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The Advisor is the official publication of the Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs, NLOWE. Published quarterly in September, December, March & June, The Advisor brings you valuable business articles and timely news. It is a printed publication, with articles also published digitally upon the quarterly release of the print magazine.

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5 days ago
4 min

Employees, Independent Contractors, and Dependent Contractors, Oh My!

By Kaylyn Anthony What employers should know & the risks of misclassification Employment status is a spectrum, with employees at one end...

5 days ago
3 min

Immigration Law Compliance

These five best practices will help mitigate non-compliance risks.

Siobhan Donovan

Oct 1, 2022
3 min

A Little Healthy (Non)Competition

Learn how a non-competition clause/agreement can help business owners or employers protect their interests.

Sep 27, 2022
3 min

The Impact of Three Key Changes to the NL Corporations Act

Changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Corporations Act proposed in Bill 24 An Act to Amend the Corporations Act took effect on April...

Jul 29, 2022
2 min

Who Is Behind the Corporate Curtain?

By Anna Cook, Partner, Cox & Palmer (St. John's) Recent changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Corporations Act result in the public...

Jul 29, 2022
3 min

5 Term Sheet FAQs For Start-Ups

Before you sign, here are the answers to five frequently asked questions about term sheets. 1. What’s a “term sheet”? It’s a non-binding...

Mar 26, 2022
3 min

A PRIMER ON THE MAIN TYPES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual property encompasses a broad spectrum of intangible assets, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. When...

Mar 26, 2022
3 min

ESTATE PLANNING: Two trust solutions

Trusts offer one of the most useful legal solutions to special estate planning situations. A “trust” is a legal tool that separates legal...

Andrea Williams

Dec 10, 2021
3 min

Three Legal Tools to Help Foster a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Organizations are increasingly striving to create workplaces that are both diverse and inclusive. Here are three legal tools to help get...

Dec 9, 2021
3 min

Employee Versus Independent Contractor: The difference and the risks of misclassification

By Neala Kielley, Associate Lawyer, Cox & Palmer, and Anna Cook, Partner, Cox & Palmer The law treats independent contractors and...

Andrea Williams

Oct 12, 2021
3 min

Employer FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Andrea Williams Here are the answers to four employer questions about employee COVID-19 vaccination. 01 | Can the employer require an...

Andrea Williams

Jul 23, 2021
3 min

3 Steps to an Effective Workplace Social Media Policy

By Andrea Williams Like it or not, Canadians live on social media. But social media use by employees creates workplace risks for...

Apr 1, 2021
3 min

Selling a Start-Up? If structured properly, there could be substantial tax savings for you

By Anna M. Cook, Partner, Cox & Palmer Anyone who has been through the sale of a business will know how reassuring it is to have solid...

Dec 22, 2020
3 min

Five Employer "Family Status" Discrimination & Accommodation FAQs

By Amanda Nash More employees are struggling to meet the competing demands of their employers and of their families—a challenge COVID-19...

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

The Top 5 FAQs about Cannabis at Work

By McInnes Cooper The legalization of recreational cannabis poses a significant management challenge to employers. Here are the answers...

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

"You Can't Touch This" - MC Hammer:

Intellectual property is a valuable business asset, provided you protect it By Anna Cook, Cox & Palmer Many small businesses in Canada...

Apr 19, 2020
3 min

The Law around Commercial Electronic Messages:

Are you serving your clients spam and cookies or prime rib and crème brûlée? By Anna Cook, Cox & Palmer According to the federal...

Apr 19, 2020
3 min

All in the Family: The family shareholders' agreement

By McInnes Cooper The family is the fundamental societal unit, and the family business a fundamental economic vehicle. Family businesses...

Sep 9, 2019
3 min

Buttons or Beach Rocks? How to attract the team you need when you can’t (yet) afford to pay them

By Anna Cook, Cox & Palmer Most business owners have felt the pinch of not taking a salary. Owners are often the last to be paid, making...

Sep 9, 2019
3 min

Growing Your Business: 3 Structuring solutions

By McInnes Cooper One important decision business owners face when they consider their options for growth is what legal structure to use....

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