Service Area: Business Law

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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[...]

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Business Law

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André Martin

Posted August 27, 2019

The Importance of Partnership Agreements

Are you forming a business partnership? It is important to formally set out the details of the terms of the business relationship in writing to[...]

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Business Law

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted August 19, 2019

Two or More Guarantors on a Debt – What Can Go Wrong?

As you will know from a previous blog written by my associate Jason Peyman, a guarantee is a document often requested by a bank, landlord,[...]

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Posted August 7, 2019

Importance of the Due Diligence Process in Corporate Transactions

What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is a term used to refer to a process of conducting investigations, searches and inquiries in connection with commercial[...]

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Business Law

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Marina Abrosimov

Posted July 18, 2019

Why Your Asset Purchase Agreement Should Be Well-Drafted

I am often reminded of the importance of having a well-drafted asset purchase agreement. A few years ago, the decision of the Ontario Superior Court[...]

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Business Law

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Posted July 2, 2019

Securities Laws – They Do Apply to Your Business!

As a small business owner you may be under the impression that securities laws are not applicable to you. This impression likely stems from a[...]

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Business Law

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Jason Peyman

Posted June 24, 2019

Wait, My Landlord Can Tell Me To Move?

Negotiating a commercial lease is a very involved process. There are numerous items of concern, and most people fixate on the term of the lease,[...]

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Business Law

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André Martin

Posted June 13, 2019

Big Changes to Corporate Privacy

As of June 13, 2019, all corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act, except some distributing corporations, are required to create and maintain a[...]

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Business Law

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted May 16, 2019

3 Types of Funding for Your Business

Most of us who operate a business need financing from time to time. That financing can be for several reasons. For many of us, upfront[...]