Service Area: Business Law

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Business Law

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Posted March 27, 2019

So you’ve decided to buy a business after months (or perhaps years) of deliberation and due diligence. The investment looks sound to you, and now[...]

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Business Law

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Jason Peyman

Posted March 22, 2019

Personal Guarantees in a Corporation

When speaking to a client about starting their business, I often discuss the different structures available (e.g. sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation, etc…), as well as the[...]

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Business Law

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted February 6, 2019

What’s in a Name?

Deciding on a name for your business can be a fun, creative experience, but the process can be challenging at the same time. Why is[...]

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Business Law, Employment, Human Rights and Labour

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Posted February 4, 2019

Executive Comp: Resolving Employment Issues for Executives

Executive Compensation or “Executive Comp” is a specialized area of employment and business law dealing with the pay, bonuses, and perquisites “perks” provided to executives[...]

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Business Law

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Posted January 9, 2019

Do You Need a Shareholder Agreement?

Starting or owning a business with a partner can be very exciting. These ventures force partners to focus on the financial projections, financial results, and[...]

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Business Law, Real Estate

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André Martin

Posted December 17, 2018

Real Estate in Ontario — Will it Incorporate or Not?

Real estate remains one of the only regulated professions in Ontario that cannot incorporate under the law. Bill 38, “An Act to amend the Business[...]

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Business Law

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Posted December 5, 2018

Other Sources of Liabilities for Directors

In a recent blog, I presented the duty of care and the fiduciary duty of directors as a potential source of liabilities for them. This[...]

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Business Law

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Posted November 27, 2018

Duties and Responsibilities of Directors Acting in a Duly Incorporated Corporation

Why do people incorporate companies? One of the main reasons is that generally, if a company does business, no employee or officer of the corporation[...]

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Business Law

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Posted November 15, 2018

The Disclosure Document – What to Expect

The decision to open a business and become an entrepreneur is not one most people take lightly. There are countless hours that go into planning[...]