Food manufacturing is one of Canada’s most tightly regulated industries, and even the most careful companies face the risk of...

In mid-2025, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) released a sobering update: trade disruptions are increasingly choking growth in Canada’s food and...

Food manufacturing has always been a complex business. Between strict regulations, ingredient shortages, and constant consumer scrutiny,...

You have scoped the project, written the code, and delivered the final product. Then your client stops responding. No payment. No...

Psychotherapists in Ontario are regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), which establishes the legal...

A Fractional General Counsel is a licensed lawyer who provides ongoing, part-time legal support to a business without the cost or...

Even the most well-meaning business owners make costly contract mistakes, often without realizing it. Whether you are using templates...

When you hire a web designer, project manager, or part-time assistant, getting their classification right is crucial. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can lead to major tax penalties, wrongful dismissal claims, and regulatory exposure. What Is the Legal Test for Classification? In Ontario, and under Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules, there is no single determining factor to decide whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor. Instead, cou

For service-based businesses, clear expectations are everything. When deliverables are not well-defined, “extra work” can quickly turn into unpaid hours, strained relationships, and legal complications. A well-drafted service agreement is not just a formality. It is a legal safeguard that defines your scope, sets payment expectations, and establishes how changes and disputes will be handled. What Is Scope Creep? Scope creep occurs when a client requests additional work outsid

Contracts are the foundation of every business relationship. Whether you are hiring a contractor, purchasing supplies, or leasing commercial space, a well-drafted contract establishes how the relationship operates, how risk is shared, and how disputes are resolved. Yet, many businesses rely on generic templates that fail to address key legal details. Missing or unclear clauses can expose a company to financial loss, operational disruption, and potential litigation. Below are

Starting a business is an exciting milestone, but it also brings complex legal responsibilities that many new entrepreneurs overlook. It can be tempting to handle incorporation, contracts, and registrations on your own to save costs. However, skipping proper legal guidance at the beginning can lead to expensive problems later. The right legal foundation protects your investment, clarifies ownership, and positions your company for long-term growth. Why Legal Guidance Matters S

In today’s fast-paced business environment, legal risks lurk in unexpected places. One contract oversight, a mismanaged compliance issue,...