Business succession planning involves more than just a will. In this webinar, Maria Velichko, Avery Kalpin, and Melanie Fishbein will explore how corporate, estates, and tax planning intersect when preparing for the…
A General Overview Representations and warranties are arguably the most important section of any purchase agreement. In simple terms, they are statements of fact, assurances, and promises made by the parties regarding…
Preparing a corporation for sale involves more than financial due diligence — it requires ensuring your corporate records are clean, current, and complete. One of the first things a buyer (and their…
BackgroundStarting February 1, 2025, all entities registered in the Ontario Business Registry (“OBR”) must use a “Company Key” to conduct transactions. As such, if you do not already have a Company Key…
BackgroundIn response to multiple complaints and concerns from the public, the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (“CPATA”) and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) released a caution to trademark holders…
Starting on January 22, 2024, the Canada Business Corporations Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. C-44 (“CBCA”) will require all federally incorporated private corporations to file personal information pertaining to individuals with significant control (hereafter “ISC”)….
Beginning January 1, 2023, the Business Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. B.16 (“OBCA”) requires all private Ontario corporations to prepare and maintain a Register of Individuals with Significant Control (hereafter the “Register”). The Test for…
