Bill C-10 Explained (It Isn’t Taking Away Your Freedom of Speech)
The world is not ending. Despite everything you may have heard about Bill C-10, Canada is not turning into North Korea. Jordan Glick and Aly Háji from GlickLaw explain why.
The Ultimate in Influencer Marketing: Build your Own Marketplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Culture Counsel is a monthly column focusing on the intricacies of law through the lens of pop culture and business. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Love it or hate it, influencer marketing is a pervasive and persuasive mode of advertising. In today’s society, it is estimated that about 45% of the world’s population uses social media. Generally, we spend […]
Can Food Trucks Save the Restaurant Industry?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Culture Counsel is a monthly column focusing on the intricacies of law through the lens of pop culture and business. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Restaurants are central to our social fabric. First dates and anniversaries flood restaurant reservation lists. Celebrating your colleague’s promotion (or termination) happens at your local “Cheers”. What’s your favourite formula for Friday night’s “Netflix […]
The NCLI Is Providing Legal Aid to Small Businesses and Canadians in Need
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] NCLI members pictured left to right: Fahad Diwan, Daniel Kim, Rapti Ratnayake, David Medhurst, Lana Karapetyan, Daniel Escott, Alex Don, Mark Mejia Kuznetsov. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]So much about the legal system can feel unattainable. If it’s not the process of finding a great lawyer, it’s paying the price of a great lawyer. For business owners and […]
The Intersection of Consumer and Corporate Social Responsibility during COVID-19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Culture Counsel is a monthly column focusing on the intricacies of law through the lens of pop culture and business. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]In today’s COVID-19 environment, an interesting shift is emerging, bringing a heightened sense of consumer awareness. Consumers are carefully watching how companies are pivoting during this time. Some businesses are applauded and some are (rightfully) […]
Notary Pro is Making Virtual Notarizing Available For Canadians Everywhere
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While other legal practices have modernized, a practice that has been used since the Roman Empire – notary services, although needed commonly for things like OSAP applications and Affidavits, have become somewhat of a forgotten service. Many legal processes have been complicated in recent weeks leaving Canadians with questions on how to move forward. In […]
Entrepreneur of the Week: GoodLawyer CEO, Brett Colvin, is Making Legal Advice Accessible for all Canadians
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to a 2019 study conducted by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the rate of entrepreneurship in our country has increased by 80 percent for people under the age of 35 since 2014, and tripled for people over the age of 55 since 2000. On top of that, entrepreneurial activity among immigrants is […]
No Force Majeure in Your Contract? You May Have Options
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Culture Counsel is a monthly column focusing on the intricacies of law through the lens of pop culture and business. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago, we discussed the relevance of force majeure clauses in contracts during the COVID-19 crisis. (A force majeure clause can allow for non-performance on contractual obligations to be excused without penalty.) […]
