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A little over a month to go until the HST

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 disbursements,

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Copyright Reform

Experts predict that sweeping changes to our current copyright system will be tabled in Parliament sometime next month.  With mounting pressure from the United States, it is likely that the current effort will bring about actual legislation this time – a fate different that that of Bill C-61 and its predecessors.   Earlier reform proposals

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Professional Corporations

It’s the last day to file your personal income taxes, so tax status and the treatment of income is on my mind. That and the fact that we’ve had a few questions from professional clients recently about the advantages of incorporating their practices means that today we’re going to deal with Professional Corporations.   A

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Workplace Violence

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.  This is something that all employers need to be aware of.   The requirements

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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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