The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), in force since May 25, 2018, concerns the protection of personal data of individuals within the European Union (“EU“). Canadian companies are...
Financing a business by a financial institution, such as a loan from a bank, is one of the current financing methods available to a start-up company. Before approaching...
Is the servitude of restriction of use a real servitude or a mere personal obligation? In Société Immobilière Duguay c. 547264 Ontario Limited et al.,[1] the Superior Court...
Under the provisions of the Taxation Act (the “Act”), certain construction contracts entered into between a contractor and a subcontractor require a Certificate issued by Revenu Québec certifying...
It is not always easy for entrepreneurs to determine which of a non-profit organization (“NPO”) or a cooperative (“Coop”), is the most appropriate legal entity to accomplish their...
The sole proprietorship is often the legal structure chosen by self-employed entrepreneurs. As its name suggests, a sole proprietorship is a business operated by one person who has...
Loss of profits is among the elements that can give rise to damages, both contractual and extra-contractual. However, loss of profits and damages resulting therefrom must be assessed...
In the field of technology, innovative ideas are common. These products and services are distinctive from the rest of the market. As such, they represent a major asset...
The protection of intellectual property is compulsory in order to maintain the competitive advantage of revolutionary or innovative technology. This protection ensures the production and sale of a...
Starting a business requires a substantial investment in time on the part of the entrepreneur. The latter is quickly called upon to make many decisions and to coordinate...