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1158 articles on contract law, deals, policy and legal technology, including the full Clausehound and DealPrep blog archives.
Why entrepreneurs are structuring operations using both a Canada-based corporation and a Delaware-based corporation?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com explores the benefits to Canadian entrepreneurs of using both Canadian and American based corporations.
Are the Robots Taking Over? Legal Research in the Future
Who ever thought we would live to see robots being hired as lawyers! The time has come, and one robot in particular has arrived to fulfill your legal needs. ‘His’ name is...
Commercial Lease – Overview
A commercial lease governs the terms between the tenant and landlord of a lease agreement.
The Mistake: Tenants Need to Know About Estoppel Certificates
We all hear about the big commercial deal where millions or even billions exchanged hands. But what we don’t hear about is an unusual document that can make or break that deal....
EVENTS: L-Spark 2016 Toronto
Clausehound will be attending the L-SPARK 2016 in Toronto.
EVENTS: Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow
Clausehound is attending the Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference & Tradeshow on June 8, 2016.
EVENTS: Business Transitions Forum
Clausehound is attending the Business Transitions Forum in a week on June 7 and 8, 2016.
EVENTS: York Angels Visit
Clausehound will be visiting York Angels in a week on June 7, 2016.
Blog Bite: Should notice of whistleblower immunity clauses be included in your written agreements with your employees and independent contracts?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the significance of two immunity provisions that apply to whistleblowers contained in new federal law (the Defend Trade Secrets Act).
Blog Bite: What measures can be taken to improve a company's privacy policies?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com is discussing how companies can better prepare their privacy matters to mitigate issues with trade secrets and intellectual property.
Avoiding lawsuits in lease deals
Lawyers are great assets for any real estate agent or realty team. They’ll help you craft a legally acceptable arrangement, but they have their limits.
Exclusive use clauses: A classic real estate newbie mistake
It felt like I had a gun to my head. Either lease up one of the most unpopular rundown buildings in Alberta or go bust. We made a classic real estate “newbie”...
The dangers of the insurance clause
The most hated of lease clauses – the insurance clause – is not only frequently ignored, but is also poorly understood by almost everyone in the real estate industry. And that includes...
Think like a lawyer, act like a leasing guru
You’re a professional. You’ve been trained to understand what your client needs. And you know how to find the best real estate. You and your client are excited, you sign the offers...
Cloud tools for businesses and law firms - Part 1: Five Reasons Lawyers Need Cloud Computing
When I think of the cloud, I think of a marshmallow-like floating bubble of air. When someone mentions the ‘cloud’ today, more often than not, they’re talking about a completely different cloud!...
Auto-Protecting Against Reverse Engineering Pirates
This article discusses the first steps to take in protecting your mobile apps from reserse engineering pirates and other forms of tampering.
Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement: Apple vs. FBI
Every system of government must balance individual privacy and rights, against state control. Where the lines are drawn determines what type of society we live in.
Blog Bite: How can businesses best update and modify online agreements in the USA?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com the author advises businesses on how they can update terms of use agreements. The author recommends websites make users agree to the modified terms......
The Panama Papers - What's Tech Got to Do With It?
Most readers understand that the Panama Papers exposes problematic tax havens and the users of such havens. However, the Panama Papers also expose a complex set of issues rolled into one big...
Blog Bite: How can online businesses ensure that their websites' terms of use are enforceable in the USA?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com speaks about how online businesses can ensure that their website terms of use is enforceable. The author recommends that the website terms of use...
I’ll Be There For You - Warranty Provisions for Defects
Most loyal Central Perk-loving ‘Friends’ addicts know the small details of each of their favorite Friends characters. It took, however, over 10 years and Google to finally solve the mystery that Chandler...
A-C-C-E-P-T: Find out What It Means to the Customer in Your Services Agreement
You are an entrepreneur with a brilliant idea for the next technological ‘sensation’. Understandably you're concerned about protecting your IP, you will likely focus on those parts of the MSA. This is...
Sign This or Lose Your Job! Can My Employer Really Do This?
This article examines the possibility of employee dismissal, as a result of the refusal to sign a modified employee contract.
Follow Your NDA Procedures or Risk Losing Confidentiality
This article discusses the importance of following NDA procedures to prevent the loss of confidentiality.