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Insights · Business

Business law insights.

Starting, structuring, and protecting a business in Ontario — incorporation, sole proprietorship, shareholders’ agreements, contracts, non-competes, and buying or selling a company. Practical guides from a Toronto business lawyer.

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New Ontario laws for July 1, 2026: what small businesses and landlords should know.

Business · 15 min read
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My AI assistant signed a bad contract — who is liable? (Ontario).

Business · 16 min read
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How to negotiate a commercial lease renewal in Ontario.

Business · 16 min read
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The one lease clause that can kill your business sale (Ontario).

Business · 16 min read
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Do you actually need a shareholders' agreement in Ontario?

Business · 16 min read
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Succession planning and selling your literary agency — a practical guide.

Business · 18 min read
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Non-competes when buying or selling a business in Ontario.

Business · 16 min read
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Do I need a holding company in Ontario? (Holdco explained).

Business · 16 min read
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What makes a contract legally binding in Ontario?

Business · 16 min read
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How to value a small business in Ontario (sale, buyout, dispute).

Business · 16 min read
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Director duties & personal liability in Ontario — what you're on the hook for.

Business · 16 min read
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Asset purchase vs. share purchase: buying a business in Ontario.

Business · 16 min read
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Personal guarantees: what Ontario business owners should know.

Business · 16 min read
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Letters of intent & term sheets in Ontario — are they binding?

Business · 16 min read
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Do I need a business licence in Ontario? (What's actually required).

Business · 15 min read
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Do you need a partnership agreement in Ontario? (What to include).

Business · 16 min read
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NDAs in Ontario: what a non-disclosure agreement should include.

Business · 16 min read
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How to dissolve (close) a corporation in Ontario — step by step.

Business · 17 min read
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Buying a franchise in Ontario: disclosure & your legal rights.

Business · 17 min read
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What happens after you incorporate in Ontario? (2026 guide).

Business · 16 min read
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What is a minute book, and does your Ontario corporation need one?

Business · 16 min read
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Commercial lease review checklist for Ontario small businesses.

Business · 16 min read
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Service agreements for Ontario small businesses — what to include.

Business · 15 min read
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Shareholder disputes in Ontario & the oppression remedy — what are my options?

Business · 17 min read
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Non-compete clauses for small businesses in Ontario — what actually works.

Business · 16 min read
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Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Ontario? (2026 guide).

Business · 15 min read
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Buying a business in Ontario — the complete due-diligence checklist.

Business · 17 min read
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Planning your business exit for the highest sale price — an Ontario guide.

Business · 17 min read
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How to incorporate a business in Ontario — a comprehensive 2026 guide.

Business · 17 min read
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How to start a small business in Ontario — step by step (2026 guide).

Business · 30 min read
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Non-compete & non-solicitation agreements in Ontario.

Business · 9 min read
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What to include in a shareholders' agreement — a complete checklist.

Business · 10 min read
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Federal vs. Ontario incorporation — which should you choose?

Business · 7 min read
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How much does a business lawyer cost in Toronto? (2026 guide).

Business · 7 min read
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Sole proprietorship vs. incorporation in Ontario — a complete guide.

Business · 22 min read
Strategy

Business advice from a lawyer — 15 lessons Ontario entrepreneurs learn the hard way.

Strategy · 24 min read
IP

Trademarks and copyright law in Ontario — a complete guide.

IP · 21 min read

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