Punitive damages for wrongful dismissal- Honda Canada vs. Keays
I don’t often write about employment law issues, but the Supreme Court released a signficant decision relating to the duty to accommodate at the end of last month.
Kevin Keays worked for Honda for a number of years, during which time he became disabled with chronic fatigue syndrome. He was on disability benefits until the benefits […]
When do you need to incorporate?
One of the best features of incorporation is that it provides protection from personal liability. If you have personal assets that you want to be sheltered from liability from creditors, incorporation can help you do this. However, you have to weigh the costs of incorporating with the potential benefits. Once you’ve incurred the expense of setting […]
Registering a business name in Ontario
The first step to take when setting up a new business is to register your business name. You should conduct a search to see whether anyone else is already using the same name, or a similar name. When you register with the province, they do not confirm whether the proposed name is already in use […]
U.S. business method patents may open the door for Canada
People are waiting to hear the outcome of a recent appeal case the U.S. involving business method patents. The hurdle that all patent applications for business methods must overcome is the requirement (in the U.S.) that the invention be related to a machine, or create or transform a piece of matter. For patents that don’t involve technology, this can […]
Incorporating online in Ontario
I get this question all the time so I thought I’d answer it here: Can you incorporate online? Yes, you can file Articles of Incorporation in Ontario through one of several private companies who have the forms through an internet platform. I like the convenience of online incorporations, but I’ve got a few issues with the […]
