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Oct 23, 2014 — Gregg E. Rafter*
For most businesses getting involved in a lawsuit is a rare event. But if it does happen to your business it may be difficult to know what to do. Vancouver commercial litigation lawyer Gregg Rafter provides 4 steps to take in order to protect your interests.
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Oct 23, 2014 — Boughton Law
Some significant amendments to the Trade-marks act are ahead, which will impact the way you can file and protect your marks.
Oct 22, 2014 — Boughton Law
Since Canada's Anti-Spam Law ("CASL") has been in force some small businesses have been struggling to find appropriate means to procure the express consent of their contacts. Small businesses have to view CASL as an opportunity to re-vamp marketing practices and find new ways of implementing a permission-based marketing strategy. Here are some tips on how to change your marketing and sales activities to be CASL compliant and still gain new subscribers.
Many franchisors go into full swing in autumn, marketing their concepts across Canada. So now is a good time to thoroughly investigate the franchise you are thinking about buying. Here are five major points to consider before buying a franchise.
Oct 22, 2014 — Doug H. Hopkins*
While telephone meetings may be a convenient means of handling a company's business affairs, it can become an issue when non-verbal cues play an important role in the decision making process. A recent case exposed this very problem of non-verbal communication in the context of a meeting of directors held by telephone.
Oct 7, 2014 — William (Bill) H. Cooper*
Developing a succession plan can be one of the most complex exercises a business owner has to deal with. To get started you have to first ask the right questions.
Sep 5, 2014 — Boughton Law
The Honourable Wally Oppal, Q.C. was recently interviewed by the Lawyers Weekly to provide insight and advice on the steps required on to becoming a judge in Canada.
Sep 4, 2014 — Boughton Law
This year we are celebrating our 65th anniversary! 65 years of providing legal advice to Vancouverites and Vancouver businesses. But did you know, the number 65 also plays an important part in BC's West Coast? Check it out.
Sep 2, 2014 — Boughton Law
Are you planning on transitioning your business to family members in the future? Start your planning today and view our latest succession planning infographic.
Aug 26, 2014 — The Honourable Wally Oppal, K.C.*