1. Brent has received a new file regarding the sale of a business. A few days later, Brent receives a referral from a close friend, and the new client turns out to be the business purchaser. Brent is excited about bringing new clients to the firm and wants to represent both parties. Can Brent represent both the vendor and purchaser of the business?

2. Namira is a 10-year call that is leaving her sole practice to join a large, multi-lawyer firm on Bay Street. What steps should the new firm take in response to Namira joining?

3. Which of the following would result in a higher duty being imposed on a Power of Attorney (POA) than the duty generally owed by all POA’s?

4. Michael is a real estate lawyer in Ontario. He is in the process of closing a deal for one of his clients. While reviewing the new file documents, Michael realizes that his client is wishing to purchase the home as a rental property and that the new home is abutting the client’s current property. What implications may this have on the potential purchase for Michael’s client?

5. Deborah has recently decided to sell her private business and attends your office for advice. She is excited about the potential sale but is hoping to be as tax efficient as possible. As she is the Vendor in the transaction, which method of sale would likely be the most preferable for Deborah?