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Learn@Lunch: Understanding Consumer Law As An Entrepreneur

August 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

consumer protection

🛡️ Protect Your Business:

Navigate Consumer Law for Entrepreneurs

Protect your business: navigate consumer law for entrepreneurs in this free, live online workshop created for startups, small business owners, and independent professionals in Quebec. Led by a legal expert from the Legal Information Clinic at McGill, this session will help you understand your rights and obligations as an entrepreneur under Canadian and Quebec consumer protection law.

🗣️ Please note: this session will be presented in English.

⚖️ Why Consumer Law Matters for Your Business

Whether you sell products or offer services, knowing how to navigate consumer law is essential for running a legally sound business. Consumer protection regulations impact everything from advertising and contracts to warranties and deposits.

This one-hour session will give you the legal insights and tools you need to avoid costly mistakes, resolve disputes, and build trust with your clients.

📚 What You’ll Learn

  • ✅ Legal warranties: how they apply to your products and services
  • ✅ Contract basics: protect yourself and your customers
  • ✅ Labelling and advertising rules: how to stay compliant
  • ✅ Managing deposits legally and clearly
  • ✅ Resolving consumer disputes efficiently and professionally

👥 Who Should Attend

Perfect for freelancers, consultants, creatives, product developers, and small business owners. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow, you’ll gain practical knowledge to protect your business and navigate consumer law with confidence.

🗓️ Event Details

  • 📅 Date: Friday, August 22
  • 🕛 Time: 12 PM – 1 PM (EDT)
  • 💻 Location: Online (live-stream format)
  • 🎟️ Cost: Free
  • 👤 Speaker: Representative from the Legal Information Clinic at McGill

🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your business: navigate consumer law for entrepreneurs with real legal strategies tailored to Quebec entrepreneurs.

Pre-registration is required. Available as an online, live-streaming webinar.
Once you have registered for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
*This free workshop is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.

 

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