by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 21, 2017 | Our Take on Things
What is the difference between a lawyer and a paralegal? That is one of the most common questions I am asked by clients. One of the most obvious differences between lawyers and paralegals is education; however, this blog will focus on the scope of practice of a...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 14, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Lawyers provide a service. We do many things including conducting research, advocating for our clients and providing legal opinions. While these services are essential, they are not always welcomed nor are they always appreciated. Many businesses that are not law...
by Andriessen & Associates | Nov 7, 2017 | Our Take on Things
I previously talked about why I became a Law Clerk and my role with corporate matters in the firm. This is a big part of what I do for our clients and I wanted to expand on that thought, so that’s what today’s Blog is about. As a Corporation, Federal or...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 31, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Back in July, the Liberal government issued draft legislation for proposed tax reforms aimed at private incorporated businesses that fell primarily into 4 categories: Income splitting, Capital gains exemption, Capital gains within a corporate group, and Deferral of...
by Andriessen & Associates | Oct 24, 2017 | Our Take on Things
The title of this Blog is often used in terms of data management to mean that if you input garbage your results will not be impressive. As a litigator, this also applies to the information provided to me by my clients. If my client does not give me full disclosure,...