Don Sihota hosts planning session for business owners
On March 26, 2015, Don Sihota, along with 3 other industry leaders, is hosting a planning session for business owners to minimize risk and maximize ... Continued
Our expertise helps our clients understand how the law affects their business
On March 26, 2015, Don Sihota, along with 3 other industry leaders, is hosting a planning session for business owners to minimize risk and maximize ... Continued
When acquiring a business, a key component is the contracts to which the company is a party to, and what contracts are transferrable
Discusses the benefits of restructuring a business in order to see capital gains exemptions
Discusses the case of Bagtech Inc. v. R where the court confirmed that shareholder agreement can be taken into account in determining CCPC status, as long as the agreement qualifies as a unanimous shareholder agreement
Discusses that even when a business is not doing well there is opportunity to start planning for succession and for it be a great benefit to the client
Outlines a few considerations for keeping proper minute books and corporate records
Discusses the introductory components of a contract, such as the title, date, parties, recitals and “lead in” to the meat of the agreement
Discussed the case of Tervita Corp. v. Canada and how it attracted a lot of attention under the Competition Act
Outlines the various aspects of earn-out provisions and when they are advisable
In order to qualify for the lifetime capital gains exemption, the shares must pass three separate tests
The thresholds for pre-merger review under the Investment Canada Act and pre-merger notification under the Competition Act will both be increased in 2015
Discusses all the relevant information needed around social media accounts when selling a business