What does “Incorporation” mean? What is a Corporation? How do Incorporations work?
Many Entrepreneurs wonder: What does “Incorporated” mean? Is incorporation necessary? What is limited liability?
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Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jul 22, 2019
- 4 min
When Would an Estate Need to be Probated? Can Probating be Avoided?
When a person dies with a will, the assets owned by the deceased person will form part of the deceased’s estate, but may or may not...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jun 18, 2019
- 3 min
Selling your Business? Don't Forget About Third-Party Consents
Whether you are selling your business vis-à-vis an asset sale (selling the underlying assets of the business) or a share sale (selling...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Apr 15, 2019
- 3 min
The Interplay Between Pre-Incorporation Contracts and Real Estate Deposits
A pre-incorporation contract is one in which a person (known as a functionary or promoter) enters into a contract on behalf of a...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Mar 13, 2019
- 4 min
Commercial Real Estate Transactions - Due Diligence Considerations for Vendors
This article is Part Two of the two-part series outlining key due diligence considerations for parties engaged in a commercial real...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Feb 11, 2019
- 4 min
Commercial Real Estate Transactions - Due Diligence Considerations for Purchasers
Conducting appropriate due diligence is a fundamental part of any commercial real estate transaction. For purchasers, due diligence is...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jan 12, 2019
- 3 min
Corporate Amalgamation: What is it, how is it done, why do it?
Amalgamation (also known as merger) in the corporate world refers to a process whereby two or more corporations unite to form one...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jan 6, 2019
- 3 min
Private Mortgage Lending: What Private Lenders Need to Know
As borrowers look to obtain mortgage financing for residential properties, many will continue to face difficulties securing such...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Dec 18, 2018
- 3 min
What Does it Mean to Personally Guarantee a Corporate Business Loan?
Many business owners will need to secure financing from a bank or other financial institution at some point during the business cycle....
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Nov 18, 2018
- 3 min
Attention Professionals: What You Should Know About Professional Corporations
Since late 2001, regulated professionals such as lawyers, accountants, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians, architects,...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Oct 15, 2018
- 4 min
Assigning Agreements of Purchase and Sale for Used Residential Properties
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) form of Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) for residential resale homes contains many...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Sep 20, 2018
- 5 min
Factors to Consider When Deciding Who to Appoint as your Estate Trustee
When providing instructions to your solicitor for preparing your Will, one of the first questions that he or she will ask is who you want...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Aug 23, 2018
- 3 min
When are you Personally Liable for your Corporation’s Debts and Obligations?
You’ve done your homework, consulted with your accountant and lawyer, and have decided that it is the right time to incorporate your...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jul 24, 2018
- 3 min
Structuring Your Company’s Share Provisions: Involve Your Lawyer and Accountant
One of the key considerations when incorporating a new company is how to structure the share provisions in the articles of incorporation....
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Jun 27, 2018
- 3 min
Protecting Your Interest in Land Via Registration of a Notice or Caution Against Title
There is a well-known term in law called “a bona fide purchaser for value without notice”. It refers to a person who has purchased a...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- May 23, 2018
- 3 min
Have a Mortgage on Your Property? Don’t Forget to Read the Standard Charge Terms
In the majority of residential real estate purchases, the purchaser must obtain a mortgage in order to finance the purchase of the...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Apr 24, 2018
- 4 min
How Marijuana Legalization Will Shake Up the Residential Real Estate Industry
The summer of 2018 will see the federal government pass historic laws that will allow Canadians to smoke, eat or vape marijuana in their...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Mar 29, 2018
- 4 min
The Co-Ownership Agreement: What is it and How is it Useful?
In today’s real estate market, with rising interest rates and stricter mortgage rules, it is becoming more and more difficult and...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Mar 16, 2018
- 3 min
Do You Have a Legally Binding Contract?
While it may seem like a simple answer, at times many people do not truly know whether they have a legally binding agreement with another...
Lawson, Clark & Oldman
- Feb 26, 2018
- 3 min
Commercial Lease Provisions Every Commercial Tenant Needs to Understand
A commercial lease can be for a business of any type and size. It can be a lease to run a convenience store, a large manufacturing...
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