There are many reasons for issuing non-voting shares: incentivizing employees with equity, issuing shares to family members, or capital...
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Covid-19 and Breach of Contract a/k/a Force Majeure to the Rescue!
The Covid-19 pandemic and government mandated shutdowns are slowing down and even putting many businesses, perhaps yours included, on...
Starting up the Start Up: 5 Legal Considerations before going viral
Turning that once-in-a-lifetime idea into a successful business that lands you on the cover of Time Magazine is no easy task. From missed...
Aggressive Business Valuation – Is It Worth It?
For some companies the most important term in a term sheet is valuation. And that makes sense. When raising capital the higher the...
2019 Brings Sweeping Changes to Canadian Privacy Policies
Did you feel the earth move January 1, 2019? If you are an aficionado of privacy rights in Canada, you just may have. Starting January 1,...
Record Keeping Requirements for Ontario Corporations Now in Effect!
NOW IN EFFECT – All Ontario corporations must maintain a property register. This requirement applies to “ownership interests in land” held...
Ontario’s Capital Markets Are Failing Non-public Companies
In November the Ontario Securities Commission released its report on Ontario’s “exempt market” (Ontario Exempt Market Report 2018). If you...
Tips for Protecting Your Brand
By Glenn Rumbell Most businesses put substantial thought into their company name or brand. Some, such as ‘Starbucks’ are highly unique...
Difference in NDA Contracting Practices Between Canada and Europe
I recently encountered a difference in legal cultures between Canada and Europe that has massive implications for businesses who use...
What You Need to Know About the Cannabis Legislation
Following extensive public consultations with Canadians, provincial and territorial governments and Indigenous communities, Bill C-45 — or...