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What legal documents do I need for on-boarding employees and directors to my start-up?
This article discusses the legal documents needed when you bring new employees onto your team.
When is a loan not really a loan?
Discussion: In 1200757 Ontario Ltd. v. Ontario (Minister of Finance) (2011, Ont SC), prepayments under a guaranteed power purchase agreement by Onta...
Clausehound will be at Legal Innovation Zone's Industry Night on November 9
This post is to inform our readers that Clausehound.com will be featured at the Legal Innovation Zone's Industry Night on November 9, 2016.
What are the benefits of incorporating in Panama?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com highlights the benefits and advantages of incorporating in Panama, including tax benefits, less strict meeting requirements, and the free movement of funds absent in...
Clausehound will be at SAAS NORTH Nov 30 - Dec 1!
Register here using the discount code SAASPASS prior to November 30 deadline and receive a two free months of access, $10 per month thereafter. Clausehound celebrates its collaboration with SAAS NORTH, taking...
Clausehound's New Collaboration with Workhaus!
Clausehound is delighted to announce its recent collaboration with Workhaus. Together, Clausehound and Workha...
Elsegood v Cambridge Spring Service Ltd., 2011 ONCA
This article dicusses the details and important notes from the Elsegood v. Cambridge Spring Service Ltd. case.
Director Disclosure of Interest
The purpose of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (the Act) is to prohibit members of councils and local boards from engaging in the decision-making process in respect to matters in which...
Conform with the company constitutional documents when removing a director
Discussion: Sikh Cultural Society of Metropolitan Windsor et al v Kooner et al (2011, Ont SC) is relevant for highlighting the significance of an organization's bylaws as well as the process for...
Breaking the law could breach your insurance agreement
This case highlights what it means to act reasonably when defending against a strict liability offence.
Errors in your filing can lead to stress
This case emphasizes the importance of knowing who your counterparty is, in the event that you decide to litigate.
Is there a duty of good faith bargaining in the context of an RFP?
Duty to Bargain in Good Faith: It is well established that there is NO duty to bargain in good faith unless some conditions are met.
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. v. Ontario (Minister of Health and Long-Term Care) (2011, Ont CA)
This was an appeal of two orders of the Divisional Court declaring that the provisions in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (the DIDFA) and the Ontario Drug Benefits Act (the...
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. v. Ontario (Minister of Health and Long-Term Care) (2011, Ont CA)
This was an appeal of two orders of the Divisional Court declaring that the provisions in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (the DIDFAâ) and the Ontario Drug Benefits Act (the...
'Unfair' agreements may be rejected by the court
Generally, when a signor signs a contract, they are bound by it. However, courts have created exceptions to set aside a contract if they are unconscionable (when there is unequal bargaining power...
Knowledge is treated differently than action for public policy
Generally, the courts have stated that they will not lend their aid to a person whose claim is based upon an immoral or illegal act.
No waiver necessary for instances of implied consent
There is likely no need for a waiver in situations where implied consent exists. Implied consent exists when there are known risks. For example, in sporting events, there is implied consent for...
No waiver necessary for a medical emergency
In the event of a medical emergency, the consent of the patient is not required when the doctor believes the treatment is necessary. For example, in M...
Contracts contrary to personal interests can be voided
Contracts contrary to personal interests may be found to be contrary to public policy, and voided by the court.
Contracts contrary to public policy from a statue
Ensure that you have understood all the rules, regulations, statues, and law that apply to your business before entering into any contracts. Hire counsel if necessary.
Claims of oppression
The registered holder and beneficial owner of a security can make an application to the court to give it a standing oppression claim.
Contractors need to specify payments for incomplete tasks
When drafting a work related contract, ensure that payment due for the completion of the task, as well as payment due for partial completion of the task is included and specify the...
Damages in the event of misrepresentation
When an individual makes statements that have the purpose of inducing an individual to enter into a contract, then a representation (a convincing statement) and possibly a warranty (a guarantee of a...
Information in a brochure can be held against a seller
Information within a manufacturer's brochure can act as a warranty. In several scenarios, the manufacturer will not be a party to the written contract; however, if the manufacturer publishes a brochure that...