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Every lawyer knows that, when interpreting a contract, one is permitted to take into account the "factual matrix" that surrounded the execution of the agreement.

So, you're putting your company up for sale. You or an advisor that you've retained are inviting potential buyers to have a look.

The law of contracts has been around for a very, very long time.

In asset purchase transactions, due diligence is a critical phase for investigating and assessing the assets being transferred, their condition, and any associated liabilities.

When negotiating the sale or acquisition of a privately held business, the Letter of Intent (LOI) is often the first formal document exchanged between the parties.

On December 2, 2020, we blogged about the release of a British Columbia Court of Appeal decision affirming a denial of leave for 2538520 Ontario Ltd.

The term "sells" seems straightforward. Interpretation of what constituted a sale turned out controversial, however, in the recent case of Project Freeway Inc. v. ABC Technologies Inc., 2025 ONSC 1048 ("Project Freeway"), which involved sale and leaseback ("SLB") transactions.

Most standard form building contracts provide for the incorporation of the main contract into the subcontract.

An ongoing challenge for compliance officers is determining whether a contractor, vendor or agent represents a low or high risk of corruption for the corporation and what steps to take to ensure...

In its recent decision (27048-D01-2022), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) confirmed the scope and nature of its previous Module C decision, which was part of protracted regulatory...

In previous posts, we discussed the Ontario Government's planned changes to the Energy Consumer Protection Act, to be implemented through Bill 112.

The duty to consult is a Crown responsibility. But what happens when the Crown's consultation is inadequate? Can a company that suffers losses as a result claim compensation from the Crown?

The Notaries and Commissioners Act will come into force on April 30, 2015.

The Ontario Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) currently does not allow cash collateral to be perfected by "control."

The Supreme Court of Canada succinctly has answered the question that has plagued transaction lawyers and their clients for some time: can restrictive covenants in the context of a sale transaction be broader than in an employment agreement context?

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy marks a fundamental shift in defence procurement, linking national security with industrial capacity, supply chains, and workforce development. This three-part series examines the legal and business implications for organizations in defence and dual-use sectors, covering procurement frameworks, intellectual property considerations, and contract lifecycle management.

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