The Spotlight Series

Companies approaching this threshold should be on the lookout for new obligations under both securities and corporate law For many companies, bringing on new…

Keeping your minute book up to date is a legal requirement and will set you up for success down the road As a business…

Follow these simple steps for AGMs: plan, plan, plan. Every corporate statute requires a corporation, whether private or public, to hold an annual meeting…

Key documents to help get deal negotiations underway. Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are often presented at or near the beginning of negotiations. NDAs are…

A chance to join a board can be an honour.  Here’s what to consider. “With great power comes great responsibility” might be the perfect…

Here’s what to consider if a dissolution may be on your horizon, and what to do to get a dissolved company back Sometimes corporations…

Whether you are launching your own business or incorporating a subsidiary for a multi-national company, here is a handy checklist of things to consider….

A look at the current definition of “carrying on business” in each province and territory of Canada Below are the thresholds for what constitutes…

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada The residency requirements for Canadian directors are slowly disappearing. We have…

A look at what’s currently required in each province and territory of Canada Corporate transparency, or the ability to identify the individuals who own…