For many Canadian business owners, succession is one of the most consequential decisions they will face.

A Unanimous Shareholder Agreement (USA) is a powerful legal instrument that governs the relationship among shareholders of a corporation.

Terminating an employee almost always comes with risks for employers to consider. These risks may even exist if an employee is terminated during or shortly after a legally protected leave of absence.

Made in Canada and Product of Canada claims can set your product apart. Knowing the rules around their use and how to obtain them could provide the marketing and advertising edge your business needs.

Environmental sustainability has become a priority for consumers, investors, and governments alike, leading to a surge in eco-friendly marketing and, in some cases, greenwashing — claims that paint products or companies as more environmentally beneficial than they are.

Family-owned businesses often start governing themselves informally, with an understanding between siblings or cousins that works fine until the family, or the business, outgrows it. Two publications help explain what effective family enterprise governance looks like, and why it's worth the effort of building it deliberately rather than leaving it to chance.

Intellectual Property (IP) is an essential part of most businesses.

During the pandemic, most of the world saw a substantial increase in employees working from home. Canada was no exception. According to Statistics Canada, by April 2020...

Many businesses will create a brand and invest time and resources into it but neglect to consider whether their brand is capable of being protected at all, and whether they have an appropriate strategy for protecting it.

For many Canadian businesses, expanding into international markets can present both opportunities and risks. Legal advice, intellectual property protection, market research, travel and regulatory compliance can all be necessary steps in developing new export opportunities.

The regulations affecting trademarks weren't fully in effect until 2025. More than a year later, the number of complaints against businesses has never been higher.

The signing of the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods (the CMRA) marked an important day for federal and provincial trade within Canada.

The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has released its decision in International Air Transport Association v. Canada (Transportation Agency).

On February 1, 2025, the White House announced a sweeping tariff of 25% against most Canadian imports into the United States and a 10% tariff against Canadian energy.

The rise of remote work has transformed the technology sector. It is now common for Canadian software developers, engineers and other technology professionals situated in Canada to work remotely for companies located outside Canada, often in the United States.

Québec's sweeping legislation may impact brand owners' businesses. This article provides an overview of what brand owners conducting business in Québec need to know.

Shortly after the Trump Administration's announcement of a 25% tariff on most Canadian products and a 10% tariff on energy resources, the administration "paused" the tariff for a 30‑day period.

What happens when someone leaves a typewritten, signed, but unwitnessed will under suspicious circumstances? In Bayliss v Burnham, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice had an opportunity to comment on a bizarre scenario.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that effective January 1, 2024, most CIPO fees will undergo a one-time 25 per cent fee increase.

In a recent decision of the Manitoba Court of King's Bench, Justice Greenberg was tasked with determining the validity of a handwritten note and whether it contained the true testamentary...