Wednesday, 7 February 2018

Four Tips For Negotiating With An Insurance Company


Negotiating with someone can be a challenging task, especially if you are not familiar with the art of negotiation. The famous quote, “Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument” by Harvey Specter from Suits gives us insight into the mind of a skilled negotiator.

Today, we will be drawing light on how to negotiate with an insurance company. You usually claim your insurance payment from an insurance provider when you meet with a car accident or have been on the receiving end of a medical malpractice or have a similar personal injury claim. Irrespective of whether you go through the process with the help of an attorney in Edmonton or through a mediator, these tips will ensure that you are successful while negotiating with your insurance company.

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Thursday, 25 January 2018

Personal Injury Claims: When You Need A Lawyer


Some injuries that you sustain over the years are because of your own negligence, but there are other personal injuries that you suffer because of the carelessness, negligence or even incompetence of other companies and entities.

In such cases, you are certainly entitled to receive compensation in some form or another because of the physical and financial inconvenience caused to you by these entities. Generally, individuals and organisations are quick to acknowledge a lapse on their part. But, in other cases, you would need the legal expertise provided by a personal injury lawyer in Edmonton, AB. Here we will explain when you would need a personal injury lawyer for your cause.

For more information about Personal Injury Lawyer Edmonton, contact Prowse Chowne LLP.

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Incorporating A Not-for-Profit Organization


Incorporating a not-for-profit organization can be a lot more complex task than it seems. In Canada, the main governing law for incorporating not-for-profit entities is the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act. Soliciting your company as a not-for-profit corporation is a tedious process. It involves you and your business lawyer in Edmonton to work collectively through every step of the way. Other governing laws at the provincial level are The Societies Act, The Alberta Companies Act, The Canada Corporations Act, and the Private Act of the Legislature. The focus of this article is to understand the steps involved in incorporating your not-for-profit organization. Let’s discuss these steps in detail.

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Tuesday, 9 January 2018

How Can A Lawyer Help In The Case Of Expropriation


The government sometimes exercises its right to acquire a landowner’s land for public purpose. This right of the government is called expropriation. Expropriation is based on the general principle of ‘Salus Populi Suprema Lex’; which means that welfare of the public is the supreme law. Expropriation can only be done if it is in the public interest. Typically, the government exercises this power to build public utilities like roads, railway lines, schools, etc.

While it is done to benefit the public, expropriation can be damaging for the landowner. If you’ve received a Notice of Expropriation, you must consider taking help of an Edmonton expropriation lawyer, instead of dealing with it on your own. This is because dealing with it on your own may not allow you to reap maximum benefits out of expropriation. Here is how an expropriation lawyer in Edmonton can be helpful.

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Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Estate Planning – Should You Do It Yourself Or Hire A Lawyer


Estate planning or stating when and to whom you wish to allocate your assets in the event of your death is one of the crucial aspects of financial planning for your life. Will, trust, power of attorney. are all different facets of estate planning. Your assets, including your real estate properties, your investments, and your jewelry, are highly valuable and will be passed on to someone else after your demise. And, you do not want these assets to go into the wrong hands. Hence, it is recommended to work with an estate planning attorney in Edmonton. However, to save some dollars, many people fail to hire an attorney in Edmonton. Doing so can lead to costly mistakes. Today, we give you some reasons why you should hire an attorney for estate planning.

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Friday, 29 December 2017

How Can Employers Deal with Sexual Harassment Complaints At Workplace



According to the Alberta Human Rights Commision, sexual harassment is classified as any unwelcome behaviour that adversely affects or threatens to affect a person’s job security, working conditions, prospects for promotion or earnings or prevents a person from getting a job, living accommodations or any other kind of public service.

In wake of the increasing number of cases of sexual harassment being reported at work, it is a critical time for employers to figure out a definite plan of action to deal with these complaints at a workplace. Developing a cohesive anti-harassment policy is all the more important for organisations as the Supreme Court of Canada holds the employer responsible for all such complaints. As an employer, you need to be aware of the existing laws that deal with this offence. This process can be expedited be by consulting a good lawyer in Edmonton.

For more information about how can employers deal with sexual harassment complaints at workplace, contact Prowse Chowne LLP today.

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

A Complete Guide To Protecting Your Software In Canada


Developing a software application requires a great deal of expertise, time, and effort. This is because good software programmes are able to perform tasks that make your life easier. Therefore, it becomes essential to protect this software from infringement. In Canada, there are no definite laws for software protection. But, there are Intellectual Property (IP) laws that can be used to protect your computer program.

An intellectual property lawyer in Edmonton can help you obtain legal protection for your innovative software. But it is advisable that you have a basic understanding of the laws which can help you avoid incidents of infringement. So, let’s discuss the laws that can be used to protect your software in Canada.

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