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28 May: Emotional Abuse and Legal Assistance in Alberta: Navigating the Terrain with a Family Lawyer
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A Comprehensive Look at Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Calgary: Spotlight on Osuji & Smith Lawyers Accident Injury Lawyers Calgary…
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Understanding and Addressing Hostile Work Environment Retaliation in Alberta In an ideal world, workplaces are environments of collaboration and shared…
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Costs of DIVORCE IN ALBERTA: What to Expect Family Lawyers Calgary – FAMILY LAW Questions And Answers Divorce can be…
The Emotional Terrain of DIVORCE IN ALBERTA: A Look at Different Resolution Methods The breakdown of a marriage is a…
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Osuji & Smith along with 3 of our lawyers won HR Reporter’s BEST EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS So proud to share that…
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS: BEYOND WRITTEN TERMS There is a proverb that goes, “A snake that you can see, does not bite.”…
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Watch Out for the Termination Clause in Alberta! Termination Clause in an Employment Contract Congratulations! You have secured your dream…
AI Disrupts the Legal Market: Will ChatGPT Make LAWYERS Obsolete? Believe it, with a series of prompts, for example, Chat…
Time Theft – Things to Know EMPLOYERS CAN SUE EMPLOYEES FOR TIME THEFT, BRITISH COLUMBIA COURT CONFIRMS Despite numerous benefits…
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Trick or Treat! On October 31, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal performed a Trick to give Alberta parents a…
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“I QUIT! Not!”- You said it but did you mean it? ELEMENTS OF A VALID RESIGNATION IN ALBERTA Okay, let’s…
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Parenting, Guardianship, Custody & Access: What does it mean in Alberta Family Law? What’s the difference between a parent and…
LOST AND DELAYED LUGGAGE: YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AIR PASSENGER If you arrive at your destination only to discover that…
Can I refuse a request by my Employer to disclose my personal medical information? Consider the following scenario: You’re seeking…
DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE: What is it? What should I do about it? In Alberta, you’re protected against discrimination in…
A five-step guide to summer access scheduling – CUSTODY AND PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS VARY FROM FAMILY TO FAMILY Two household summers…
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What are the benefits of a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement? Did you know there are different types of shareholder agreements? In…
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Workplace Bring-Your-Own-Device Policies Provide Employees With Privacy Protection Under the Charter Bring your own device (BYOD), also called bring your…
Who is obligated to pay CHILD SUPPORT? Are you in a relationship with someone who has a child, and concerned…
TOUCH ME NOT – Tort of Conversion and other tort liabilities for interfering with the property of another Have you…
Consent to Medical Treatment, Counselling, and Care Prior to conducting physical exams, tests, surgeries, etc., healthcare providers and professionals need…
08 Apr: Groundbreaking severance ruling in landmark Alberta case by Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers
Groundbreaking severance ruling in landmark Alberta case by Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers For the first time in Alberta, a…
Negligent Misrepresentation During the Hiring Process Recruiting is often an opportunity to showcase the hopes and dreams of employers and…
Is this non-competition clause reasonable? It’s common for an employer to ask you to sign a non-competition clause as part…
Osuji & Smith calgary employment lawyers obtained a judgment for 2 years severance termination pay rarely granted in-alberta for a…
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I was fired. Should I sign the release? It’s common for an employer to ask you to sign a release…
FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION NOTICE Every employment agreement can be terminated, even those that do not contain a…
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And we are back! Here are some of our very high-level goals! We are so excited for what this year…
One big highlight of 2021?! Celebrating the 80th birthday of our founding partner, the one and only, Jim Smith! 🥳…
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