Many creative projects stall for reasons that never appear in a pitch deck. A deal can look “standard” and still drain value if it transfers practical control over key decisions or inserts payment mechanics that delay or dilute revenue to the people who built the project.

Most creator and artist disputes trace back to one reality: people negotiate money first and discover control later. In a music or creator agreement, the grant-of-rights clause often determines who can exploit the work, license it to others, change it, enforce it, and collect revenue from it.

Explore causes, prevention, and resolution of shareholder disputes in Canada and the U.S. Learn how experienced legal professionals support corporate governance.

The legal challenges businesses face after data breaches require actionable strategies to mitigate risks. Real-world examples, such as breaches at Tesla, Trello, and Infosys McCamish Systems, a Bank of America 3rd party service provider, demonstrate the severe financial and legal consequences.

Did you know nearly 60% of companies in the S&P 500 have restructured in the last five years? While restructuring is often linked to struggling businesses, it’s actually a smart strategy for staying competitive in today’s fast-moving markets.

Starting a small business in Ontario is a thrilling endeavor, yet it requires a firm understanding of the legal steps that can make or break your venture.

A commercial lease is both a gateway and a potential pitfall for entrepreneurs. In our fast-changing business world, such agreements are more than just essential; they’re the bedrock.

A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is an integral document used when the shares of a corporation are being purchased. The document outlines the agreement between the buyer and seller and can be quite complex.

In 2022 the Government of Canada passed new amendments that expanded the Scope of the Competition Act. In this article, we look back on some of the changes that took place.