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Law Firm Ownership and Lawyer Independence
<p class="p1">The spectre of “non-lawyers” owning equity in law firms has led some practitioners to express grave concerns about the survival of our ethical standards, and about the wisdom of allowing “non-lawyers” to deliver legal services at all. Before we can dive too deeply into these questions, we need to step back and look at the bigger picture.
Apr 29, 2015
Embracing the Product Imperative: Why and How Law Firms Should Consider the “Product” Approach
<p class="p1">How often do we hear commands like “innovate or die” outside of the legal industry?  <p class="p2">Product companies and even other professional services firms are asked – perhaps even required – to “innovate,” largely in deference to the healthy paranoia they recognize drives all great businesses to higher levels of success. The legal industry, however, is in the very early stages of experimenting with innovation. Professional services firms in general hate to invest ahead of revenue as compared with their product company brethren. And to the extent that real innovation necessitates what are viewed to be distracting allocations of capital, law firms have been loath to do much of it.
Apr 29, 2015
What is the Real ROI of Law Firm Advertising?
<p class="p1">There continues to be a lot of discussion about changes facing the legal industry, many of which are long overdue, but perhaps not welcome. Not only are clients putting pressure on lawyers to find suitable alternatives to the billable hour, but they are also seeking changes in how services are managed, delivered and benchmarked, including pushing for implementation of performance metrics.
Apr 29, 2015
Tech Central: Legal Tech Round-Up
We once again take a look at some recent legal tech issues.
Apr 29, 2015
Tax advisory
2015 Ontario Budget - April 23, 2015
On April 23, 2015 Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled his third Budget. The deficit for the 2015-16 fiscal year is projected to be $8.5 billion, which is less than had been forecasted in the 2014 Budget. The deficit is projected to drop to $4.8 billion for 2016-17 and to be eliminated by 2017-18. Unlike the 2014 Budget, the 2015 Budget does not comment on achieving a surplus.
Apr 23, 2015
2015 Federal Budget
Our financial experts have combed through the new federal budget, so you don’t have to. From in-depth analysis to fact-filled infographics, this is your definitive guide to the policies that will impact you.
Apr 20, 2015
Taking Back Your Old Age Security
Many Canadian taxpayers spend most of their lives working hard to accumulate sufficient savings to permit them to live a comfortable lifestyle during their retirement years. At age 65, when they can start benefitting from Canada’s social programs, they often find themselves with an effective marginal tax rate of 50% on their taxable income. When combined with the Old Age Security (OAS) recovery tax, rates can reach 55%.
Sylvain Campeau Apr 15, 2015
Tax advisory
Technical Bulletin - April 2015 Part 1
Part One: <span class="post-content">This technical bulletin covers the various developments from January to March 2015. Collins Barrow regularly publishes Technical Bulletin for the general interest of its clients and friends to highlight the continually changing accounting and assurance standards, and the interpretations thereof, in Canada.</span>
Apr 10, 2015
Tax advisory
Technical Bulletin - April 2015 Part 2
<span class="post-content">PART TWO: <span class="post-content">This technical bulletin covers the various developments from January to March 2015. Collins Barrow regularly publishes Technical Bulletin for the general interest of its clients and friends to highlight the continually changing accounting and assurance standards, and the interpretations thereof, in Canada.</span></span>
Apr 10, 2015
Tax advisory
Keeping advantages afloat: A tax break guide for small business owners
Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) earning business income can enjoy significant tax advantages. The federal and provincial governments have incentives for small business owners to reinvest profits for expansion, job creation and investment. Read on to discover the tax advantages benefitting small businesses to minimize your tax burden. 
Mar 31, 2015
Time's up! A guide to changes in the testamentary trust legislation
Planning your estate? The federal government has passed new legislation that could have a dramatic impact on how your estate is taxed. Effective January 2016, amendments to the testamentary trust legislation will tax beneficiaries at the top marginal rate, eliminating the ability to use the graduated rates to help reduce the overall tax burden. Read on to discover if or how these changes will affect you.
Sarah Netley Mar 30, 2015
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