Corporate & Commercial Law

Beware Of Debtor-in-Possession Financing: The Risks to Existing Lenders & Vendor-Take-Back Mortgages

Mortgage Risks & Vendor Take Backs Priority is a major consideration for any lender when evaluating risks associated with financing. This becomes all the more…

Moving Your Business From Operating As A Sole Proprietorship To A Corporation

Sole Proprietorship to Corporation There are three main vehicles through which to operate a business: a sole proprietorship, a partnership and a corporation. Establishing a…

Understanding The Simplified Procedure

Simplified Procedure Process In Ontario, if you have a dispute with an individual or corporation where the claim is for money or property valued between…

The Canadian Trademarks Act – Long-Awaited Changes Become Reality

CIPO & Updates to Trademark Laws Fans are woefully aware that the Blue Jays have flown the coop for this year’s post-season, but trademark fever…

Why Does Your Corporation Need A Shareholders’ Agreement?

Corporations & Shareholder Agreements A shareholders’ agreement contains several provisions about the operation of the corporation and the relationship between the shareholders. These can typically…

New Canadian Privacy Breach Notification Rules Take Effect November 1, 2018

PIPEDA Breach Rules With rising cases of high profile cybersecurity breaches, such as Facebook-Cambridge Analytica, the Canadian Government recently outlined the long-awaited implementation of key…

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: Updates To The Occupational Health And Safety Act

OCHA & Sexual Harassment Policy The workplace harassment sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act[1] have changed with the addition of sexual harassment. These…

Some Disclosure About Non-Disclosure

NDA Goals & Obligations Let’s say that you have a great idea that you want to take to the market and you want to work…

The Laws Have Changed: When The Amended Construction Act Applies to You

Construction Act & 2019 Changes Construction legislation is undergoing its first overhaul since 1983. In some respects, the changes are formalizing the way that construction…