Therapists not personally liable for debts of bankrupt sports medicine clinic
Thursday, November 10, 2022James R.G. CookLitigationSports, Bankruptcy, COVID-19, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Business Corporations Act
A creditor who sees the owners of a bankrupt company start up a new profitably-looking business while walking away from the prior company’s debts may understandably feel that they have...
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Business founder obtains oppression remedy against investors
Thursday, April 8, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationBusiness Corporations Act, Corporate Law, Oppression Remedy
The oppression remedy in Canadian corporate law protects the reasonable expectations of stakeholders in a corporation. Shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders enter into...
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Hockey tournament dispute leads to shareholder oppression remedy
Wednesday, March 10, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationHockey, Business Corporations Act
Individuals involved in a small business venture may view themselves as equal partners, but if they make the decision to use a corporation for their business, they should be aware that the...
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Preparing for the ONCA Thursday
Thursday, November 12, 2020Clifford S. Goldfarb, James M. Parks, Heather KeachieNon-Profit and Charities, Corporate LawNot-for-profit Corporations Act (ONCA), Business Corporations Act, Ontario
The Not-for-profit Corporations Act (Ontario) (ONCA) that we have been waiting for since 2010 is likely going to come into effect on January 1, 2021 or shortly thereafter. When it comes into effect...
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