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1158 articles on contract law, deals, policy and legal technology, including the full Clausehound and DealPrep blog archives.
Blog Bite: Why is an operating agreement important for protecting the joint venturer's individual interests?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com talks about how joint venturers may be found jointly and severally liable to their counterparties.
Blog Bite: Is an entire agreement clause enforceable against an unsophisticated party?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com looks at case law to discuss how the level of sophistication of parties can determine the enforceability of entire agreement clauses.
Blog Bite: When does a Non-profit have to inform tax authorities about changes to its mission in Articles of Incorporation and By-laws?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com seeks to answer the question of when does the tax authority need to be notified when a non-profit changes their mission.
Defending Your Business Name
Once your company has started to gain some 'traction' (subscribers, customers) you will turn a corner where it has its own brand and identity. At that point in time you will likely...
Blog Bite: Do the exchanges in a joint venture agreement ever constitute a security interest?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com points out the effect the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) can have upon documentation for joint ventures.
Blog Bite: Liability of directors, officers, who should be protected by the company's indemnification clause?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com illustrates why indemnification clauses should not be considered boilerplate, and why they should be reviewed frequently.
What are the relevant provincial laws to consider when incorporating in British Columbia?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides an extensive guide on both incorporating a business in the province of British Columbia, as well as the laws governing business regulation in...
Legal Tips and Tricks: Website Terms of Use and Consumer Protection Law
The article provides advice on Website Terms of Use and Consumer Protection Law.
Blog Bite: How is the termination date of an employee determined?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com talks about recent cases to illustrate the potential conflicts that can result from an uncertain termination date.
Blog Bite: What considerations must be given to governing law and dispute resolution for software licensing agreements?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com highlights some considerations for software licensees and licensors vis-a-vis governing law and dispute resolution.
Blog Bite: What's the best approach for more than one not-for-profit organization to combine efforts?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com sets out and discusses the various structures non-profit organizations can use to combine activities.
Blog Bite: What common bylaw-related pitfalls should non-profit organizations be aware of, and how can they be avoided?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com informs the directors, officers, and other staff of non-profit organizations of the fifteen most common pitfalls with respect to their corporate by-laws and the...
Blog Bite: Are there implied fiduciary duties in a joint venture agreement?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses implied fiduciary duties into joint venture agreements, specifically the duties to act in good faith and to not misuse venture revenues.
Blog Bite: Learn more about the 'fast track patent program'
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com provides a brief description on how the clean technology is emerging into a global industry.
Blog Bite: How do entire agreement clauses impact software licensing agreements?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com states that entire agreement clauses can be used to prevent consumers from relying on promises from software vendors that are not exclusively in the...
Legal Tips and Tricks: Negotiating an Agreement Should Start with a Blank Page
In this article, we describe four (4) simple steps to follow to make sure that your interests are protected when drafting a term sheet.
Blog Bite: What considerations should be taken when including a non-competition clause in a Chinese joint venture agreement?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses whether a non-competition clause in a joint venture agreement is permissible under China's 2008 Anti-Monopoly Law.
Blog Bite: How can a firm ensure that sensitive information shared with its joint venture partner is not abused?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com advises businesses on how they can insulate themselves from competitors (or opportunistic joint venture partners) seeking to poach employees or solicit clients.
Blog Bite: What can an employer do to manage the risk of wrongful dismissal claims?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com cautions against hasty termination of employees and briefly sets out guidelines to minimize the risk of wrongful dismissal.
Blog Bite: Can third parties who have not signed a contract be bound to its terms?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses a recurring problem of parties purporting to bind third parties to a contract. The author makes it clear that merely mentioning an individual...
Blog Bite: What clauses should be considered in drafting a shareholders' agreement that benefits all shareholders?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com explores five of the most common clauses in shareholders' agreements: shotgun clause, hard right of first refusal, soft right of first refusal, drag along...
Legal Tips and Tricks: The Minimum Age for Your Web/Mobile App Subscribers
This article provides guidance on how to moderate Minimum Age Requirements for Web/Mobile App Subcribers.
Blog Bite: What marketing strategies should joint ventures avoid in order to retain the protection of the exclusionary provisions for joint ventures under the CCA?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com states that joint ventures risk foregoing their limited exceptions under the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) by agreeing to engage in joint pricing, joint...
Blog Bite: Can an employee be terminated for cause because of a single breach of a company's privacy policy?
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses a recent decision by the BC Supreme Court. The author explains that the decision indicates that Courts are prepared to treat policy breaches...