DIY investors fight back against trailer fees
Trailing commissions (also known as trailer fees) are intended to compensate mutual fund dealers, such as discount brokers, for investment advice they provide to investors. However, discount brokers are prohibited from providing investment advice under the law. Siskinds LLP is pursuing claims on behalf of retail investors who have paid trailing commissions on mutual funds...
Continue reading the post titled DIY investors fight back against trailer feesNavigating the complex world of Letters of Intent: A buy-side guide
In the rapidly paced, high-stakes game of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), the first move is not dissimilar to a game of chess; a good opening will set the pace for the rest of the game. In M&A deals, the first move must be similarly strategic, resembling an orchestrated dance that establishes the tone for the...
Continue reading the post titled Navigating the complex world of Letters of Intent: A buy-side guideLarge foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with Salmonella
As of December 22, 2023, there have been seven deaths and 164 confirmed cases of Salmonella in Canada linked to a nationwide outbreak arising from contaminated Cantaloupes. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include: Symptoms typically develop within 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food, and usually last for several days. However, severe cases can last much longer,...
Continue reading the post titled Large foodborne illness outbreak linked to Cantaloupe contaminated with SalmonellaThe nuclear debate
Increasing public acceptance of the urgency of climate change is refocusing the nuclear debate.
Continue reading the post titled The nuclear debateShould I franchise my business?
Franchising as a business expansion model has many advantages and can be a great choice for the right business. However, not all businesses are well-suited to be franchised (sometimes called “franchisable”). Moreover, a business needs to be at the right stage to start franchising. This article addresses some characteristics that make a business more or...
Continue reading the post titled Should I franchise my business?How warm was 2010?
2010 tied with two other years (1998 and 2005) as the warmest years ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Arctic sea-ice cover in December 2010 was the lowest ever measured. WMO is the United Nations’ authoritative voice on weather, climate and water.
Continue reading the post titled How warm was 2010?Consumer e-commerce transactions
Over the past 10 years there has been tremendous growth in e-commerce within Canada. By the year 2020, e-commerce is projected to reach $50 billion, representing approximately 10% of total retail sales in Canada. The main reason for this massive growth in online sales is simple: convenience. Now it is easy to make purchases from...
Continue reading the post titled Consumer e-commerce transactionsBalance needed in franchise laws, judicial process
As judges have taken a technical and pro-franchisee approach to the interpretation of Canada’s franchise legislation, most recent developments have not proven positive for franchisors, franchise lawyer Peter Dillon says in Corporate LiveWire’s Franchise Law 2014 Virtual Round Table. “This has resulted in fairly easy access by franchisees to the right to rescind the franchise agreement within two...
Continue reading the post titled Balance needed in franchise laws, judicial processWhat the Cost of Your Training Kit Says About Your Multi-Level Marketing Company
For aspiring multi-level marketing (“MLM”) or direct selling (“DS”) companies, a positive written opinion by Canada’s Competition Bureau is an important first step in the operational success of their business. However, early decisions in the pricing of “starter kits” or “training kits” can jeopardize that opinion and derail their business before it ever gets to...
Continue reading the post titled What the Cost of Your Training Kit Says About Your Multi-Level Marketing CompanyPrivacy pulse: A series on data governance
As a business owner or professional, you may be experiencing challenges navigating privacy laws throughout various jurisdictions, protecting personal and confidential information, and understanding the risks associated with non-compliance. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional in Canada and the United States, I frequently receive requests on how businesses can simply keep up with this rapidly...
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