Electronically Communicated Contracts
In this ever-digitized world, it is not uncommon to do business via text or email, and the courts have recently been asked to determine when …
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What is the process of having land expropriated?
Expropriation, in its simplest form, is the taking of privately owned land by a government body for public purposes. Expropriation often occurs when extensive infrastructure …
Employment Agreement
Have you ever started a new job and been provided with a contract or agreement on your first day that your new employer expects you …
Context Is Everything: Exemptions to Mandatory Vaccination Policies
Since the covid-19 vaccine became available to the public in Ontario, many businesses have implemented different policies requiring employees to get the vaccine. There are …
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Representing B Corps As a Lawyer
My firm, P Miller Legal Services APC, will be rebranding as Impact Advocates later this year, and we hope to obtain our B Corp Certification …
The Canadian Senate
Who is the Senate? Did I vote these people in? What role do they play in making my laws? These are questions often asked by …
Mediation: Benefits and Techniques
Over several decades, mediation has proved to be a viable alternative to the traditional litigation process. Mediation offers a variety of benefits to parties involved …
Becoming Carbon Neutral: What It Means For Your Business
Becoming a carbon neutral company has been on of our top priorities since becoming a B Corporation in August 2019. Our Green and B Corp …
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#BehindTheB: Highlights from our B Corp Journey!
Our firm became a Certified B Corporation in August 2019. After taking the time to celebrate this amazing accomplishment with our team, we got right …