Your Business Lawyer

Business Formation  

• Guidance on entity selection: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations (Canada/USA), or LLCs (USA only).

• Incorporation and registration in Ontario, federally in Canada, and in U.S. jurisdictions.

• Drafting founding documents: by-laws, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, partnership agreements.

• Cross-border structuring and compliance for U.S. based Canadian businesses or vice versa.

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Contracts and Commercial Agreements​

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements: service contracts, NDAs, licensing, supply, distribution, and joint ventures.

• Cross-border contract support for U.S.-Canada transactions.

• Dispute resolution and enforcement strategies.

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Employment Law & HR Advisory

• Employment agreements (Canada and U.S. compliance where applicable).

• Workplace policies, handbooks, and procedures.

• Advice on hiring, discipline, termination, severance, and independent contractor relationships.

• Compliance with ESA (Ontario), OHSA, AODA, and cross-border employment considerations.

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Regulatory  Compliance & Licensing

• Business licensing, professional compliance, and permits (Canada & USA).

• Industry-specific compliance (e.g., food, retail, e-commerce, import/export).

• CASL (Canada Anti-Spam Law) and CAN-SPAM (U.S.) compliance reviews.

• Data protection and privacy policies.

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​Brand Protection & Intellectual Property 

• Trademark search, registration, and enforcement (Canada).

• Copyright registration, licensing, and enforcement. (Canada).

• Review of branding, media, and marketing contracts.

• Clarifying ownership of IP created by employees, contractors, and collaborators.

• Guidance on copyright for content creators and photographers.

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​Franchising

• Preparation and review of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements.

• Advice for franchisors and franchisees on compliance, renewal, and enforcement.

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Commercial Leasing 

• Lease drafting, negotiation, and review (office, retail, industrial).

• Assignment, sublease, and termination strategy.

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Technology, SaaS, and E-Commerce

• Terms of service and privacy policies.

• Software development agreements, SaaS and licensing contracts.

• Cross-border e-commerce compliance.

• Cybersecurity and data governance guidance.

 

Contests, Promotions, & New Product Launches

• Legal compliance for promotional contests, giveaways, and sweepstakes (Canada and U.S.).

• Drafting official rules and terms of entry to comply with provincial, federal, and FTC regulations.

• Review of promotional marketing strategies for compliance with advertising laws.

• Guidance on launching new products and services, including disclaimers, warranties, labelling, packaging, and consumer protection requirements.

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Cross-Border Expansion & Immigration for Businesses

• U.S. work visa strategies for Canadian businesses (L-1, TN, H-1B, etc.).

• Business immigration and investor pathways in Canada.

• Support for companies hiring foreign workers in Canada (LMIA, work permits).

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