The Spotlight Series

February 20, 2023

Spotlight On: Annual Meetings of Shareholders

Follow these simple steps for AGMs: plan, plan, plan. Every corporate statute requires a corporation, whether private or public, to hold an annual meeting…

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January 13, 2023

Spotlight On: Letters of Intent and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Key documents to help get deal negotiations underway. A transaction often starts out with two key priorities: getting on the same page about the…

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December 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Establishing or Acquiring a Business in Canada

Canada is open for business! Here are some of the main considerations to think about when doing business in Canada. We work with many…

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October 25, 2022

Spotlight On: Issuing and Receiving Options

Stock options can be a great way to incentivize and reward your team. Here’s what to keep in mind when it comes to issuing…

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June 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Dissolving Your Corporation

A corporate dissolution can be voluntary (initiated by its stakeholders), or involuntary (initiated by a corporate regulator). Here’s what to consider if a dissolution…

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April 11, 2022

Spotlight On: Maintaining Your Corporate Minute Book

Keeping your minute book up-to-date is a legal requirement and can save you headaches down the road It’s that time of the year… again….

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February 4, 2022

Spotlight On: Crossing the 20% Threshold

Acquiring up to 20% of the shares of a public company requires careful planning Stakebuilding investors in Canadian public companies have two key ownership…

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January 15, 2022

Spotlight On: Crossing the 10% Ownership Threshold

All about the key 10% threshold for stakebuilding investors, and what you need to know to cross it Ever wonder why an investor might…

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December 18, 2021

Spotlight On: Releases

The Supreme Court of Canada confirms that a release will be interpreted like any other contract.   “Oh, please release me, let me go” sang…

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July 5, 2021

Spotlight On: Incorporations in Canada

Whether you are launching your own business or incorporating a subsidiary for a multi-national company, here is a handy checklist of things to consider….

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