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TSX Venture Exchange Rescinds “Founder Share Restrictions”
August 19, 2013
Since 2007 and 2008 the TSX Venture Exchange has had restrictions regarding the number of “founder shares” that could be outstanding after any new listing such as an IPO, reverse […]
Debbie Weinstein Named by Best Lawyers
August 13, 2013
We are pleased to announce that Debbie Weinstein has been named one of The Best Lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisition Law and […]
Some Important Pricing Policy Changes at the TSX Venture Exchange
August 12, 2013
In the first week of August the TSX Venture Exchange announced some important changes to its policies around pricing of certain securities. The changes are summarized by the TSXV as […]
Applying GST/HST to Goods and Services Provided To Customers located outside of Canada
August 6, 2013
Many businesses in Canada are unaware that goods and/or services they provide to customers located outside of Canada may be subject to GST/HST. For example, if your business provides services […]
Why You Need to Hire a Lawyer When Starting a Business
August 2, 2013
Although you may think that you can’t afford to hire a lawyer, obtaining legal counsel helps set your new business up for success from day one. There are a variety […]
Spherix Closes Rockstar Patent Acquisition Transaction
July 29, 2013
Spherix Incorporated (NASDAQ: SPEX) an intellectual property development and life sciences company, today announced that it has closed the previously announced agreement to acquire a group of seven patents in […]
Applying GST/HST to Goods and Services Provided Across Canada
July 22, 2013
GST/HST is the tax everyone forgets. It applies to supplies of most goods and services in Canada by most organizations – even those that are exempt from income tax. For […]
The Recovering Tech Sector in Ottawa
July 17, 2013
Although the number of technology sector employees in the National Capital Region is significantly lower than it was during the boom in the late 90s, the recovery in the last […]
Changes May be Coming to the Taxation of Testamentary Trusts
July 15, 2013
Changes may be coming to the taxation of testamentary trusts. Following comments made in the 2013 budget regarding access to graduated tax rates, the government released a consultation paper in […]
Is Facebook’s Further Expansion into Canada a Bad Thing?
July 10, 2013
When I first learned that Facebook was opening a second Canadian office in Vancouver, I thought “What great news!” That was until I heard the location had a one-year life […]
