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Our lawyers lend their expertise and knowledge in the blog posts below. They will keep you up to date and informed on the latest news and information centered around legal matters close to home and across the country.
Legal Podcast Episodes
Law Talk S02E04: Business Law - New Canadian Mortgage Charter
January 29, 2024 This episode of FH&P Lawyers' Law Talk, with Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill, delves into the Canadian Mortgage Charter, a 2023 initiative urging banks to support vulnerable borrowers. It proposes solutions…
Law Talk Season 2 Episode 03: Business Law - Naming Your Business
January 12, 2024 In FH&P's "Law Talk," hosts Clay Williams and Tanvir Gill discuss business law essentials, focusing on trademark registration and business naming in BC. The episode also highlights FH&P's significant move…
Law Talk Season 2 Episode 02
December 28, 2023 FH&P Lawyers "Law Talk" offers a deep dive into real estate contracts. This episode covers contract formation, essential elements, and transaction-specific conditions, targeting real estate and legal professionals…
Legal Articles
FH&P Welcomes Another New Associate, Georgia Fischer
June 14, 2023 FH&P Lawyers have added another local product to their legal team, welcoming Georgia Fischer as the firm’s newest litigator.
Big Changes Announced to Express Entry Selection Process
June 03, 2023 Immigration Canada has announced big changes to the Express Entry system, with the creation of category-based selection draws intended to fill Canadian labour market needs across six specific categories.
FH&P Welcomes Articling Students From TRU
June 02, 2023 FH&P Lawyers are excited to welcome two articling students to the firm this summer, Rene Watson and Jaewon Shin from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops.
Pioneering Digital Business Law In The Okanagan
June 01, 2023 Kelowna and the Okanagan have started to be known for successful startups and influential online personalities. These unique areas of business have certain guidelines and rules that need to be considered…
When Should I Incorporate My Startup?
May 16, 2023 Startups looking to build a strong foundation for their business should strongly consider incorporating a company early on, which offers a number of important benefits.
Influencers and Social Media Marketing: What You Need to Know
May 01, 2023 Social media influencers have become incredibly popular as a new means of marketing to the masses. But companies and influencers need to play by a new set of rules and regulations with regards to disclosure. Ava…
Latest Canadian Immigration News
April 17, 2023 Carly Perryman, paralegal for the Immigration Team at FH&P, recaps the latest Canadian Immigration news, ranging from Express Entry Draw updates to Post-Graduation Work Permit extensions as well as a potential…
Employment Law Basics for Startups
April 14, 2023 Going from startup founder to employer can be a big step. And hiring employees is not a process to be taken lightly. FH&P Associate Ava Aslani provides an overview of Employment Law basics for startups,…
What is a Minute Book and Why Do You Need One
April 03, 2023 Maintaining a minute book is essential and an integral part of managing your company. Without that corporate records book, several issues can arise - ranging from government audits to shareholder disagreements…
