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Landlord’s Consent for Assignments or Sub-Lease of a Commercial Lease

Commercial lease assignment and sub-lease provisions typically require landlord consent and set out conditions for protecting the landlord’s interests...
Sep 2026
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Former Raptors Coach Nick Nurse Challenges Ontario Non-Residential Speculation Tax

Ontario’s NRST imposes an additional tax on foreign buyers of residential property, with limited rebates available subject to strict eligibility and o...
Sep 2026
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What Buyers Need to Know About Purchasing a Property with Solar Panels - Ontario’s microFIT Program

Key Considerations for Before Closing on a Property with Solar Panels This article explains what buyers, sellers, and their solicitors need to know before completing a real estate transaction involving a property with an...
Sep 2026
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Working Capital Adjustments

The M&A Clause that can change your purchase price Summary of what Working Capital Adjustments are and how they work in M&A transactions with examples to underscore how a densely-worded clause can mate...
Sep 2026
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To Amend or Not to Amend: That is the Question

A non-exhaustive examination of some purposes of articles of amendment in view of related procedural and substantive requirements.
Aug 2026
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How does Bankruptcy Affect Equalization in Ontario Family Law?

This Article discusses the impact bankruptcy has on equalization in Ontario Family Law. When a marriage ends, spouses often expect that family propert...
Aug 2026
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The Legal Fate of an Engagement Ring After a Broken Engagement

What happens to an engagement ring when a couple separates before marriage? This article explores whether the ring is considered a gift or a condition...
Aug 2026
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Travel Consent

Can I travel with my child after separation? Before traveling internationally with your children after a separation, you must understand your legal obligations. This article explains how a travel...
Aug 2026
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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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