As of February 1, 2024, recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code introduce fresh obligations for employers, notably concerning the termination of employment. Federally regulated employers terminating less than 50 employees now have to...
A commercial property lease can be a complex and confusing document to review. We recommend you obtain legal advice if you have any questions before signing a lease as a tenant, or before purchasing...
The Government of Alberta, through the Lands Operations Division of Public Lands Disposition Management, Forestry and Parks, grants grazing dispositions of public land to qualified holders who can include individuals and corporations. A grazing...
Hot off the press! We acted as counsel in Horvath Estate (Re), 2023 ABKB 643 (“Horvath”). Horvath is a new decision from the Court of King’s Bench, and which significantly alters the landscape in Alberta as to...
Looking at starting a business? In this article, we explore the comparative advantages of the business structures available to two or more persons in Alberta who wish to conduct and own a business together...
Medical Assistance in Dying: Changes in the Law Set to Arrive March 17, 2023 The law regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAiD) has undergone several significant changes in the last decade, and another...
What is the difference between a “numbered” company and a named one? Sometimes we refer to a limited liability corporation created under the Business Corporation Act of Alberta (“ABCA”) as a “company”. This is...
If you are considering leaving an inheritance to your adult child, you may be concerned with its protection in the future. It is a reality that even a mature and responsible child may lose...
When purchasing land, especially agricultural land, buyers must be aware of many different rights that can be sold or are not sold in the transaction. One specific interest in land of concern is governed...
As an estate planning lawyer, I often talk to clients who are assisting their loved ones with their personal or financial decisions. This can be a very stressful task for family members, made no...
It is very common for spouses, whether married or “common-law” (in Alberta, this is called “adult inter-dependent partners), to visit a lawyer together to develop their estate plan. Indeed, most couple’s estate plans (ignoring...