March 09, 2018Every start-up founder should have a basic grasp of some of the ways they can secure financing for their company, so to that end let's take a crash course on some familiar and some not-so-familiar ways to raise money.
November 10, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com outlines “pros” and “cons” to determine what type of strategic option is best to combine the activities of tax-exempt organizations.
November 10, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com notes that the duty of good faith previously existed in the context of commercial real estate transactions.
November 10, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com is relevant for TSX-V public companies because it sets out the relevant factors that a board of directors should consider when making the decision to announce its intention.
November 10, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com examines the surprising decision in IHAG-Holding, A.G. v. Intrawest Corporation, where the terms of a letter of intent were enforced instead of the terms contained in the definitive agreement.
November 09, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com is pertinent because it explains what is meant by a “material change” when it comes to reporting obligations for Canadian businesses.
November 09, 2017This article considers a parties obligation to reach a definitive agreement despite a letter of intent (LOI) that states that the intent was non-binding.
November 09, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com explores the nature of transaction letters of intent or (LOI's). An LOI is typically used as the first step of a deal and should briefly outline the key elements of the proposed transaction.
November 09, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides an overview of how a seller can minimize liability by qualifying what constitutes knowledge of a misrepresentation, etc.
November 09, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com delves into different ways parties can deal with misrepresentation or breach of warranty.
November 09, 2017This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com explores the Quebec case, Francoeur v. 4417186 Canada Inc., as a cautionary tale against entering into a share purchase agreement sans due diligence or full disclosure.
November 03, 2017A Letter of Intent (often referred to as an LOI) or an Investor Term Sheet is a document that is often used between a potential investor and a company to settle the material terms and conditions of an investment.
April 07, 2017A startup, like any new business, is inherently risky, and you’ll want the venture to be as financially and legally secure as possible. But more than that, it’s kind of your baby. It’s something that you have created, and obviously you don’t want someone taking that away from you.
March 30, 2017Often, companies will try to secure a Letter of Intent or Memorandum of Understanding ("LOI/MOI") from a potential contracting counterparty, for the purpose of outlining the high-level terms of a contractual relationship and to help demonstrate the viability of a project.
October 27, 2016When an individual makes statements that have the purpose of inducing an individual to enter into a contract, then a representation (a convincing statement) and possibly a warranty (a guarantee of a period of fitness, or some other quantity) will exist. The statements that are made when negotiating a contract are legally binding.
September 09, 2016When 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.
July 17, 2015When subscribing to shares of a company, consider negotiating an anti-dilution provision in your subscription agreement to avoid having your equity holding in the company significantly diluted.
September 30, 2013In this article, we describe four (4) simple steps to follow to make sure that your interests are protected when drafting a term sheet.