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March 2, 2016

Your place or mine?

The traditional social question is also relevant in the context of business relationships: if a dispute arises out of a contract you signed, will you have to travel to the outer limits of the province if it ends up in court? Click here to read comments by Sharon G. Druker on clauses that could spare […]
Business Law / Newsletters

November 16, 2015

Save money! File trademark applications now!

Registering or renewing your trademarks promptly could save you a bundle: recent amendments to the trademark legislation will make things more costly when they come into force. Click here to read comments by Richard Uditsky.
Business Law / Newsletters

May 19, 2015

Is franchising becoming tougher in Quebec?

Franchising, just like any other contract, consists of a blend of rights and obligations between the parties. A recent decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal provides an extensive analysis of the franchisor’s obligations. In this document, Herbert Z. Pinchuk, Rhona Luger and Sharon G. Druker highlight the impact this decision may have on the […]
Business Law / Civil and Commercial Litigation / Newsletters

April 8, 2015

Thinking of walking away from a deal? Better be careful…

We’ve all had second thoughts after closing a deal that turns out to be less than optimal. Usually, this is just a reminder of the need to consider our decisions more carefully. But acquiring the wrong company, or buying it for an inflated price, is far more than a costly lesson. It can be a […]
Business Law / Newsletters

February 16, 2015

Trifecta on sale of an insurance policy

Did you know that an insurance policy that you may have taken out many years ago could now have a substantial market value? You could sell this policy to your corporation on a tax-free basis (in most cases) and receive substantial tax-free dollars. Click here for Barry H. Shapiro and Martin Lord’s explanation of this […]
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