Business Law

Legal articles relating to general business law and issues

Non-Canadians in Telecom Sector? – Not So Fast!

Update on my article Canada May Allow Non-Canadians Into the Telecom Sector:

Canada has decided not to make any… Continue reading

Daegis’ Predictions for E-Discovery in 2012

Daegis, a US based e-discovery company, has made 5 predictions about the future of the sector in 2012. Some of… Continue reading

Canada May Allow Non-Canadians Into the Telecom Sector

It appears that the Harper government is considering loosening up the foreign ownership rules in the Canadian Telecom sector. Currently,… Continue reading

How Immigrants Can Save on Income Taxes

New immigrants to Canada can structure their affairs so that they pay no taxes on investment income. But there is a catch....you must be rich. Continue reading

Ontario’s Confusing Rent Laws

Suppose you sign an application to lease an apartment, and pay a deposit then later decide that you will not rent the apartment. The landlord is unable to lease the apartment for two months. Can the Landlord keep the deposit? Continue reading

Costs in the Small Claims Court

In Canadian law, a person who is successful in the Court is usually entitled to an award of costs.  … Continue reading

You Can Appeal A Small Claims Court Ruling

But, many times, such an appeal does not make sense.  An appeal should be done only if you feel… Continue reading

Limitation Periods

Let’s say you borrowed money and for some reason or the other, and did not pay it back as agreed.… Continue reading