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When an employee leaves for a competitor, employers may worry about client relationships, confidential information, pricing strategies, referral networks, trade secrets, and whether knowledge gained during employment is being used to benefit a new workplace. Not every competitive move is unlawful. E … Read more »

Canada has introduced new federal legislation to strengthen the country’s ban on importing goods produced with forced labour. The proposed legislation, titled An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour (Bill C-35), was announced by Global Affairs Canada o … Read more »

Union organizing campaigns can create uncertainty for employers, managers, and employees alike. When an organizing drive begins, employers often want to communicate with their workforce about the process, answer questions, and explain their perspective. While employers are not required to remain sil … Read more »

For many business owners, estate planning begins with a familiar question: “What should my will say?” However, when the estate plan involves private corporation shares, that question often leads to another, more basic issue: what does the business owner actually own, and do the corporate records pro … Read more »

For many American companies, expanding into Canada can seem like a natural next step. Shared language, close geographic ties, and strong trade relationships often make Canada an appealing market for growth. For businesses entering Ontario and the Windsor-Essex region in particular, access to cross-b … Read more »