Kingsgate Legal is proud to announce Corinne Petersen has rejoined the Law Society Board of Directors. The Board provides strategic direction to the Law Society of Alberta focusing on governance and adjudication. We are excited to have one of our very own helping to ensure our legal profession is regulated in the public interest in…

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Today’s business landscape looks a lot different than it did a decade ago. Employees are encouraged to work remotely, major deals can be done without meeting face-to-face, and work-related technology can fit in your pocket. While technological leaps can mean increased productivity and profit, it may also open the door to more sinister situations. For…

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Employees deserve a safe place to work. Employers are obligated under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to make that happen. The law outlines the minimum requirements for addressing workplace harassment and violence. In particular, as of 2018, employers were required to provide a “psychologically safe” environment to workers. Alberta employers need to make clear, in written…

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Just say the words ‘Silicon Valley’ and images of tech campuses, startups, and Teslas come to mind. With publications touting Canada as the next technological hub, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. So, are we headed in the same direction as our Californian friends? According to one industry insider, it may not…

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Part of the success Alberta companies and organizations enjoy comes from relationships with other parties. For this reason, when disputes arise, litigation may not be the best first option since it could irreparably damage the working relationship built between them. Mediation could be a better alternative that could resolve the issue and preserve the relationship. Other…

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Alberta businesses who have employees must prepare to deal with personalities that do not get along. Claims of discrimination, bullying and harassment could crop up at any time and business owners need to make sure that they have appropriate policies and procedures to deal with them. It is not enough to have protocols for discrimination…

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When starting a new business, Alberta entrepreneurs often set goals for their companies. The corporate governance decisions made during the formation process and the first weeks or months of operation set the tone for the future, especially when it comes to dealing with employees. Creating the right organization culture could help the business succeed. Creating a…

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Alberta’s engineers and geoscientists are regulated by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. All members and permit holders become subject to the Engineering and Geoscience Professsions Act, its Regulations, Code of Ethics, General Regulations and applicable Practice Standards and Guidelines. APEGA is self-regulated. This means that when complaints against members arise, the…

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Protecting intellectual property should remain a priority for Alberta businesses as long as the company and/or the IP exists. This means keeping up on protection methods for these items such as patents, copyrights and more. However, when it comes to trade secrets, the protection process can be more complex. The primary reason for that complexity…

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Running a business here in Alberta comes with certain paperwork requirements. Corporations must keep meticulous records as part of their corporate governance, and most of those records remain internal. However, corporations are also required to file an annual return with a Corporate Registry service provider here in the province. Failing to file the annual return with the province…

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