For small and medium-sized businesses, compliance with Canadian competition law may not be at the forefront in business planning and operational considerations.

Buying a business is typically a lengthy and complex process. This article is part of a series of articles that details each step of that process in order to better prepare prospective buyers.

A recent decision from the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba upheld a termination clause that limited an employee's entitlements to the minimum required by law...

The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) was created to achieve an accessible society for all Manitobans disabled by a barrier.

On October 13, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal an Ontario Court of Appeal decision which ordered an employer to pay a former employee 37 months of salary and benefits following termination.

This is the story of how Jonathan Sparrow, Founder, Owner and CEO of Go Oil Canada created a company that would become Canada's largest mobile oil change franchise.

A Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench decision highlights to importance of planning for all contingencies when setting up a family trust.

Since the legalization of cannabis and the coming into force of the laws and regulations surrounding cannabis on October 17, 2018, the cannabis industry has been busy trying to make

In recent months, discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous with news stories and social media posts highlighting its benefits and challenges appearing daily. New AI tools and services...

Condominium projects have become ubiquitous in urban centres across Canada, and Manitoba is no exception.

When does a municipality's planning decisions amount to a de facto expropriation of land, and when is the owner entitled to compensation? These issues were considered...

The purpose of the Lex Mundi 2024 Summit Report report is to reflect on insights shared among corporate counsel and experts who convened at the Lex Mundi Summit in Milan...

In Manitoba, an asset purchase and sale transaction won't be complete without considering these three forms: A joint election under subsection 167(1)...

There has been a lot of talk about solicitor-client privilege in the last while. A lot of that discourse has focused on whether solicitor-client privilege

For decades in Manitoba, the "land of 100,000 lakes", property owners in municipalities across the province have made their cabins, homes and other forms of properties available...

A builders' lien is different than most other encumbrances like a mortgage or caveat. The Builders' Liens Act prescribes that a registered lien serves as a placeholder for all unregistered builders' liens...

The simplest legal contract is an exchange, and it can be settled by a handshake or a simple "yes," or an "I agree." In business most contracts are settled in writing, in one form or another.

Every film begins with a creative spark, but every stage of a film's life cycle – from concept to screen – is also supported by a dense web of legal rights, relationships, and risk allocations.

Key lessons for Manitoba municipalities on whether to appeal a decision of the Municipal Board to provincial courts The recent ruling by the Court of King's Bench in Maple Leaf…

The recent Auditor General Report on Municipal Allegations and Gaps in Provincial Oversight released on August 28, 2025, emphasized that cybersecurity should not just be "on the radar" for municipalities...