Canadian Bankruptcy Law 101 - Tourism Industry Association of Yukon | Fridmar Professional Corporation

Dan Fridmar July 6, 2021

In the Spring of 2021, Dan Fridmar prepared an information video for the Tourism Industry Association of Yukon (TIAY) on the basics and fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law in Canada.

We’re excited to share this information with you now!

The foregoing is for informational purposes only and should in no way be relied upon as legal advice. If you have any further questions, or would like to schedule an appointment for legal advice tailored to your circumstances and business, please contact me at dan@fridmar.com.

CategoryBankruptcy, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tagsbankruptcy, business, canada, canadian, creditor, debt, debtor, insolvency, law, priorities, shareholders

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Posted in: Bankruptcy, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Fridmar Professional Corporation, Real Estate Litigation

Tags: communication, defamation, full and final release, libel, mutual release, non-disparagement, posting, publishing, release, settlement, talking smack

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Important Considerations for Homeowners Starting Residential Construction

The goal of every residential renovation is always to increase the value of property and improve people’s quality of life. During any renovation project, a homeowner must expend significant time and monetary resources, where homeowners must sacrifice personal comfort and enduring disruption to everyday life. As such, before embarking on any construction project, every homeowner should consider the major points raised in this article.

Posted in: Construction Law, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: budget, construction, consumer protection, cost overrun, delays, home, homeowner, homeowners, investment property, payment schedules, project, property, quality, renovation, residential, residential construction, timelines, work

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Mentorship – the Hidden Gem of the Legal Community

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Posted in: Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: advice, advise, articling students, community, guidance, guide, junior, junior lawyer, law, lawyers, legal, legal community, mentor, mentorship, senior, senior lawyer, students, wisdom

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Lawyers’ Liability for Construction Trusts – a Case Comment on Electro-Works v. Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

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Posted in: Bankruptcy, Construction Law, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: account, bankruptcy, construction, construction act, fees, funds, impart, insolvency, knowing, knowing receipt, knowledge, lawyer, lawyers, legal, liability, payment, priority, receipt, section 8, settlement, trust, trust funds

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Bankruptcy Lawyers vs. Insolvency Trustees, or “Who You Gonna Call?”

In bankruptcy proceedings, there are two players: Licensed Insolvency Trustees and Bankruptcy Lawyers. It is important to note who to call first.

Posted in: Bankruptcy, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: assignment, bankruptcy, call, collection, contact, creditors, debt, debtors, filing, help, insolvency, licensed trustee, trustee

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The Necessity of Connection in Trust(s) – a Case Comment on Tremblar v. 1839563 Ontario

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Posted in: Bankruptcy, Construction Law

Tags: assignment, connection, construction, contract, contractors, direct, owners, policy, privity, relationship, subcontractors, trust

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Exploring the Fundamentals of Construction through Minecraft

What makes a good construction lawyer? While every lawyer needs to know the law, in order to be a good construction lawyer – it is quintessential to understand the industry and the inner workings of construction projects. Video games, like Minecraft, have the potential to provide people with a rudimentary or conceptual understanding of construction.

Posted in: Construction Law, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: BIM, building, construction, excavation, finishes, foundation, framing, fun, Minecraft, Mojang, process, shoring, video games

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Collaborative Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry

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Posted in: Civil and Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Fridmar Professional Corporation

Tags: adr, adversary, alternative, arbitration, collaboration, collaborative, construction, dispute, friends, lien, mediation, resolution

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