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2010 Corporate Year in Review

Given the many issues that influence corporate practice, it is impossible for me to summarize all of the relevant developments in corporate law in the space I have here.  That said, there have been a few newsworthy items that were important enough to cover again.  For employers, this has been another year of increasing legislation

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2010 Litigation Year in Review

2010 was a year of change in the way trial lawyers were able to conduct law suits in Ontario.    The two areas of most significant change were matters that are $ 25 001 – $ 100 000 and those under $ 25 000.00.  A.      Changes to the Simplified Procedure($ 25 001.00 – $ 100 000.00)

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Not For Profit Corporations Act (Ontario)

Ontario’s new Not For Profit Corporations Act received Royal Assent this past October and the changes to the legislation are significant for many of the estimated 8 million Ontarians who work with, volunteer for, or represent incorporated volunteer associations. There are similar efforts going on to change the federal legislation, but this article with deal

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Transparency of Fees (why we're better than the CBC)

Transparency is a topic that has been in the news this week. Regardless of political stripes, everyone must have chuckled when the CBC took out an ad to proclaim their commitment to transparency, while refusing to disclose very basic information on the same day. What does transparency have to do with law? Well, it’s the

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Giving thanks for Lawyers?

Today is Thanksgiving the U.S.A.  so I am taking some time to reflect on the things I am thankful for in our giant neighbour to the south.  There are the obvious things: Ben & Jerry’s,  Whole Foods & Krispy Kreme donuts.  I see a theme here … I’m sure there are non-food related items I’m

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10 Years of Volunteering – Tis the Season

Many of our clients know that we treat the Holiday Office Party a bit differently than the norm.  We volunteer our time during the morning & celebrate the season with a lunch in the afternoon. This year we  have planned our tenth annual attendance to the CP24 CHUM Christmas* Wish to help sort and prepare toy

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Andriessen & Associates

Is a Business law firm located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We are experienced lawyers who provide one stop Business legal advice, from drafting documents to aggressive litigation. Most of our services are on a flat fee basis, to allow Businesses to budget for legal work.

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