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Tag-along or drag-along? Most shareholders have no idea what these mean until it's too late. When a majority shareholder wants to sell, minority shareholders can get left behind, stuck with new owners they never chose, or forced to sell at terrible terms.

In my experience, most business relationships show cracks within 12 to 24 months. That's when you realize the other person isn't the right fit. That they're—let's be honest—not a Monet. And yet, most entrepreneurs wait until after that point to think about shareholder agreements.

After years of practicing law, it still surprises me that the number one reason shareholder agreements fail is that most companies simply don't have one.

What is the minimum number of directors a charity or NPO can have in Canada? This short post answers this frequently asked question.

When I graduated from law school, I did what most new lawyers do. I traipsed around the office, asking everyone with an open door if they...

Last week, I was experimenting with ChatGPT for tax calculations and interpretations. Even with detailed prompts and guidance from...

The legal profession's biggest problem isn't technology, regulation, or competition. It's ego. We've spent centuries building a...

Legal services consistently rank among the least trusted professions. We have a collective branding problem that's destroying individual success. The issue isn't competence—it's communication.

Let me blow your mind: The legal profession is the only industry where competitors literally cannot enter the market (thanks, Law Societies!), yet we consistently undervalue and underprice our core services.

Are lawyers really trusted advisors, or are we just telling ourselves that story?

A volunteer handles supplies at a charity fundraiser, highlighting the need for proper vetting and legal agreements with third-party fundraisers in Canada.

A charity administrator checks donation records and invoices to prevent common filing mistakes that can lead to CRA revocation.

Synopsis Donation receipt compliance is a legal requirement that every Canadian charity must prioritize, it's more than a...

Synopsis The Government of Alberta has introduced new funding under the Agricultural Societies Act Alberta, offering $7 million to...

This AGLC rules update, effective April 1, 2025, marks the biggest shift in charitable gaming compliance in a decade and introduces a substantial overhaul to its Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook.

AGLC Amendments for use of proceeds for charities

Outsiders Law can help with your Preschool and Daycare needs to help ensure that you qualify for grants in Alberta.

This article highlights some of the major differences between the Alberta Societies Act and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.

Wondering whether you should incorporate or remain as an unincorporated association? Read on to learn why incorporating might be the answer.

Learn more about the new authorization regime in Canada allowing exemptions for humanitarian operations in terrorist-controlled areas!