Is it time to update the financial statements in your franchise disclosure document?
Financial Statement Requirements for Disclosure Documents Franchise legislation in Canada (currently in the provinces of BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and PEI) contains a requirement that franchisors include financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year. …
View the post titled Is it time to update the financial statements in your franchise disclosure document?Direct Sales in Canada: Understanding not for resale myths
The Not For Resale (“NFR”) distribution entry model to the Canadian market is acutely misunderstood. This discussion will outline the top 3 NFR “myths”, and explore potential legal risks multi-level marketing (“MLM”) businesses face. NFR is a Canadian importation rule Not For Re…
View the post titled Direct Sales in Canada: Understanding not for resale mythsTŝilhqot’in Nation wins 30-year battle
On May 14, 2020 the Supreme Court of Canada (“Supreme Court”) dismissed Taseko Mines Limited’s (“Taseko Mines”) application for leave to appeal a decision of the federal court of appeal. The decision of the Supreme Court resulted in the refusal of the approval for Taseko Mines $1.5-billion d…
View the post titled Tŝilhqot’in Nation wins 30-year battlePhysicians and dentists: The process of incorporating a professional practice
Physicians and dentists in Ontario are permitted to incorporate a professional corporation through which they may practice their profession. There are significant benefits associated with incorporating, and most professionals choose to take advantage of these benefits by establishing a medic…
View the post titled Physicians and dentists: The process of incorporating a professional practiceBusiness Essentials – Episode 6: Professional practice law and running a practice virtually
In Siskinds’ Business Essentials, a limited-run podcast series, Chris Sinal of Siskinds’ Labour & Employment group sits down with some of the firm’s business lawyers to discuss current issues and challenges facing our clients as they adapt to the new business environment resulting from …
View the post titled Business Essentials – Episode 6: Professional practice law and running a practice virtuallyBusiness Essentials – Episode 5: Corporate law and conducting business during the pandemic
In Siskinds’ Business Essentials, a limited-run podcast series, Chris Sinal of Siskinds’ labour & employment group sits down with some of the firm’s business lawyers to discuss current issues and challenges facing our clients as they adapt to the new business environment resulting from …
View the post titled Business Essentials – Episode 5: Corporate law and conducting business during the pandemicBill 190, the COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act
On May 12, 2020, Ontario’s declaration of emergency was extended until June 2nd, with the goal of ensuring the province’s ability to maintain the necessary tools and healthcare capacities to contain COVID-19 while businesses and the economy gradually reopen. On the same day, Bill 190, or the…
View the post titled Bill 190, the COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario ActData breach – Frequently asked questions
Cybersecurity incidents are serious events that need to be addressed immediately. Our experience has shown us that dealing with issues such as consumer and regulator notifications, fines, and insurance need to be tackled as soon as possible. Below are general answers to frequently asked ques…
View the post titled Data breach – Frequently asked questionsBusiness Essentials – Episode 4: Immigration law, foreign workers, government processing times & more
In Siskinds’ Business Essentials, a limited-run podcast series, Chris Sinal of Siskinds’ labour & employment group sits down with some of the firm’s business lawyers to discuss current issues and challenges facing our clients as they adapt to the new business environment resulting from …
View the post titled Business Essentials – Episode 4: Immigration law, foreign workers, government processing times & moreLenders beware: post-discharge obligations for a borrower’s HST/GST debt
Lenders, like any businesses, prefer certainty. In many ways the real property lending industry is built around trying to be as certain as possible before a loan is advanced. Does a borrower own their property? How much is that property worth? How much does a borrower make in a year? Can the…
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