Contracts form the basis of every business relationship. Contracts can be customized to fit the needs of the parties who choose to enter them. However, it is not uncommon for parties to default on their contractual obligations, leading to contract disputes and litigation. In the recent case of 10443204 Canada Inc. v. 2701835 Ontario Inc., […]
Category Archives: Corporate Litigation
Court of Appeal Clarifies Requirements to Assume Jurisdiction in Case with Multiple Defendants
When bringing a claim against a defendant for a civil matter such as fraud, it is important to understand the concept of jurisdiction, in order to ensure the claim is filed in the appropriate location. When all parties involved are in the same place and the entire matter occurred in that place, such as Ontario, […]
Incoming Corporate Disclosure Requirements for Those in ‘Significant Control’
Corporate transparency has become more of a focus for the Ontario legislature, as a means of imposing greater accountability among companies and business leaders. While anonymous actors can hide behind a corporate name or number, the ability to identify those in charge can reduce the incidence of fraud, or other financial misdeeds. To aid in […]