On May 12, 2020, Ontario passed Bill 190, the COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020 (“Bill 190”). Bill 190 was established to […]
How Bill 190 Assists Corporations Amid COVID-19 Restrictions. Read More
As the rate of recovery from COVID-19 exceeds the rate of new infection, the Province of Ontario has begun to implement preliminary measures to gradually
COVID-19: Reopening Ontario Read More
In the context of COVID-19, the ongoing performance of contracts has become difficult for many individuals and commercial parties. Some have had travel plans cancelled,
COVID-19: Force Majeure vs Frustration of Contract Read More
It is generally well understood that directors of a corporation owe a duty to act and make decisions in the best interests of the corporation.
BARRISTON BRIEFS: Acting in the Best Interests of the Corporation Read More
The change: In November of 2018, an amendment to the reporting rules in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), came into effect.
BARRISTON BRIEFS: Recent Changes to Privacy Law – New Reporting Requirements Read More
New changes to corporate registers came into effect on June 13, 2019 for all corporations governed by the Canadian Business Corporations Act. These changes will
BARRISTON BRIEFS: New Rules on Record Keeping for Federally Governed Corporations Read More
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Joanne McPhail talks about buying shares: I have a client who sent me a Letter of Intent that she
BARRISTON BRIEFS: Buying Shares Read More
We often get asked about what costs are associated with being incorporated, aside from the initial start-up fees. This is an excellent question, as you
BARRISTON BRIEFS: The Ongoing Costs of Incorporating Read More
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Joanne McPhail (certified specialist) talks about Trade Name v. Trademark. Watch our YouTube video to learn more on the
BARRISTON BRIEFS: Trade Name v. Trademark Read More
