Parking App Goes Global

Alternative practice structures (APS), already firmly established in the United States, are generating significant interest and activity in the Canadian market, particularly in regard to accounting firms.

In Ontario's fast-paced and constantly changing business landscape, contracts are the basis of all commercial relationships in law. Whether you're a businessperson ordering stock for resale, a tech firm providing...

On October 25, 2022, the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC") adopted a new self-certified investor prospectus exemption under Ontario Instrument 45-107 (the "Exemption")...

The Court does not have discretion under the Ontario Business Corporations Act ("OBCA") to refuse a shareholder's request for the corporation to produce audited financial statements.

Putting a unanimous shareholders' agreement in place is an exercise in good governance. It gives a group of owners an agreed framework for running the corporation, sharing its profits and dealing with the departure of a shareholder, and it settles those questions at a point when everyone is still working well together. Every agreement is different, because the answers depend on who the shareholders are and what each of them wants from the business.

Christopher Anderson and Michael Kandev are featured legal professionals at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, a prominent law firm. Their professional backgrounds and expertise are highlighted through biographical information and imagery from the firm's Toronto office.

Earn-out clauses have become increasingly popular in M&A transactions, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, as they help bridge valuation gaps between buyers and sellers by tying a portion of the purchase...

BuildDirect.com closes $20M private placement, reverse take-over, and lists on the TSX-V.

Explore the legal structures available for conducting business in Canada, from corporations and partnerships to branch operations. Understand key considerations including director residency requirements, shareholder rights, liability protections, and the strategic choice between federal and provincial incorporation for foreign investors entering the Canadian market.

On October 19, 2021, the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (the "Ministry") will open the online Ontario Business Registry ("OBR").

Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy marks a significant shift in federal AI policy, moving away from standalone legislation toward a comprehensive framework that emphasizes privacy reform, data sovereignty, and business adoption. The Strategy outlines six interconnected pillars designed to position Canada as a global AI leader while addressing regulatory gaps through existing legal frameworks and new policy tools.

A recent decision of the Ontario Energy Board addressed a series of issues arising from the acquisition and renovation of a building for office and storage purposes by Milton Hydro Distribution Inc...

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) represents a transformative opportunity for Canada-Japan trade relations, with Japanese foreign direct investment in Canada reaching $54.8 billion as of 2025. This free trade agreement between Canada and 11 Pacific economies eliminates customs duties and streamlines market entry processes, creating significant advantages for international businesses seeking to expand into the Canadian market.

As artificial intelligence adoption surges across Canadian enterprises—from 6.1% to 19.2% in just two years—the infrastructure demands are creating unprecedented opportunities in AI data centre development. Meta's $13-billion Alberta facility signals Canada's emergence as a major player, but what legal and commercial complexities must lenders, sponsors and investors navigate in this capital-intensive asset class?

This quarter's Ontario class action decisions reveal evolving judicial approaches to parallel proceedings, individual action stays, and the predominance test. Courts examined novel duty-to-recall...

What are the essential requirements for franchise disclosure documents in Ontario? Jennifer Shayko breaks down the key legal obligations franchisors must meet when preparing disclosure documents under the Arthur Wishart Act, covering content requirements, delivery methods, and critical timing considerations that can impact franchise agreements.

Jennifer Shayko, Max Skrow, and Sonali Ravi are featured authors at Aird & Berlis LLP, a prominent Canadian law firm. Their professional profiles and expertise are showcased through their headshots and biographical information on the firm's website. Learn more about these legal professionals and their respective practice areas.

Ontario is moving forward with its planned sale of up to 60% of its interest in Hydro One.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended the implementation of U.S. Men's National Team player Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension following a controversial red card, allowing him to play in a crucial World Cup Round of 16 match. The decision has sparked intense debate about FIFA's disciplinary framework, the scope of its discretion under the FIFA Disciplinary Code, and the administration of justice in high-profile international competitions.

The field of behavioural economics is a fascinating one and it has helped shed light on the many ways in which humans act irrationally.