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WFOE in China and Their Role in a Commercial Lease
Depending on the circumstances of the parties involved in a commercial lease agreement, the name of the tenant on the lease can vary where a wholly foreign owned enterprise is leasing the...
Make Sure Your Actions are Consistent with your NDA, or Risk Waiving All Confidentiality
This article outlines the importance of following conventions set forth in an NDA to prevent the loss of confidentiality.
Blog Bite: Can the limitation of liability protect a party against third party claims?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com looks at the relationship between shippers and railways to discuss how the latter's liability can be limited for third party claims.
Piece by Piece – 5 Legal Considerations for Startups
This article outlines five essential considerations for startups.
Commercial Leases in the Agricultural Sector
Commercial leases involving the lease of croplands may have various options for the minimum/additional rent clause.
The End of A General Partnership
Business partners tend to come and go. It is important to know your rights when it is time to part ways with your business partner.
Non-competition Clauses: Is 5 Years Too Long to Promise not to Compete?
This article discusses what is needed for a non-competition clause to be enforceable, specifically if 5 years is too long for a non-compete to be enforceable.
The Purpose of a Stock Option Plan
Stock options are often issued as a part of a company’s incentive program to the company’s and its subsidiaries’ key persons who are working on the company’s projects. The purpose of the...
Limited Liability Partnership: What is an LLP?
Are you starting a business related to law, accounting or medicine? These high risk fields often operate as a 'Limited Liability Partnership' (LLP).
When a Confidentiality Agreement Isn’t Enough…
This article describes how to protect specific confidential information, within or in addition to a Confidentiality Agreement.
Is An NDA Always A Good Idea?
This article discusses the advantages of an NDA, and key information to review before signing.
Option Plan Incentives Tied Directly to New Corporate Objectives - Cash Payments Eliminated for Directors
The Board of Calico Resources set new corporate objectives and revised its executive compensation policy to align with those objectives.
Blog Bite: Do you understand the nature of the IP that is being transferred?
This article discusses considerations including the use granted, territory, term, exclusivity, revocability, sub-licensing, termination, exclusivity and non-exclusivity, among others.
How Soon is Too Soon to ask for the NDA?
This article discusses NDA alternatives for startups when dealing with investors.
Drag-along Provisions: How, When, Why
Drag-along provisions are clauses in a stock option plan or some other form of agreement which grant investors and shareholders the right to compel the founders and other stockholders to vote in...
Adjustment Clause in a Stock Option Plan Allows Flexibility for Future Change
Triton Emission Solutions appointed a new director and Chairman of the Board. His compensation included a stock option plan.
Background IP Licensing Agreements Promote Innovation
Having a policy in place for sharing while protecting background IP can make or break a startup and its partners such as universities.
Advantages of an NDA
This article discusses the advantages of using an NDA.
What Happens When Leased Equipment is Installed in a Rental Property?
What happens when leased equipment is installed in a rental property, and the tenant fails to pay the rent? The answer can depend on whether the equipment has become a ‘fixture’.
Blog Bite: What are the benefits of drafting a shareholders' agreement when I hope to never use one?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com explains the benefits of a shareholders' agreement by analogizing the agreement to a marital agreement as well as descussing compulsory buy-out clauses.
Stock Option Plans Can Help Motivate and Retain Key Employees
SH Communications launched a new stock option plan to give their employees incentives to work harder and stay longer with the company. The assumption is that the employee option holder will want...
‘Sole Discretion’ Contract Renewal
Businesses today have become increasingly reliant on software as a service (SAAS) provided by other corporations. What happens if the SAAS contract is suddenly terminated or not renewed?
What Rights Attach to Your Shares?
Entrepreneurs and investors are rightly concerned about what rights attach to their shares, and what mechanisms are in place to protect those rights - these concerns are highlighted in a recent Ontario...
Can a competitor use my trademark on their website for comparative pricing?
Many websites use numerous brand names to compare pricing of each company’s products. Issues may arise when such ‘price-comparison’ websites are using other companies’ trademark names or designs. How is a trademark...