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Why Do You Need a Lawyer to Do Your Incorporation?

Incorporating your business is a significant milestone that involves navigating a complex legal landscape. While some entrepreneurs may consider managing the process themselves, it is essential to recognize the intricacies and potential legal challenges that can arise. To ensure a smooth and legally sound incorporation, enlisting the expertise of a qualified business lawyer is highly …

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6 Essential Steps Before Purchasing a Franchise

Franchise Law / By shnierlaw.ca

Many ambitious entrepreneurs purchase a franchise operation for various reasons. They may love and admire a particular brand, see an opportunity to open in an underserved market, or want to run a business that leverages the success and reputation of a respected name. Whichever reason applies to you, opening an established franchise is often much …

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What is FINTRAC’s Role in Canadian Financial Transactions?

Fraud Prevention / By shnierlaw.ca

At any given time, billions of dollars are being moved between accounts around the world. In most cases, these transactions involve trades in real estate, paying bills, transferring funds to family members, purchasing goods, or donating to a favourite charity. However, there are instances when large sums of money are being moved for nefarious reasons, …

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The Advantages of Mediation During Divorce

Family Law / By shnierlaw.ca

Divorce proceedings are often emotionally-charged affairs that can create an adversarial environment for all parties involved, especially when money, property, and child custody are involved. They also tend to be expensive as legal bills stack up during negotiations or in family court. One approach to settling divorce issues is through the mediation process. This approach …

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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Crypto-Fraud

Fraud Prevention / By shnierlaw.ca

Over the past several years, there has been a lot of hype over investing in cryptocurrency as a new, tech-driven money-making opportunity. According to the Bank of Canada, the share of Canadians owning Bitcoin rose from 5 percent in 2018 – 2020 to 13 percent in 2021, an incredible jump in the number of people …

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I was divorced outside of Canada; can I get married in Ontario?

Family Law / By shnierlaw.ca

Did you get divorced outside of Canada and have questions about it? The issue of Divorce is governed by the Divorce Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.), a federal Act, while Marriage, is an issue administered by each province. In Ontario, the Marriage Act, RSO 1990, c M.3 is the relevant legislation. The quick …

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Top 5 things to look for in the Franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document

Franchise Law / By shnierlaw.ca

By: Jonathan Mackenzie I am thinking of Purchasing a Franchise. What should I look for in the Franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document? Whether you are purchasing a Franchise for the first time, or you are renewing your Franchise Agreement with a Franchisor, it is important that you work with a Franchise Lawyer to fully understand the …

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