by Andriessen & Associates | Jul 15, 2014 | Our Take on Things
I’m just back from a two week break having enjoyed scuba diving in Ohio (I don’t recommend it … the location, not the diving) and then time up north paddling amongst the loons and other wildlife. As luck would have it, my internet connections were...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 10, 2014 | Our Take on Things
July 1, 2014 everything changes for business in Canada when it comes to Commercial Electronic Messages (CEMs) thanks to Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). There are a lot of businesses in Canada who do not understand the law will apply to them: “we...
by Andriessen & Associates | Jun 3, 2014 | Our Take on Things
There are some days it is harder to maintain my cool than others, the humidity in the GTA today makes it harder, but that it not what I’m talking about. Those days are when, generally, young counsel, stoop to name calling, taking positions not supportable by...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 20, 2014 | Our Take on Things
I recently read an Article about things businesses can do to collect money. One of the things it suggested was sending a Registered Letter to the person/business who owes you money. I disagree. As a Business Lawyer for 21 years, with a lot of experience in Collection...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 13, 2014 | Our Take on Things
I am a huge fan of educating High School Students about the Canadian Legal System. I’m always happy to participate in Judging the Law 11 and Law 12 Mock Trials that form part of many High School courses. Our firm is a also proud sponsor of a Scholarship for the...
by Andriessen & Associates | May 6, 2014 | Our Take on Things
On July 1, 2014 Canada’s new Anti-Spam legislation (CASL) comes into effect. I’m doing a lot of speaking to Small Businesses right now, getting them up to speed on what they need to do in order to comply with CASL. The business owners are first shocked,...
