by John Wires | Jun 10, 2025 | Founder Stories, Incorporating, Intellectual Property, Share Capital, Shareholder Agreements
Usually, the articles of incorporation and company by-laws are not sufficient to protect the interests and expectations of each founding shareholder in a start-up. Even before outside investors come on board, many start-ups enter a shareholder agreement to protect...
by John Wires | Apr 10, 2025 | Founder Stories, Incorporating, LawBits, Small Business Financing
Many early stage companies in Canada are self-financed, either with founder loans, or loans from friends and family. Some founders consider protecting their loans against trade creditors and other lenders by entering a form of loan agreement or promissory note, along...
by John Wires | Apr 27, 2014 | Domain Names, E-Commerce Law, Founder Stories
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is not (and is not intended to be) legal advice. This is legal information only. Reviewing information about the law may help you understand whether you need legal assistance. Whether and how this information applies to your...
by Wires Law | Apr 12, 2014 | Founder Stories, Mergers & Acquisitions
Its not easy to sell your business. Like any other Entrepreneurship student, Nunzio Presta, Graduate of The Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, aspired to leave school with a fresh business idea that would jump start a successful career. His first...