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Startup Fest 2017
Links from this article: Startup Fest 2017 In July, our partner organization StartupHere has asked us to remind you that StartupFest, will be hosti...
Health TO Meetup
Links from this article: HealthTO For all entrepreneurs in the healthy industry, be sure to check out our partner TechTO's HealthTO meetup, an even...
StartupTech Unleashed, at Cisco
Links from this article: Startup Tech Unleashed In July, our partner StartUp Tech Unleashed will be hosting their monthly networking event at Cisco...
No More Wax On, Wax Off
I was recently asked to speak at Big Data Toronto on the topic of machine learning and AI, and I decided to speak to a question on my mind that I have...
What is a 'permanent' full time position?
This article discusses the factors which determine what a "permanent" employemnt position is, which largely depend on when the employment agreeemnt can be terminated.
YEDI will be hosting the Not-For-Profit Spring Venture Fair at Vaughan City Hall on June 27th!
Clausehound’s partner organization, the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute (“YEDI”), will be hosting their Not-For-Profit Spring Venture Fair on June 27, 2017.
How do incubators help entrepreneurs grow their businesses? LEAP Junction has provided an overview of their activities and training!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of a cohort full of like-minded entrepreneurs?
Will your business save money as a result of Ontario’s new youth pharmacare plan?
Clausehound’s partner organization, Collage HR, shares their insights on Ontario’s new pharmacare plan for the Province’s youth.
Don’t forget to practice self-care as an Entrepreneur!
Clausehound’s partner organization, Futurpreneur, celebrated mental health awareness by writing a great piece about how important it is for entrepreneurs to take care of themselves.
Who is responsible for payments if a contract is terminated?
Whether you (the client/customer) have an obligation to pay when a contract has been terminated depends on the reason for termination, the timing of the termination, which party terminated the contract, and...
Is my employment contract void if I’m reclassified as a contractor?
If you are being reclassified as an independent contractor after working as an employee, your Employment Agreement may be void - but not entirely.
How should a company deal with potential threats to the privacy and security of its data?
Companies of every type are falling victim to intentional breaches of the...
Clausehound enters new collaboration with Mondaq - one of the world’s most comprehensive online resources of professionals’ expertise and knowledge!
Clausehound.com is excited to announce a new collaboration with Mondaq! For over 20 years, Mondaq has been creating one of the world’s most comprehensive online resources of professionals’ expertise and knowledge.
How broadly should an arbitration clause be worded?
A Quebec court ruled that an action for damages based on a defamation claim fell within the scope of a very broadly worded arbitration clause, because the sources and circumstances of the...
Can arrears that were never pursued during an agreement still be sought after its termination?
Termination of Agreement Effective Even though Payments not Enforced. See this instant case of Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc. v. Avonlea Traditions Inc. 2000 CanLII 22663 (ON SC).
Why do I need to sign an NDA with my business partners?
This article highlights the benefits of signing an NDA in entrepreneurship.
Are there any circumstances under which termination of an agreement require the consent of both parties, if at all?
Termination of Agreement does not Require Consent of Both Parties. See instant case of Contech Enterprises Ltd. v. Vegherb, LLC 2015 BCCA 99 (CanLII).
Does dispute resolution take precedence over a party's right to unilaterally terminate a commercial contract?
An Ontario Superior Court decision determined that a dispute resolution provision was not ousted by the 'Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Contract' language in a termination provision. See instant case...
Can a disclaimer relieve a party of liability to a third party?
Drafters should ensure that disclaimers are included in reports/contracts where appropriate, and that they are clearly and comprehensively drafted.
Are further remedies still available to an assignment of debt if legal action has otherwise already been taken?
The legal remedies available under assignment are not extinguished even if legal action has been taken under a promissory note dealing with the same obligation, so long as the debt continues to...
Can I be personally bound if I execute an agreement on behalf of my company?
Confidentiality Agreement Between Two Corporations Found to be Personally Binding on an Independent Contractor.
Can a party forgo the process of arbitration when it is written into an agreement?
A court held that when the parties have clearly expressed their intention to submit disputes to arbitration, a party cannot opt out of the arbitration clause unless the contract expressly provides for...
Under what circumstances can the governing law written into an agreement be superceded?
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the Court of Appeal for Ontario's decision and dismissed an Ontario action on the basis of a governing law clause. See instant case of Momentous.ca Corp....
Under what circumstances can the choice of forum written into an agreement be superseded?
A Forum Selection Clause in a Commercial Contract Should be Given Effect Unless Party can Show Strong Cause that the Case is Exceptional. See instant case of Expedition Helicopters Inc. v. Honeywell...