world, and it applies to a […] Read More

Renovating? Hiring Contractors? What Every Homeowner Should Know

Posted on Jun 15, 2017 in Publications

By Johanna McNulty Whether you are thinking about embarking on a major renovation project, or building your own custom dream home on your own lot, there are important legal requirements in the Construction Lien Act that may apply to you. The purpose of this article is to provide you, as a homeowner, with a brief […] Read More

A Call to Employers to Review Internal Dress Codes: Ontario Human Rights Commission Publishes Inquiry Report on Sexual & Gender-Based Dress Codes

Posted on Apr 3, 2017 in Publications

By Vita Gauley In November, 2015, as a result of concerns appearing in the media, including a CBC Marketplace inquiry focused on restaurant dress codes, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (Commission) was prompted to revisit its position and policy on sexualized or gender-based dress codes. The CBC Marketplace highlighted that while the issue seemed prevalent […] Read More

PROTECT YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION! – CHANGES TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF YOUR HOME

Posted on Mar 14, 2017 in Publications

PROTECT YOUR PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION! – CHANGES TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF YOUR HOME By Dave Thomas Generally speaking, Canadians do not pay any Capital Gains Tax on the growth in value of their homes. The Income Tax Act provides an exemption called the “Principal Residence Exemption”. In most cases, if you own […] Read More

Drafting Purposes for Charitable Registration of Arts Activities

Posted on Jan 17, 2017 in Publications

When preparing an application to register a corporation as a charitable organization, an applicant must take particular care in drafting the purposes section of the application, as these define the objectives and objects the organization hopes to achieve upon incorporation. The purposes define what the organization plans to accomplish in incorporating itself. This guide […] Read More

Managing the High Cost of Litigation for Individuals and Small Businesses: A Lawyer’s Perspective

Posted on Jan 15, 2017 in Publications

By Johanna McNulty As a litigation lawyer, every day I see firsthand the financial and personal strain that lawsuits can have on my clients. Oftentimes, the first time I meet a client is after they have been served with a Statement of Claim, or they themselves have need to commence litigation because disputes between […] Read More

MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF SHORT TERM RENTAL ACCOMODATIONS

Posted on Dec 22, 2016 in Publications

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The Importance of Shareholders’ Agreements for Private Corporations

Posted on Nov 14, 2016 in Publications

When incorporating a corporation with other individuals or purchasing shares in an existing corporation as a way of partnering in business with others, taking the time to negotiate a Shareholders’ Agreement is always strongly advised. A Shareholders’ Agreement is a highly valuable document that not only sets out the current organizational structure of a corporation […] Read More

New regulations under the Securities Act, makes it easier for corporations to sell shares over the Internet

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 in Publications

By Matthew Leask, Associate LBW Start-ups and Small businesses looking to enter new markets or create new products or services often face challenges raising money to fund their entrepreneurial ventures. At Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP we specialize in helping people with great business ideas get off the ground, and proper funding can be major […] Read More

Full Olympic Ban On Russia Never Had A Chance

Posted on Aug 30, 2016 in Publications

By Jamie Strashin, CBC Sports In the wake of the latest investigation into widespread doping by Russian athletes, many reached what they thought was an obvious conclusion: the traditional athletic superpower would be sidelined for the Rio Olympics because of its numerous, grievous and brazen violations. If you read Richard McLaren’s damning report on Russia’s government-supported cheating, […] Read More