A well-managed relationship with the government can be crucial to the success of a business.
Whether at the federal, provincial or municipal level, we help clients understand the governmental mechanisms that affect their business and help them build and maintain strong relations with relevant governmental and quasi-governmental departments and agencies.
Watson Goepel LLP was recently featured on the The Vancouver Life, where Associate Counsel Anita Boscariol discussed the legal impact of the Cowichan land claim decision in Richmond.
Serving on a board comes with significant responsibility. In Canada, directors can face personal liability for corporate decisions, statutory breaches, unpaid taxes, environmental issues, and more — even when acting in good faith. Understanding your fiduciary duties, duty of care, and the legal limits of the corporate shield is essential for effective governance and personal protection.
Third-party AI tools can dramatically improve efficiency—but they also introduce legal risks that many businesses overlook. From data ownership and confidentiality to IP rights and liability, traditional software contracts often fall short when applied to AI. This article outlines the critical contract provisions organizations should address to protect their business when engaging third-party AI vendors.
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