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Are emails at work confidential or privileged?

Posted on Monday, September 10, 2012 by David Lam

A reader wondered about communicating with her lawyer from work.  In particular, she wondered if such communications are confidential or privileged. Generally, communications between a client and her lawyer are subject to solicitor-client privilege, and may not be revealed in … Continue reading →

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BC court confirms website terms of use enforceable as legal contracts

Posted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 by David Lam

In Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership v. Rogers Communications Inc., 2011 BCSC 1196, the BC Court held that Rogers infringed Century 21′s copyright and terms of use by scraping Century 21′s real estate listings from its website and incorporating the … Continue reading →

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Employees and inventions

Posted on Thursday, January 6, 2011 by David Lam

An employee working in a candy store invents a new and cheaper way to make chocolate. Who owns the invention? The candy store employer or the employee? Depending on the employer-employee relationship, either the employer or the employee may legally … Continue reading →

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Directors’ responsibilities

Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by David Lam

An opportunity arises and you have the opportunity to become a Director.  To sit on a Board of Directors is exciting, whether it’s your own company or if it’s an entity like a charity or a not-for-profit that you’re especially … Continue reading →

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Incorporating your start-up

Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2010 by David Lam

You’ve got a great idea for a business, and you’re eager to get started.  You don’t have a lot of start-up funds, and you want to ensure that most of your funds stay in your business. When should you incorporate?  … Continue reading →

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Operating a business together

Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 by David Lam

You and a buddy want to operate a business, and both of you want to save some money. You’re both informal people eager to get on with business, so both of you simply start selling stuff.  You’ve just entered into … Continue reading →

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