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The key to a successful equity financing round

Securities Practice Notes

Whether your company is just starting out or has already achieved a level of growth, almost every business will eventually need capital to fuel expansion or tackle new projects. Equity financing is a tried-and-true way to secure this capital, but […]

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The impact of generative AI on employer–employee relationships in the video game industry

Labour and Employment Communiqué

Montreal is a leading Canadian centre for video game development and production. Since the industry’s nascent years in the early 1990s, many leading video game developers, producers and publishers have called Montreal home, lured in no small part by the […]

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Conventional and Cyber-Related Fraud: Prevention Goes a Long Way

MT Cybersecurity Blog

Conventional and cyber-related fraud schemes are on the rise. These include fake supplier fraud and CEO fraud, which seek to misappropriate funds, and phishing, which targets confidential information. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre stated in its latest annual report (2022) that […]

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Good faith: The foundation of real estate transactions in Quebec

Real Estate Report

In Quebec, good faith is more than just an abstract concept. It is explicitly outlined in the Civil Code and plays a vital role throughout the entire real estate acquisition process. The duty to act in good faith is especially […]

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New succession strategies for businesses

Wealth Matters

With thousands of baby boomers due to retire over the next few years, many private companies will need to prepare for their succession. To facilitate business transfers, two new tax measures were incorporated into the Income Tax Act (“ITA”) effective January 1, 2024. Making […]

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Développements récents concernant l’écoblanchiment (ou la mascarade verte)

EnviroNotes!

Les entreprises canadiennes doivent se préparer à des changements majeurs en matière d’écoblanchiment (ou de mascarade verte), à la suite de l’adoption, le 20 juin dernier, du projet de loi C-59[1] (PL C-59), qui modifie la Loi sur la concurrence (LC). Ce que […]

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Expropriation and real estate law in Quebec: A paradigm shift

Commercial Litigation Communiqué

The Act respecting expropriation (ARE) and the Act to amend the Act respecting municipal taxation and other legislative provisions (AARMT) were both passed by the Quebec National Assembly at the end of 2023 and mark a significant paradigm shift in expropriation and real […]

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Planning a successful business sale

Wealth Matters

Selling a business is a complex process requiring extensive legal planning. To unlock the highest value at the lowest risk and make sure the sale goes off without a hitch, business owners have to prepare appropriately. The following are some […]

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Evolving legal requirements for Fintech Lenders in Canada

Financial Services & Restructuring Communiqué

From a niche industry trend, financial technology (“Fintech”) has become a major disruptive force in the global financial landscape over the past 10 years. The concept of Fintech refers to new technologies that aim to enhance the delivery and use […]

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When a tenant wants to downsize or break a commercial lease: Perspectives from both sides

Real Estate Report

Introduction Today’s economic climate has businesses re-evaluating their office space needs, resulting in surging vacancy rates in Québec’s office market. This shift presents challenges for landlords and tenants alike. This article explores the options available to both parties when a […]

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