January 27, 2025

How to Protect Your Business from Legal Disputes

Running a business can be rewarding, but it also comes with its share of risks—legal disputes being one of the most significant. While some disputes are unavoidable, many can be mitigated or entirely prevented with proactive measures. Here are key strategies to protect your business from legal disputes: 1. Establish Clear Contracts Contracts are the […]

February 13, 2024

Is a “Like” or 👍 Legal Acceptance?

It Was in This Case In a decision that may be a warning sign of ones to come in the States and abroad, a Canadian court has ruled that a “like” reaction or emoji reply (as in ?) could reasonably be considered a legally binding contract acceptance. While the decision does not establish Canadian legal […]

March 28, 2020

The Importance of Buy-Sell Agreements in Business Relationships

It is important for any business with more than one owner to have a well drafted buy-sell agreement in place. These contracts, often referred to as buy-out agreements, govern what will happen in the event of an owner leaving the business for whatever reason. Failing to properly value a business or misunderstanding the different valuation […]