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Legal Insights.
Practical legal insights from a Toronto business lawyer on contracts, incorporation, Small Claims Court litigation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection, business disputes, and the legal strategies Ontario entrepreneurs use to protect and grow their businesses.
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Do you pay HST when you buy a business? The s. 167 election and price allocation.
Business · 18 min read -
Is there a one-year limitation period for landlord claims at the LTB?
Small Claims · 15 min read -
The entrepreneur's lawyer: what that actually means in practice.
Strategy · 9 min read -
How to prepare your Ontario business for sale — a seller's checklist.
Business · 13 min read -
Qualifying for the lifetime capital gains exemption when you sell your business.
Business · 23 min read -
Can a Small Claims judge raise a new issue after the evidence is closed?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
The customer charged back after you did the work — can you still collect?
Business · 30 min read -
Vendor take-back financing in an Ontario business sale: how a VTB works.
Business · 21 min read -
Do you have to warn customers about a defect you already shipped?
Business · 19 min read -
Is your "as-is" clause really as-is? Ontario law and the Coldcard exploit.
Business · 32 min read -
New Ontario laws for July 1, 2026: what small businesses and landlords should know.
Business · 15 min read -
My AI assistant signed a bad contract — who is liable? (Ontario).
Business · 16 min read -
How to negotiate a commercial lease renewal in Ontario.
Business · 16 min read -
The one lease clause that can kill your business sale (Ontario).
Business · 16 min read -
Do you actually need a shareholders' agreement in Ontario?
Business · 16 min read -
Succession planning and selling your literary agency — a practical guide.
Business · 18 min read -
Non-competes when buying or selling a business in Ontario.
Business · 16 min read -
Do I need a holding company in Ontario? (Holdco explained).
Business · 16 min read -
What makes a contract legally binding in Ontario?
Business · 16 min read -
How to value a small business in Ontario (sale, buyout, dispute).
Business · 16 min read -
Director duties & personal liability in Ontario — what you're on the hook for.
Business · 16 min read -
Asset purchase vs. share purchase: buying a business in Ontario.
Business · 16 min read -
Personal guarantees: what Ontario business owners should know.
Business · 16 min read -
Letters of intent & term sheets in Ontario — are they binding?
Business · 16 min read -
Do I need a business licence in Ontario? (What's actually required).
Business · 15 min read -
Do you need a partnership agreement in Ontario? (What to include).
Business · 16 min read -
NDAs in Ontario: what a non-disclosure agreement should include.
Business · 16 min read -
How to dissolve (close) a corporation in Ontario — step by step.
Business · 19 min read -
Can you sue for defamation or a bad review in Ontario Small Claims?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Are Small Claims Court hearings virtual or in person in Ontario?
Small Claims · 15 min read -
Can't afford Small Claims Court fees? Ontario fee waivers explained.
Small Claims · 15 min read -
Can I sue my neighbour in Small Claims Court? (Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you sue an estate (someone who has died) in Ontario?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How to appeal a Small Claims Court decision in Ontario (2026).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How to serve a defendant in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How to set aside a default judgment in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can I countersue in Small Claims Court? (Defendant's Claim, Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you sue a family member or friend in Ontario?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
What evidence wins in Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
What happens if the defendant doesn't show up in Small Claims Court?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you sue an employee or employer in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you sue over a Facebook Marketplace purchase in Ontario?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you sue for emotional distress in Ontario Small Claims Court?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How to prepare for a Small Claims Court trial in Ontario.
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Common mistakes that cause people to lose in Small Claims Court.
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can text messages be used as evidence in Small Claims Court?
Small Claims · 15 min read -
What is a free consultation for Small Claims Court? (Ontario guide).
Small Claims · 15 min read -
Is it worth suing someone for $2,000 in Small Claims Court?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
What if I lose in Small Claims Court and can't pay?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can you go to jail for a Small Claims Court case in Ontario?
Small Claims · 15 min read -
Can I represent myself in Small Claims Court in Ontario?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Steps to represent yourself in Small Claims Court (Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Buying a franchise in Ontario: disclosure & your legal rights.
Business · 19 min read -
What happens after you incorporate in Ontario? (2026 guide).
Business · 16 min read -
What is a minute book, and does your Ontario corporation need one?
Business · 16 min read -
Commercial lease review checklist for Ontario small businesses.
Business · 16 min read -
Service agreements for Ontario small businesses — what to include.
Business · 15 min read -
Shareholder disputes in Ontario & the oppression remedy — what are my options?
Business · 19 min read -
Small Claims Court vs. the Landlord and Tenant Board (Ontario).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How long does Small Claims Court take in Ontario? (2026 timeline guide).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Can I sue anyone for anything in Small Claims Court in Ontario?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
What happens if you win your case in Small Claims Court (Ontario)?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Someone is suing me in Small Claims Court — what are my options?
Small Claims · 16 min read -
How to enforce a Small Claims Court judgment in Ontario (when they won’t pay).
Small Claims · 16 min read -
Non-compete clauses for small businesses in Ontario — what actually works.
Business · 16 min read -
Ontario Small Claims Court vs. Superior Court — which is right for your case?
Small Claims · 15 min read -
When to use Small Claims Court in Ontario (and when not to).
Small Claims · 15 min read -
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Ontario? (2026 guide).
Business · 15 min read -
Buying a business in Ontario — the complete due-diligence checklist.
Business · 19 min read -
Planning your business exit for the highest sale price — an Ontario guide.
Business · 19 min read -
How to incorporate a business in Ontario — a comprehensive 2026 guide.
Business · 19 min read -
What is a breach of contract in Ontario? (2026 guide).
Litigation · 14 min read -
How long do you have to sue for breach of contract in Ontario?
Litigation · 13 min read -
Can a verbal contract be enforced in Ontario?
Litigation · 13 min read -
What damages can you claim for breach of contract in Ontario?
Litigation · 14 min read -
How much does it cost to sue someone in Ontario? (2026 guide).
Small Claims · 14 min read -
Demand letters explained — what they are and how they work in Ontario.
Litigation · 13 min read -
What happens after a Statement of Claim is issued in Ontario?
Litigation · 13 min read -
How to start a small business in Ontario — step by step (2026 guide).
Business · 30 min read -
Is Small Claims Court worth it in Ontario? (2026 guide).
Small Claims · 18 min read -
How to respond to a demand letter in Ontario.
Litigation · 8 min read -
Non-compete & non-solicitation agreements in Ontario.
Business · 9 min read -
How to enforce a contract in Ontario — a practical guide.
Litigation · 9 min read -
What to include in a shareholders' agreement — a complete checklist.
Business · 10 min read -
Federal vs. Ontario incorporation — which should you choose?
Business · 7 min read -
How much does a business lawyer cost in Toronto? (2026 guide).
Business · 7 min read -
Small Claims Court fees & costs in Ontario (2026 guide).
Small Claims · 8 min read -
Ontario Small Claims Court limit increased to $50,000.
Small Claims · 6 min read -
What to expect at a settlement conference in Small Claims Court.
Litigation · 8 min read -
How to write a demand letter in Ontario.
Litigation · 7 min read -
Sole proprietorship vs. incorporation in Ontario — a complete guide.
Business · 22 min read -
How to sue in Small Claims Court in Ontario — step by step.
Litigation · 12 min read -
Breach of contract: what to do when an agreement falls apart.
Litigation · 6 min read -
Business advice from a lawyer — 15 lessons Ontario entrepreneurs learn the hard way.
Strategy · 24 min read -
Trademarks and copyright law in Ontario — a complete guide.
IP · 21 min read
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