by Benjamin Block | Jul 3, 2012 | The Law & You
With the explosion of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and so on, our online identities are becoming a significant part of our personal and professional lives. Although these sites can be great sources of entertainment, socialization and...
by Benjamin Block | Mar 23, 2012 | Blog, The Law & You
I recently completed a file for a client in need of a social media policy to guide his employees on acceptable use of sites such as Facebook and Twitter. As is often the case, the need was identified when a real-world issue arose. Specifically, after a company...
by Benjamin Block | Mar 3, 2012 | Business, The Law & You
I was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug from a young age. From running lemonade stands, to calling leasing agents and trying to open an arcade at the age of 12, I eventually worked my way up to owing a number of small businesses. Some were success stories…some not...
by Benjamin Block | Feb 22, 2012 | The Law & You
The 2011 Census data indicated that Alberta is the fastest growing province in Canada, with our population now reaching 3.6 million. With such growth fueled by newcomers, those from other parts of the country may wonder if their will, prepared in another province, is...
by Benjamin Block | Nov 12, 2011 | The Law & You
We’ve all seen this situation. That wacky uncle has a little too much spiced rum and egg nog and is wobbling like a poorly balanced Christmas tree. Luckily all our uncles are smart enough not to get behind the wheel if the party was a little too good…but what if...
by Benjamin Block | Nov 12, 2011 | The Law & You
With many organizations planning fundraiser events this coming holiday season, this is a very timely question. Often those events feature a silent auction where items are displayed or described in writing, and interested bidders fill in their name, contact...
