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Can a Registered Massage Therapist Contact Clients After Leaving a Clinic in Ontario?
When a Registered Massage Therapist leaves a clinic or wellness centre, one of the most common questions is whether they can contact their clients after departure. The answer is not a simple yes or no. It depends on: • the terms of the agreement in place • whether a non-solicitation clause applies • the therapist’s obligations under the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario • applicable privacy and consent requirements In practice, the issue is not whether communication is
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How Shareholders Can Exit a Business in Ontario: Buyouts Explained
Exiting a business requires clear buyout terms and valuation methods. Learn how shareholders can exit in Ontario.
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How to Dissolve a Corporation in Ontario
Dissolving a corporation requires more than filing documents. Learn when it makes sense and what to address first.
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How to Incorporate a Medical Clinic in Ontario: What Physicians Need to Know
Physicians must follow specific rules to incorporate in Ontario. Learn how to set up a professional corporation properly.
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Who Owns the Patient? Client Ownership in Physiotherapy Clinics
Who owns the patient in a physiotherapy clinic? Learn how agreements and laws address client ownership and practitioner relationships.
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Should You Incorporate Your Business in Ontario?
Learn when incorporating your business makes sense, including key considerations around liability, contracts, tax, and long-term growth.
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Commercial Lease Agreements in Ontario: What Tenants Should Review Before Signing
Business owners signing a commercial lease in Ontario should carefully review rent obligations, personal guarantees, and assignment rights before signing.
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Why Contract Risk Is a Revenue Problem, Not Just a Legal Issue
Contract risk directly impacts revenue, deal velocity, and margins. Learn how unmanaged contract risk slows sales and procurement and why ongoing contract oversight improves execution.
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Common Professional Corporation Mistakes Regulated Professionals Make
Learn the most common professional corporation mistakes in Ontario and how to avoid compliance, authorization, and structural issues.
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What Happens After You Incorporate a Business in Ontario?
After incorporating a business, proper setup is critical. Learn what to do next to ensure your corporation operates correctly.
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Indemnities in Business Purchase Agreements: How Risk Is Actually Covered
Indemnities define how losses are recovered after a business purchase. Learn how they work and what to review.
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What Happens When a Physiotherapist Leaves Your Clinic
Physiotherapist departures can create operational and legal challenges. Learn how clinics should handle transitions and patient relationships.
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How a Properly Drafted Demand Letter Improves Your Chances of Getting Paid
When a customer fails to pay, many businesses assume the problem is timing, cash flow, or internal delay. They send follow-up emails, offer extensions, or wait for the next promised payment date.
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What Should Be Included in a Partnership Agreement in Ontario?
Partnership agreements define how businesses operate. Learn what should be included to avoid disputes and ensure clarity between partners.
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Fractional General Counsel for Contracts: Ongoing Legal Support for Growing Businesses
A fractional general counsel supports contracts on an ongoing basis, improving efficiency and reducing legal risk.
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Operating a Psychotherapy Practice in Ontario: What CRPO Compliance Actually Requires
CRPO compliance extends beyond clinical practice. Learn how structure, contracts, and privacy obligations affect your psychotherapy business.
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What Is a Fractional General Counsel and When Does Your Business Need One?
A fractional general counsel provides ongoing legal support embedded in your business. Learn when this model makes sense.
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Independent Contractor vs Employee in Ontario: The Legal Test Explained
Worker classification in Ontario depends on how the relationship operates. Learn the legal test and risks of misclassification.
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Changing From Federal to Ontario Incorporation
Changing From Federal to Ontario Incorporation
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Asset Purchase vs Share Purchase in Ontario: What’s the Difference?
Asset and share purchases are structured differently and carry different risks. Learn how each works in Ontario business acquisitions.
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Incorporating a Chiropractic Practice in Ontario: What You Need to Know
Many chiropractors in Ontario choose to incorporate as their practices grow, their patient volumes increase, and their financial needs become more sophisticated. Incorporation offers tax advantages and operational flexibility. However, chiropractors face an additional layer of responsibility because they are part of a regulated health profession. Their corporations must comply not only with the Business Corporations Act but also with the rules set by the College of Chiropract
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Why One Off Contract Reviews Are Costing Your Business More
Many businesses rely on one off contract reviews as a way to control legal spend. A contract is sent for review only when needed. Legal input is treated as an isolated event rather than part of an ongoing process. At first glance, this approach appears efficient. In practice, one off contract reviews often create hidden costs, delays, and inconsistencies that compound over time. Understanding why this happens is key to evaluating whether ongoing legal support for businesses i
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How to Set Up a Professional Corporation in Ontario Properly
Setting up a professional corporation requires more than filing. Learn how to structure it properly in Ontario.
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What Happens If You Incorporated Federally by Mistake?
What Happens If You Incorporated Federally by Mistake?
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