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Posted March 5, 2020

Understanding the Roles of a Director of a Not-For-Profit Corporation

Do you sit as a director of a not-for-profit corporation? If you do or if this is something you are considering, you should be aware[...]

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Posted February 11, 2020

Vendor Financing in the Purchase of a Business

In carrying out a purchase and sale of a business, it is not uncommon for a potential purchaser to have difficulties in obtaining financing through[...]

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Jason Peyman

Posted January 30, 2020

Confirming Your Intended “Use” is Allowed for Your Lease

Finding the right location for your business can be difficult. Once you find the right space, the focus often shifts to negotiating certain terms with[...]

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Posted January 22, 2020

Incorporation for Real Estate Agents (updated July 8, 2020)

In an effort to “create a stronger business environment”, the Ontario government passed Bill 145, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, in March 2020,[...]

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Business Law

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted November 13, 2019

What Happens to Your Business if You are ‘Removed’?

When we, as entrepreneurs, start a business, our lives are filled with optimism, and it is often that optimism that drives the success of our[...]

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Can You Be in a Franchise Relationship Without Knowing It?

The Arthur Wishart Act imposes extensive disclosure obligations on franchisors in order to allow prospective franchisees to make an informed decision as to whether to[...]

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Marina Abrosimov

Posted October 8, 2019

Why Your Asset Purchase Agreement Should Be Well-Drafted – Part II

This is the second blog addressing the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Jonathan’s – Aluminum & Steel Supply Inc. v. Retail[...]

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Posted October 1, 2019

Duty of Fair Dealing

Franchise agreements can be tough to negotiate! Of course it always depends on the opportunity, but bargaining power in negotiating franchise agreements is typically heavily[...]

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Jason Peyman

Posted September 24, 2019

Personal Restrictions When Becoming A Franchisee

Most people looking for a franchise understand that there will be restrictions imposed by a franchisor on how the business is operated. This can range[...]