Corporate book, minute book, company book, whatever you want to call it, for many corporations this (in)famous book is quietly gathering dust on a shelf. In a previous post, we discussed the importance of keeping the corporate book up to date. But what should entrepreneurs do should they unfortunately lose their minute book? As it […]
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I have previously written an article on shareholders agreements, a topic that covers many issues, some of which frequently turn up during discussions with my clients. One of these issues is undoubtedly both of interest and concern for many clients: the shotgun clause (also called “compulsory buy-sell clause”). The target Roughly speaking, a shotgun clause […]
Entrepreneur: The incorporation of my business, is it a good thing or not ? Lawyer: Whether it be from start-up entrepreneurs or from those doing business for a few years, this is one of the most frequently asked questions in business law. The answer to this question is not complicated, but somewhat complex, since it will […]
Whether this option is chosen at the time of incorporation or later, the incorporating documents of each joint-stock corporation includes a designation of shares and a description of their characteristics. This share capital represents the shares the corporation may issue to its shareholders. Thus, while all joint-stock corporations have a share capital, some have the advantage of a flexible, detailed […]
The old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is particularly appropriate when it comes to business law. I am often called upon by clients to resolve legal issues which could have been easily avoided had we used a preventive approached and addressed them in a timely manner. In an ill-advised effort to save on legal […]
Trade-marks are an important part of any company’s intellectual property, they exist to identify the trade source of products (and services) to potential customers. A business can also register its trade-mark under the trade-marks laws in their country, this registration is not mandatory but can often help a business when dealing with its trade-marks and […]