For some companies the most important term in a term sheet is valuation. And that makes sense. When raising capital the higher the...
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Director Liability Under Canada’s Anti-spam Laws
I don’t know if you follow enforcement of the Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (commonly known as CASL) but if you don’t and you are an...
Director Liability
So, you’re going to be a director of a corporation? Make sure you understand the liability that you may expose yourself to, personally....
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,...
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...
What Is a Personal Guarantee?
Applying for a business loan is a fairly standard routine for most corporate business owners both large and small. Whether the funds are...
Forced Transfer Provisions Safeguard a Company Against the Unexpected
Imagine for a moment that you are in business with three other individual shareholders. The four of you may be friends and started the...