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My Space, Your Business – When Things Go Wrong in a Commercial Tenancy – Part 2
Lockouts, Distraint & Tenant Rights in Ontario Commercial Leases In Part 1, we explored how the Ontario Commercial Tenancies Act governs lease agreements, the rights of landlords and tenants, and under what conditions a landlord may terminate a lease, including...
My Space, Your Business – When Things Go Wrong in a Commercial Tenancy – Part 1
Everything doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether you’re a landlord maintaining a building or a tenant trying to operate a business, adequate preparation saves time and money. A carefully-drafted lease under the Ontario Commercial Tenancies Act (the “Act”) can...
Indemnity Clauses in Business Contracts
What is an Indemnity Clause? An indemnity clause in a business contract is where one party agrees to cover another contracting party for potential losses and/or damages caused by the party and/or claims made by a third party. Simply put,...
Mitchell Besner joins Merovitz Potechin LLP
Merovitz Potechin LLP is thrilled to announce that Mitchell Besner has joined the partnership as head of the Business Law and Wills and Estates Groups as of March 1, 2021. With over 30 years of experience in practice, Mitch has...
UPDATE: Special Government Initiatives to Assist Canadian Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Over the recent weeks, there has been a panoply of government programs and special measures aimed at providing assistance to businesses and not-for-profit organizations that are facing growing hardship and challenges during COVID-19. While it may not be exhaustive of...
Tips for the New Entrepreneur Part 3: Overview of Corporate Governance
This third blog is an introduction on corporate governance issues and is part of a new series entitled “Tips for the New Entrepreneur” aimed at providing a New Entrepreneur with practical tips and pointers for exploring legal issues when setting...
