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Corporate directors’ conflicts of interests

By: Ben Hanuka Edited by: Rebecca Colley Directors of a corporation in Canada owe legal obligations arising out of conflicts of interests. In Canada, a director’s conflict of interests is generally defined as a situation where a director’s personal interests, whether financial or otherwise, may be at odds with the best interests of the corporation...

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Are non-competition restrictions enforceable?

By: Ben Hanuka Edited by: Rebecca Colley Non-competition commercial agreements are often used to restrict someone from engaging in a competitive business either during a business relationship...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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Mixed results in Newfoundland and Labrador trial involving franchisee takeover dispute

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works In 55668 Newfoundland and Labrador Limited v. Sullivan, a decision of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and...

Anthony Pugh Associate

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Fix it or nix it: the 5 key elements of a valid FDD

By: Ben Hanuka, Law Works Editor: Rebecca Colley, Law Works Based on recent court decisions, if your FDD does not contain these 5 key elements, it is...