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The Differences Between Leases and Licenses in Commercial Law Cases

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  Leases and licenses are similar in nature – each gives permission for someone, or a company, to use a property for their own needs. However, there are main differences that need to be looked upon to ensure that there are no surprises as to how they can utilize the space. Similar arrangements can be done, and the terms and conditions of the contract are pivotal to understanding what regime the property was rented – especially if it becomes a litigation case and a judge needs to make a decision based on evidence. On the next following topics, we hope to clarify the main differences between leases and licenses, and what it means to someone using that property. The Main Differences Between Lease and License The issue was first addressed in 1992 when the government of Canada had to clarify the difference between a lease and a license for Commercial Lawyer Calgary use. In Quebec, leases and licenses have to follow a different law code – the civil law principles. In every other provin...

The Differences Between Corporate and Commercial Law in Calgary

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  While similar in nature, corporate law and commercial law are different subjects that often walk hand-in-hand. Lawyers in Calgary that specialize in those areas can and more often than not will take cases from them mutually. While normally overlapping and working constantly with businesses, managers, or owners providing legal counsel on the company's activities, it is important to differentiate them and understand how each of those areas, individually, operates. On the next short topics, we will look into a short summary of what each of those areas focuses on and their differences. What is Corporate Law? Companies are seen by the eyes of the law as an entity by itself - which includes their own set of rights and obligations. What that means is that corporate law has to look at companies as an entity rather than protecting the rights of their employees. The well-being of the company should be the first concern, and it involves a lot of business strategy, management, and administr...

The Differences Between Criminal and Civil Litigation

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  Litigation is the formal process of taking legal action against someone. That means the whole process is based on a “fight” of one side against the other. There are several stages involved in litigation - from pleadings and discovery to the trial with a judge and a decision, and sometimes an appeal. When appealing, the case goes to a higher Court. It can go to a provincial-level Court of appeals or a federal one such as the Federal Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court is always the final decision-maker and can hear appeals from all areas of law. However, there are differences between criminal and civil litigation, and on the following topics, we will look over them to better clarify what they mean. What is Civil Litigation?  Civil Litigation Lawyer Calgary cases can be about any conflict that arises between two parties. It can include contract violations, damages to property, personal injury, employment issues, and more. An experienced Lawyers in Calgary r will support you...