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Before Renewing an IT Services Contract, Review the Relationship Behind It
An IT contract renewal can carry forward obligations developed for an earlier stage of the customer relationship. Reviewing the agreement before the notice deadline gives leadership an opportunity to address expanded scope, outdated pricing and commitments that have become difficult to deliver.
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Do You Need a Partnership Agreement in Ontario?
Businesses with partners benefit from a partnership agreement. Learn when and why it is needed.
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10 Mistakes Business Owners Make Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest financial commitments a business will make. Learn the most common mistakes business owners make before signing and how to avoid costly surprises.
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When Legal Becomes an Operating Function: The Case for a Fractional General Counsel
A fractional general counsel becomes critical when legal work impacts execution. Learn when your business is ready.
2 min read


What Executives Should Expect From a Fractional General Counsel
A fractional general counsel should do more than review contracts. Learn what the role looks like at the executive level.
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10 Commercial Lease Clauses Ontario Business Owners Should Review Carefully
Commercial leases contain more than rent and term. Here are ten clauses Ontario business owners should review carefully before making a long-term commitment.
7 min read


Aligning SaaS Agreements, SLAs and Data Processing Terms
Enterprise SaaS commitments often sit across subscription agreements, service-level schedules and data processing terms. Reviewing those documents together helps leadership identify conflicting obligations and understand what the business has agreed to deliver.
7 min read


Buying a Dental Practice in Ontario: Legal Checklist for Dentists
Thinking about buying a dental practice in Ontario? This guide explains the key legal issues dentists should review before completing a practice purchase.
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SaaS Renewals and Account Expansion: Why Ongoing Commercial Counsel Matters After the First Sale
Growing an existing SaaS account can change more than subscription revenue. New services, customer entities and negotiated concessions may alter the commercial arrangement. Fractional General Counsel provides continuity as leadership and sales assess those changes and negotiate the next stage of the relationship.
6 min read


Why One Off Contract Reviews Break Down as Your Business Scales
For many businesses, legal support starts with one off contract reviews. An agreement comes in. It is sent out for review. Comments are returned. The process repeats as needed. At an early stage, this works. As the business grows, the limitations of this approach become more visible. Not because the reviews themselves are wrong, but because the model is not designed for scale. Each Contract Is Treated in Isolation One off reviews focus on the document in front of you. There i
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Record Retention and Transfer When Leaving a Clinic: What Ontario RMTs Need to Know
When a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) leaves a clinic or wellness practice, one of the most important and often misunderstood responsibilities involves client records. Managing health records correctly is essential to comply with both the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) and Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) . Mistakes in record transfer, retention, or access can lead to professional misconduct findings, privacy breaches, or clie
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Can a Business Get Out of a Commercial Lease Early in Ontario?
A business can change considerably during the life of a commercial lease. The company may outgrow the premises. Revenue may decline. Operations may move online. A new location may become more attractive. The business may be sold, reorganized or closed altogether. Whatever the reason, one difficult question can follow: Can the business simply end the commercial lease early? Usually, the answer depends heavily on the lease itself and the circumstances surrounding the tenancy. A
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