by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 8, 2017 | Articling, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Law Practice Program
When I was in grade 8 and asked what I wanted to be when I grow up, I knew that it was to work in a law firm. I knew I didn’t want to become a lawyer, or be part of Reception (not that there is anything wrong with that!). I knew I didn’t want to go to Court, but...
by Andriessen & Associates | Aug 1, 2017 | Our Take on Things
Throughout my fifteen year career as a paralegal, I have had to deal with many unprepared and inexperienced lawyers and paralegals. Based upon my recent dealings with those representatives, here is my top 7 list of things not to in Small Claims Court: #7 – Do...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 25, 2017 | Commercial Leasing, Corporate documentation
A few weeks ago the Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate for the first time in seven years by a quarter-percentage-point. Although a move like this signals a growing confidence in the Canadian economy, not everybody shares this excitement. For lenders, it can...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 18, 2017 | Law Practice Program
When I decided to go British Columbia for law school, I was met with excitement and congratulated for starting a new chapter in life. When I decided to article and work in BC, I was met with skepticism. Not because there is anything wrong with BC (I do prefer the city...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 11, 2017 | Our Take on Things
There is a lot written these days about failure to innovate in business being an invitation to the end of that business. There is a lot of truth in that, but that is not what this Blog is about. This Blog is about Business Law and in particular, Business Litigation....
