Blog Bite: How Will GDPR Affect Canadian Business?

January 26, 2018
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is soon to take effect, meaning Canadian businesses who handle the personal information of EU residents will need to review their privacy policies.

Blog Bite: Introduction To Canada's PIPEDA

January 26, 2018
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses how, on July 1, 1983, Canada’s Privacy Act was introduced to regulate how federal government institutions managed personal information.

Blog Bite: How Will The GDPR Affect M&A?

January 26, 2018
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the implentation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the coming months.

Tips On What To Look For When Reviewing An IP Transfer Agreement

August 31, 2017
Prior to sending your drafted agreement to a counterparty of executing the agreement, it is important to thoroughly review the agreement for both content and form. These are some of the key items that a drafter should keep in mind when reviewing an agreement.

Maintaining the Corporation 5/5 - Managing the Registers

March 23, 2017
Managing the Registers starts with Approving the Form of the Share Certificates. Conventionally, a sample of each share certificate to be used for each class of share is prepared, the word 'SAMPLE' is printed on its face and the certificate is inserted into the corporation's minute book. The directors must then approve the form of the share certificates in a resolution.

Maintaining the Corporation 4/5 - Management & Finances

March 23, 2017
Appointment of Officers: Directors appoint the officers, who are responsible for managing the day to day business of the corporation.  An officer can also be a director of the corporation and can be paid a salary for the work done as an officer.

Maintaining the Corporation 2/5 - Corporate By-laws

March 23, 2017
The by-laws of a corporation govern its day-to-day activities. The by-laws must be approved by a resolution of the board of directors. As soon as the resolution is adopted, the by-laws come into effect.

Maintaining the Corporation 1/5 - Corporation’s Minute Book:

March 23, 2017
Properly maintaining a corporation’s minute book is crucial for all businesses. The corporation’s minute book includes the fundamental documents required for a corporation to maintain its status with governmental agencies, raise capital, enable important actions (such as the corporation taking on debt), or selling the business.

Legal Tips & Tricks: Negotiating an Agreement should Start with a Blank Page

September 09, 2016
When entering into an important contract, take the time to discuss with your business partners, advisors and legal counsel, to make sure that you are clear about your opportunities and risks.  In this article, we describe four simple steps to follow to make sure that your interests are protected when negotiating an agreement.