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Partnership and Shareholder Disputes – Protecting Your Business Relationships

Partnership and shareholder disputes represent some of the most challenging conflicts businesses face. These disputes strike at the heart of business operations while involving complex legal relationships and often significant personal dynamics. Early intervention and strategic dispute resolution can preserve both business value and important relationships.   Common Sources of Partnership and Shareholder Disputes   […]

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Mediation vs. Arbitration – Choosing the Right Path Forward

Once you’ve decided to pursue alternative dispute resolution, the next critical decision is selecting the most appropriate process. The two most common formal ADR methods – mediation and arbitration – offer distinctly different approaches to resolving business disputes. Mediation: Collaborative Problem-Solving   Mediation involves a neutral third party who facilitates discussions between disputing parties without

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Understanding Dispute Resolution – Your Alternatives to Court

  Understanding Dispute Resolution – Your Alternatives to Court   When business conflicts arise, many assume that a lengthy court battle is inevitable. However, dispute resolution encompasses a number of processes that can be used to resolve conflicts, disputes, or claims without the time, expense, and uncertainty of traditional litigation. These alternative approaches offer businesses

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What is a Minute Book?

In Ontario, a business, particularly a corporation, is legally required to maintain a minute book as part of its corporate records. Here’s why you need one and how often it needs to be updated: Why You Need a Minute Book Legal Requirement: Under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) and the Canada Business Corporations Act

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Canadian Family Business Accelerate Succession Plans

Navigating Change: Canadian Family Businesses Accelerate Succession Plans Amidst Economic Shifts A recent study by KPMG LLP in Canada reveals a significant trend among Canadian family business owners, with 79% fast-tracking succession plans due to evolving economic landscapes and internal family dynamics. The survey of 285 leaders from 700 small- and medium-sized family businesses indicates

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