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Butterfly Transactions in Corporate Reorganizations: A Practical Overview

Summary of what butterfly transactions are, what they look like, and key considerations which encourages the reader to seek experienced legal and tax ...
Aug 2026
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Injured on an E-Bike or E-Scooter in Ontario?

Information on what to do if you are injured on an e-bike or e-scooter and general safety and legal information for the operation of e-bikes and e-sco...
Aug 2026
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Injured In A Boating Accident

General safety tips on safe boating and information on what to do if you are injured in a boating accident
Aug 2026
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Amalgamation: Basics and Process

An introduction to the concept of the amalgamation of Ontario business corporations and a summary of the documentation required.
Jul 2026
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Don't Let Your Corporation Get a Red Card: Why Corporate Maintenance Matters for Ontario Businesses

What corporate maintenance entails and why it's important, but with a lot of football references to take advantage of the world cup final this weekend...
Jul 2026
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I’m Selling My Property – What Do I Have to Disclose to the Buyer?

A Caution on the Use of the Seller Property Information Statement The doctrine of caveat emptor or “let the buyer beware” continues to be the standard for residential real estate transactions in Ontario. As explained...
Jul 2026
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When First in Time Is Not First in Right: Managing Priority in Ontario Debt Deals

In commercial financing transactions, a lender advances funds to a borrower for a defined purpose and takes security to mitigate the risk of non-recov...
Jul 2026
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The Hidden Risks of Adding Your Adult Child to Title

Why real estate lawyers urge caution before making a change to one’s property title It is becoming increasingly common for parents to add their adult child to title as a Joint Tenant of their primary residence as a shortcut to avoid p...
Jul 2026
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Security for Payments After Closing in M&A Transactions

When it Comes to Payments After Closing in a Business Transaction, It’s Always Better to be Secured Than Sorry Summary of security options and considerations when a portion of the purchase price is deferred in M&A transactions. Includes common types of security...
Jul 2026
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Cottage Safety and Owner’s Liability

A discussion on areas of concern for cottage owners to avoid liability for injuries.
Jul 2026
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Understanding Section 85 Rollovers

The Key to Moving Assets Without Moving Your Tax Bill A summary of section 85 rollover transactions used to transfer assets to a corporation on a tax-deferred basis including what the transaction is, how ...
Jul 2026
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Summer and Separation: A Collaborative Approach

Summer & Separation Summer can be an ideal time to establish clear plans for parenting issues to create stability in the months ahead. Proceeding with a collaborative ap...
Jun 2026
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Earn-Outs in M&A Transactions

Does an earn-out plan create a fair deal that makes everyone happy or a fast track to disputes and litigation? Description of what earn-outs are, how they work, and key points when negotiating them.
Jun 2026
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The New Regulatory Framework for the Ontario Enhanced HST Rebate

What Buyers and Builders Need to Know About the Ontario ENHR Effective June 22, 2026 the final piece of legislation has now been passed and the CRA has issued guidance on the new Ontario Enhanced New Housing Reb...
Jun 2026
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EXIT STRATEGIES FOR SHAREHOLDERS PT. 5: INVOLUNTARY TRANSFER EVENTS

What you need to know to avoid having to work with your business partner's ex or creditors. Part 5 (final one, I promise) of a series on exit strategies used to protect shareholders from a situation where their capital is trapped in a corpora...
Jun 2026
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The Secrets to Termination: How to Know Your Full Pay and Benefits After a Dismissal

Factors to Consider When Determining Entitlements on Termination In Ontario, legal entitlements for employees terminated without cause often extend far beyond a few weeks of base salary. While the Employment Standar...
Jun 2026
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Do not hire AI as your lawyer

AI usage has become gradually more prominent in the legal world. Self-representative litigants are turning to AI resources to ask all their legal ques...
Jun 2026
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Snow and Ice Removal in Ontario Rentals

Who is responsible for snow and ice removal at an Ontario rental property? A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides important clarification...
Jun 2026
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Condo Rules v. Tenant's Rights

Renting out a condominium unit in Ontario can be more complicated than a typical residential tenancy. A condo landlord must deal with both the Residen...
Jun 2026
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Ontario 2026 Rent Increase Guideline

Ontario’s 2026 rent increase guideline has been set at 2.1%. For most rent-controlled residential tenancies, this is the maximum rent increase a landl...
Jun 2026
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Bad Faith Eviction

How Landlords Can Protect Themselves An N12 notice can be a legitimate tool where a landlord, qualifying family member, purchaser, or purchaser’s qualifying family member genuinely requir...
Jun 2026
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Persistent Late Payment of Rent

When Can a Landlord Use an N8? Persistent late payment of rent can create real issues for Ontario landlords — even where the tenant eventually catches up. In some cases, a landlord...
Jun 2026
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Differentiating between an Assignment Clause and Sub-Leasing Clause in a Commercial Lease

Assignment and sublease provisions are key commercial lease tools that balance tenant flexibility with landlord control. An assignment transfers the l...
Jun 2026
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Ontario First Time Home Buyers’ HST Rebate now available

Big news for Ontario first-time home buyers: the Ontario First-Time Home Buyers’ HST Rebate is now available. Eligible buyers of qualifying new or pre...
Jun 2026
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