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1158 articles on contract law, deals, policy and legal technology, including the full Clausehound and DealPrep blog archives.
Toronto - A City That Makes Makers!
Clausehound’s partner organization, StartUp HERE, has written a blog about Toronto’s rich entrepreneurial environment and factors that make the city stand out as a place for ‘makers’ to thrive.
Experts provide branding advice to BC-based startup GentStone
Clausehound’s partner organization, Futurpreneur, has provided an insightful article about branding strategies for a startup business.
Collage evaluates the Ministry of Labour’s results from recent ‘inspection blitzes’ conducted on Ontario employers with a history of non-compliance
Clausehound’s partner organization, Collage, has written an eye-opening blog on the most common labour infractions in Ontario, as determined by the Ministry of Labour’s ‘Workplace Blitz’ report.
Name a social impact business!
I recently chatted with some folks at LinkedIn and their messaging around business vision really stuck with me: Create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
INFINITI partners with Multiplicity to create INFINITI LAB, a technology accelerator designed to grow companies focused on Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city initiatives
With the help of Multiplicity, a Toronto-based nonprofit that provides education and mentorship to startups (and co-founded by Clausehound.com CEO Rajah Lehal).
Should I ask potential investors to sign an NDA before pitching my idea?
A startup, like any new business, is inherently risky, and you’ll want the venture to be as financially and legally secure as possible. But more than that, it’s kind of your baby....
Overview of Non-Disclosure Agreement/Confidentiality Agreement
Overview of Non-Disclosure Agreement/Confidentiality Agreement What is this document? An NDA is a non-disclosure agreement, also known as a confidentiality agreement. The person receiving conf...
Overview of Software Development Agreement
A Software Development Agreement is an agreement between a developer and a customer, where the developer will be developing software for the customer.
Overview of Referral Agreement
A Referral Agreement is an agreement between companies or individuals who refer potential clients or leads to the other party, in exchange for some form of compensation for the referral.
Overview of Promissory Note
Promissory notes can be used whenever one person owes another person money, and the person who is to receive the money wants some security that the money will be paid.
Overview of Employment Agreement
This article provides an overview of some important aspects of an Emnployment Agreement.
Overview of Share Purchase Agreement
A Share Purchase Agreement is an agreement for the sale/purchase of shares.
startGBC's Summer Company Entrepreneurship program is now accepting applications!
Clausehound’s partner organization, startGBC, is looking for students to join the Summer Company Entrepreneurship program where they will have the opportunity to get hands-on training, mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000...
Is your business looking to leverage video content? Read this interview with Twisted Frame Productions co-founder Onur Arslan
Clausehound’s partner organization, Futurpreneur, has shared an eye-opening entrepreneurial journey. After immigrating from Turkey to Canada, Onur Arslan continued his studies in film and went on to launch Twisted Frame, a successful...
Beware the Continuous Operation Leasing Clause
Leasing requires more than just a good eye for location. Your professional duties require you to provide competent services. This means you must understand the legal implications of standard terms and how...
What if I Can't Deliver on my Contract?
'What if I Can't Deliver on my Contract?' Although they apply in only the most strictly interpreted, limited situations, the doctrine of frustration and force majeure clauses can come to the rescue....
Legal Tips and Tricks: Deal Negotiations Using an LOI/MOU
Often, companies will try to secure a Letter of Intent or Memorandum of Understanding ("LOI/MOI") from a potential contracting counterparty, for the purpose of outlining the high-level terms of a contractual relationship...
Propel Entrepreneurship Accepts 11 Startups Into Its Summer Incubator!
Clausehound’s partner organisation, Propel Entrepreneurship, has officially announced their cohort of startups for their Summer Incubator program – PSI!
Overview of Buy-Sell Agreement
A Buy-Sell Agreement, also known as a Shotgun Agreement or a Buyout Agreement, is an agreement between shareholders that enables the shareholders to end their relationship, and is especially useful when they...
Overview of Memorandum of Understanding - Separation of Business Organizations
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is often the first stage in the process of negotiating a formal agreement, and it sets out the main features that the parties understand will be included...
Overview of Business Name Assignment Agreement
A Business Name Assignment Agreement is a legal document where one party assigns, or transfers, their business name or trademark to another party.
Overview of Cease & Desist Letter
This Cease & Desist Letter seeks to prevent a party from using another party’s registered trademark without permission.
Overview of Deed of Assignment of Intellectual Property
A Deed of Assignment of Intellectual Property is an agreement between an individual or corporation transferring its intellectual property to another individual or corporation, but signed as a deed.
Overview of Credit Agreement
A Credit Agreement is a contract made between a borrower and a lender. It establishes how much money the borrower will lend, as well as the terms of the loan.