Your Business Lawyer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Assignment, sublease, and termination strategy.

Terms of service and privacy policies.

Software development agreements, SaaS and licensing contracts.

Cross-border e-commerce compliance.

Cybersecurity and data governance guidance.

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.

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).