by Andriessen & Associates | May 20, 2010 | Commercial Leasing, Copyright & Trade-mark, Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Estate Planning, Litigation
It’s not as if this topic is something we’re looking forward to, but it will be a reality for Ontario at the end of next month – the HST is coming and it will make a change to the bottom line on your legal fees. Currently only GST is charged on legal fees. Certain...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 21, 2010 | Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Litigation
On June 15, 2010, the Bill 168 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act come into force. The amendments require virtually all Ontario employers to conduct a violence risk assessment and to implement policies to address workplace harassment and violence. ...
by Andriessen & Associates | Apr 21, 2010 | Employment issues
Today is Administrative Professional’s Day. In our firm this is a big deal because it’s our chance as lawyers to celebrate our fantastic support staff who make our jobs easier and create the enjoyable work environment in our firm. These are not just words we throw...
by Andriessen & Associates | Feb 8, 2010 | Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Litigation
We are often asked to act for clients who have issues that stem from a conflict of privacy expectations in the workplace. The expectation never seems to come to a head until there is point issue such as a termination or a workplace incident. At that point we’re...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jan 14, 2010 | Corporate documentation, Employment issues, Litigation
This week NBC announced that its failed experiment with late night television in prime time was coming to end – sending Jay Leno back to 11:35 p.m. and bumping Conan O’Brien back after midnight. I’m not privy to the details of either Leno’s or O’Brien’s contracts,...
by Andriessen & Associates | Dec 11, 2009 | Employment issues, Litigation
It is the time of year when we prepare to celebrate various religious, cultural and seasonal holidays and festivals. As business lawyers, we are increasingly called on to advise clients as to the best way to enjoy these celebrations with a minimum of offence and a...
