Question 1

Business Formation

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 2

Contracts and Commercial Agreements

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 3

Employment Law & HR Advisory

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 4

Regulatory  Compliance & Licensing

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 5

​Brand Protection & Intellectual Property

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 6

​Franchising

Accepted Answer

• Preparation and review of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and franchise agreements.
 • Advice for franchisors and franchisees on compliance, renewal, and enforcement.

Question 7

Commercial Leasing

Accepted Answer

• Lease drafting, negotiation, and review (office, retail, industrial).
 • Assignment, sublease, and termination strategy.

Question 8

Technology, SaaS, and E-Commerce

Accepted Answer

• Terms of service and privacy policies.
 • Software development agreements, SaaS and licensing contracts.
 • Cross-border e-commerce compliance.
 • Cybersecurity and data governance guidance.

Question 9

Contests, Promotions, & New Product Launches

Accepted Answer

• 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.

Question 10

Cross-Border Expansion & Immigration for Businesses

Accepted Answer

• 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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