COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

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…

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…

Terminating Benefits at 65 Now Illegal

Group Benefits at 65 & The Charter In a significant decision that will impact employers across Ontario who have a group benefits plan for their…

Allstar Decision Restores Clarity For Franchisors in Ontario

Disclosing Franchisors with Clarity In late 2016, the “AllStar Decision” created great uncertainty for franchisors and franchise practitioners alike. This uncertainty surrounded the process for…

Demystifying URBAN(CORP.) Legends About Investing in Real Estate

Insolvency & Investing Real Estate Anyone trying to buy real estate in Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, or anywhere in Canada, knows that prices are…

Proof Of Claim

Insolvency & Proof of Claims Canadian insolvency law provides powerful tools for companies in financial distress to restructure and solvent companies to purchase assets at…

When Lien Rights Are Lost: Other Relief Under The Construction Lien Act

CSA & Lien Rights Lost If you work in the construction industry, chances are you have at least some familiarity with the Construction Lien Act. If…

The Sticky Web of Landlord Waivers

Landlord Rights & Waivers Commercial businesses may encumber a variety of assets to secure financing. Such collateral may include inventory, furniture or fixtures, interest in…