Who Gets What? Divorce and the Division of Marital Property
When couples separate and divorce, one of the issues that must be settled is the distribution of joint property. In Alberta The Matrimonial Property Act creates...
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Real Estate Cost Savers for Sellers and Buyers
For buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants alike, real estate transactions are complex. Here we take a look at the process, outline who is responsible for what...
The High Costs of High Ratio Mortgages
The low interest era that Canadians have enjoyed for the past few years has made homeownership accessible and affordable for many people. It has also resulted...
Three Costly Employment Law Errors that are Holding back your Business
Employment lawyers typically spend their time helping clients resolve a dispute. After all, there are so many different obligations for employers it is little wonder that...
Business Plus Legal Series
Running a successful business takes many skills and enormous effort. Maximizing the reward for your effort takes careful planning and the support of various professionals that you...
Shareholder Agreements 101: Unanimous vs Standard Agreements
Starting up a new business is a very exciting time for many entrepreneurs. However, enthusiasm and optimism for the new venture can cause a business owner...
Corporate Naming: What is in a Name?
“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, so Romeo would were he not Romeo called retain such dear perfection...
This land is my land….or is it? The risk of Adverse Possession in Alberta
Many people assume that when they buy a piece of land, they own that land, and it cannot be taken away from them unless they fail...
Beautiful BC (except when you die): Estate Planning Solutions for Albertans with Assets in BC
For many Albertans, the dream of owning property or retiring in BC is part of their life plan. No more shoveling. No more scraping ice. However,...
Stopping the Trademark Trolls
In the past few months, a number of Duncan Craig LLP clients have contacted us with concerns about registration and renewal forms they have received regarding...