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February 12, 2015Liquor And Related Business Matters
THE PUB BUSINESS The combined effects of the competition from the chain restaurants catering to casual fine dining, the new drinking criteria and the economy have severally affected the pub industry both operationally and i...
February 12, 2015Employment Law 101
There is an old adage, that your company’s most important resource is its employees. Regardless of the product, if you don’t have good employees you can trust, how can you expect your business to operate efficiently and profitably?...
February 12, 2015Liquor Policy And Business Review
Maximizing LRS Values and Bankability The separation of LRS and LP licenses in December has created great opportunities to maximize LRS values and make them more bankable. It is essential that Third Party Use Agreements as ...
February 11, 2015Motor Vehicle Claims And ICBC
Driving a vehicle is a privilege that most of us take for granted. The law requires that every vehicle on the road be registered and that the owner of the vehicle carry a minimum of $200,000.00 in liability insurance. These days, it is prudent to ...
June 9, 2014Left Out Of A Will Unfairly?
At Mair Jensen Blair LLP, my colleagues and I are often contacted by individuals that have had the grief of losing a parent compounded by the dismay in finding out that they have been left out of the parent’s Will ( i.e. “disinherited&...
September 9, 2013How Do I Choose A Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have been unfortunate enough to have been involved in an automobile accident and have been injured as a result of the fault of someone else, you need a lawyer. And you need a good one. Make no mistake, with the exception of some medical and...
July 16, 2013Is Two Beer Too Many?
Do you feel comfortable driving your vehicle after having only one or two beers? If so, then answer this question: What blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is required for the police to impound your vehicle and charge you with impaired driving? ...
May 13, 2013Be Prepared For Incapacity
Planning for the possibility of incapacity is not on everyone’s list, but it should be. People are living longer and not necessarily in good health. The family demographics of an aging population, fewer children, more divorces and increasing...
March 15, 2013Starting Or Buying A Small Business - Do I Need A Lawyer?
A lawyer can play a variety of roles if you are considering buying a small business or starting a new business. Obviously, the process of buying an existing business is the easier process. The role of the lawyer is sometimes confined to the techni...
January 24, 2013In This World, Only Death, Taxes, and Probate Fees Are Certain
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” .. and probate fees (?) In BC, when a person passes away, someone must act on behalf of the deceased to administer their estate. That person is either ...
November 7, 2012Car Accident Season Is Upon Us - Are You Adequately Insured?
With colder, more unpredictable weather moving in, now it’s even more important for motorists in Kamloops and the B.C. Interior to consider whether they are carrying adequate insurance. If you are an innocent driver or passenger in a motor v...
July 11, 2012Myth: Only Large Businesses Should Incorporate
Is incorporating your small business right for you? As a small business owner, you may think that incorporation is only for the ‘big guns’. Actually, incorporation can help your small business, you and your loved ones. ...
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