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Cross-Border M&A: Using Earnouts In Uncertain Markets

The use of earnouts in M&A transactions has increased over the past decade, and the current economic climate could encourage further use of this financing mechanism.

Canada Commercial

CM

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

How Unanimous Shareholder Agreements Establish Clear Frameworks For Corporate Governance

A Unanimous Shareholder Agreement (USA) is a powerful legal instrument that governs the relationship among shareholders of a corporation.

Canada Commercial

FR

Fillmore Riley

What Is M&A Litigation? What You Need To Know When A Deal Goes Sideways

No one knows your business like you do. When it comes to pursuing a merger or acquisition, however, it isn't enough to know your business inside out -

Canada Commercial

CM

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

A Franchisor's Best Defence Is A Strong Offence – Even On TikTok

In a recent Ontario lawsuit, ADP Direct Poultry Ltd. ("ADP") made jaw-dropping allegations against popular fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. ("Popeyes") regarding "unsafe and unlawful raw chicken."

Canada Commercial

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Canada's Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

Canada Commercial

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Rare Earn-out Decision Provides Guidance For M&A Transactions

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 6 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

SAFE And Sound: How Ontario Startups Can Raise Capital Smartly

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 5 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 4 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 3 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Minute Books: The Importance Of Maintenance

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

Business Succession Planning – Basic Principles

Canada Commercial

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

From Registered To Revoked: Important Compliance Issues For Canadian Charities

Canada Commercial

ML

McKercher LLP

Building A Resilient Talent Strategy: Stakes Are High (Video)

Canada Law Practice

RS

RSM Canada

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Remedies For Reprisal: Reinstatement And The Duty To Mitigate Under The Employment Standards Act, 2000

Canada Employment

LL

Lerners LLP

Stablecorp Raises $2.5 Million For QCAD Stablecoin

Canada Technology

GL

Goodmans LLP

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Charities & Non-Profits

From Registered To Revoked: Important Compliance Issues For Canadian Charities

If you are a Canadian registered charity, there are complex rules around the receipt and disbursement of property (e.g., gifts). This article covers the pitfalls and opportunities related to that property.

Canada Commercial

ML

McKercher LLP

Canadian Charities And Not-for-profits Should Consider Implementing Whistleblower Policies

There has been increasing public scrutiny on corporate governance and transparency in Canada. Well-thought-out governance strategies ensure smooth running of organizations, benefiting the public and economy as a whole.

Canada Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Increased Registration Enforcement Of The Charitable Fundraising Act (Alberta): What Do You Need To Know?

The Government of Alberta appears to have recently begun enforcing registration requirements under the Charitable Fundraising Act (Alberta) (the "CFRA") more strictly.

Canada Commercial

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

Overview Of The Personal Information Protection And Electronic Documents Act

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Harnessing AI For Efficient Grants Management

Canada Technology

RS

RSM Canada

The Many Advantages Of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) For Philanthropy

Canada Commercial

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Leadership Requires Courage! - Rahul Bhardwaj On Personal Growth And Leadership - Ep 34 (Podcast)

Canada Commercial

Alexa Translations

Episode 086: Creating Community Through Inclusion With Charlie Johnstone (Video)

Canada Commercial

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

Episode 086: Creating Community Through Inclusion With Charlie Johnstone (Podcast)

Canada Commercial

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

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M&A/Private Equity

Cross-Border M&A: Using Earnouts In Uncertain Markets

The use of earnouts in M&A transactions has increased over the past decade, and the current economic climate could encourage further use of this financing mechanism.

Canada Commercial

CM

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

What Is M&A Litigation? What You Need To Know When A Deal Goes Sideways

No one knows your business like you do. When it comes to pursuing a merger or acquisition, however, it isn't enough to know your business inside out -

Canada Commercial

CM

Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP

Canada's Q2 2025 M&A Landscape

The total number of Canadian M&A deals declined in the second quarter of 2025 as tariff disruption and uncertainty hampered dealmaking activity.

Canada Commercial

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Rare Earn-out Decision Provides Guidance For M&A Transactions

Canada Commercial

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 6 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

SAFE And Sound: How Ontario Startups Can Raise Capital Smartly

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 5 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 4 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

On Better Terms: Negotiating Private M&A Deals In Canada With Knowledge Of Market Approaches – Part 3 Of 6

Canada Commercial

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

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Compliance

How To Steer Clear Of Insurance Pitfalls

Managing insurance challenges remains a significant concern for fleet owners and operators. Rising premiums, liability claims, and cargo insurance disputes all pose financial risks to trucking businesses.

Canada Insurance

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Minute Books: The Importance Of Maintenance

A minute book is a comprehensive collection of records for a corporation, capturing its key activities, decisions and other relevant legal documents.

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

From Registered To Revoked: Important Compliance Issues For Canadian Charities

If you are a Canadian registered charity, there are complex rules around the receipt and disbursement of property (e.g., gifts). This article covers the pitfalls and opportunities related to that property.

Canada Commercial

ML

McKercher LLP

Blakes UpRound™: July 2025

Canada Commercial

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

FINTRAC Imposes Administrative Monetary Penalties On Securities Dealers

Canada Commercial

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Avoiding Rough Waters: OSC Consultation On Short Selling Restrictions

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

OSC Sets The Pace And Releases Service Standards

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Choosing The Right Corporate Law Firm

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Board Evaluations: Why The Most Effective Boards Regularly Assess Their Own Performance

Canada Commercial

PL

Procido LLP

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Venture Capital

Private Equity And Venture Capital Investors Showing Renewed Interest In The Defence Industry

With NATO members recently agreeing to increase defence spending to levels unseen since the Second World War, this is a timely opportunity...

Canada Commercial

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Prêt d'amorçage-investissement ou capital de risque : considérations d'ordre juridique pour favoriser la croissance

Avec la croissance continue de l'écosystème d'innovation canadien, de plus en plus d'entrepreneurs se posent la question suivante : comment financer la prochaine étape...

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Private Equity Secondaries: Adapting To Illiquidity And Risk

Global private secondary market transaction volume hit an all-time high of US$160 billion in financial year (FY)-2024, which is up 41 percent from 2023 and has surpassed projections.

Canada Commercial

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

PE Opportunities And Trade In The Spotlight At CVCA Invest Canada

Canada Commercial

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Key Takeaways – CVCA Year End 2024 Canadian Market Overview

Canada Commercial

F

Fasken

Venture Debt vs. Venture Capital: Legal Considerations For Scaling

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Points Importants À Retenir – Aperçu Du Marché Canadien Préparé Par La CVCA Pour La Fin De 2024

Canada Commercial

FF

Fasken (French)

Should Founders Incorporate Their Startups In The United States Or Canada?

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

A Conversation With Tamer Mohamed (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Latest Videos

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Episode 79: From Employee To Entrepreneur: Building With Intention (Podcast)

D

Dentons

Lessons In (Mis)Governance From The World's Richest Person: Governance Within A Founder-Dominated Corporation (Video)

PL

Procido LLP

A Conversation With Curt Sigfstead (Video)

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

ESG & Diversity - A Roadmap To Inclusive Sustainability (Video)

Alexa Translations

Episode 086: Creating Community Through Inclusion With Charlie Johnstone (Video)

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

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