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- Navigating the Oil Patch: Employment Law Issues for Alberta Energy Companies
The Alberta oil and gas sector is one of Canada’s most dynamic industries, driving economic growth and creating thousands of jobs across the province. Yet beneath the surface of this booming sector lies a complex web of employment law issues that can expose operators, contractors, and service compan … Read more »
- Family Estates, Ranch Lands, and Title Disputes
Estate disputes involving land ownership can span generations. However, courts are not always willing to let historic grievances proceed decades later. The recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision in Graham v. Graham reinforces the strict application of limitation periods, even in emotionally charged … Read more »
- Builders’ Lien Security Cannot Be Vacated Without Proper Grounds
Construction disputes in Alberta frequently involve builders’ liens, certificates of lis pendens (“CLPsâ€�), and the strategic use of lien security. While these tools are intended to balance the rights of unpaid contractors and property owners, disputes often arise over whether such security sho … Read more »
- Are Deathbed Wills Valid in Alberta? What the Law Says About Last-Minute Estate Planning
Estate planning is intended to provide clarity, certainty, and stability after a person’s death. However, not every will is drafted months or years before it is needed. In some cases, individuals attempt to make or change their wills when they are seriously ill, hospitalized, or approaching the en … Read more »
- Convertible Notes Explained: A Popular Startup Financing Tool
For many early-stage businesses, raising capital is one of the most important and challenging aspects of growth. Startups often require outside funding to develop products, hire employees, expand operations, or bring innovations to market. However, determining how investors should be compensated for … Read more »