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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...

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

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

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...

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