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Previously, we wrote about the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") deciding that there is a duty of good faith in all contracts.

Pitching to investors is a critical step in securing funding for your startup. A well-planned pitch can set your venture on the path to success, while a poor one can close doors. At MT❯Ventures...

A recent decision of Justice Wilton-Seigel, CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International Corp., 2024 ONSC 3541, helps to re-affirm the difference between veil piercing and direct personal liability of corporate directors and officers.

Last week, the U.K. Supreme Court (UKSC) changed the law on liquidated damages clauses (LDCs), giving parties greater freedom to decide on damages for contractual breaches.

The Civil Code of Québec (the "CCQ") provides that a client can unilaterally terminate a service agreement even where the work or provision of the services is already in progress.

As a business owner, you will likely want the highest price possible when selling your business.How do you maximize its value?

Successful business is built on clear communications that verify that what I expect from you aligns with what you expect from me. As work advances, that means checking-in to confirm...

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 22% of reported fraud cases involve some form of billing scheme where the target organization paid for products or services it had not received.

On Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2021, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-211 in Canada's Senate. Bill S-211 is "An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act...

There are many considerations that go into deciding to relocate to a new jurisdiction. What may not be so apparent, or unfortunately what may even be at the bottom of the to-do list...

The number of private lender fund-based vehicles has been on an upwards trajectory throughout 2020 and 2021. This trajectory indicates that more Canadian citizens are assuming the ...

What are the real legal costs which a lender can recover in a commercial foreclosure? Is it different for a residential mortgage?

When lending to corporations, commercial mortgage lenders often require personal guarantees from directors, shareholders, or beneficial owners.

A recent British Columbia Supreme Court case took a fresh look at the old question of how to tell a true sale from a financing or loan transaction.

In a rare decision of the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in the derivatives law area, the Court characterized a derivative contract for tax treatment purposes

Cannabis legalization has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put the issue on the agenda as part of his 2015 campaign.

Three thousand business, government and NGO representatives converged in Geneva last week with the objective of mitigating the impact of business operations on human rights.

For businesses bidding or working on Canadian federal government solicitations, contracts and subcontracts with security requirements, registration with the Contract Security Program ("CSP")...