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CAPITAL MARKETS AND M&A

• Looking for in-depth information about various types of M&A clauses? Check out the sub-topic Drafting Common Provisions for resources on drafting key clauses, including 16 newly added practice notes such as Termination Triggering Events in M&A Transaction Agreements and No-Shop and Go-Shop provisions.
• Check out our expanded Annual and Special Shareholder Meeting Matters topic 24 documents were recently added, including helpful precedents such as the following management information circular for a public company with drafting notes: Management Information Circular (TSX).

COMMERCIAL

• The Commercial Module contains useful content for many areas of practice, such as Consumer Protection. A time share agreement is a consumer agreement, since the consume acquires the right to use a property periodically as part of a time share plan. This Practice Note example contains some key considerations for drafting a time share agreement (Time Share Agreement Drafting: Key Considerations) under the Products and Services Management sub-topic of the Commercial Module.
• The ‘Lifecycle of Businesses’ topic is a collection of key precedents that apply to various stages of a business, from ‘Start Up’ to ‘Expansion’ to ‘Exiting’. Let’s start our business with a General Partnership Agreement template in the “Lifecycle of Businesses” topic under “Start Up” subtopic.

CORPORATE AND PRIVATE MEDIA

• Drafting a shareholder agreement? Take a look at the new Unanimous Shareholder Agreement (Annotated) (OBCA,CBCA), which provides valuable in-depth commentary to guide you through the process.
• Check out our new content on non-profit entities in Alberta. In addition to our materialson the Alberta Societies Act, we now cover the Alberta Companies Act, Alberta Extra-Provincial Non-Profit Corporations, Alberta Charitable Organizations, and Alberta Religious Societies.

EMPLOYMENT

• Federally regulated employers: make sure you are in compliance with the new amendments to the Canada Labour Code, which took effect on September 1, 2019. Check out the Minimum Employment Standards subtopic which summarizes federally regulated employees’ entitlements and employers’ obligations under the Code.
• Check out our new precedent Minutes of Settlement and Release (Sample) for a sample settlement agreement that includes payment of general damages, a retiring allowance, and legal fees, as well as a confidentiality clause and release.

FAMILY LAW

• Ontario: Learn about recent changes to the Family Law Rules with the latest Legislative Update; don’t get caught unaware of the changes to rules on child parties and experts!
• British Columbia: Make sure you are aware of the upcoming changes in assisted human reproduction in Canada in this Legislative Update.

FINANCE

• Reviewing a credit agreement? Consult our collection of sample clauses to access over 25 tailored clauses pertaining to credit agreements.
• Ensure you’ve considered the relevant due diligence issues involved in a loan transaction by referencing our Due Diligence in Lending Transactions Toolkit.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

• See the latest edition of the Directors’ Briefing. In this edition, read our discussion on blurring of lines in the actions of a director who is both a director and a shareholder of a corporation.
• Are you writing a Business Case for a project to be undertaken by your legal team/department? Then let our documents guide you through the process. Learn the importance of being able to review and understand internal business cases as distinct from an external business plan. Also, let us guide you through the key points to consider when preparing and submitting a business case to the organization -- whether you are requesting approval, asking for funding or simplyseeking buy-in.
• If you are trying to understand your organization’s culture and the roles and responsibilities of the different departments of your organization, ask the right questions with the assistance of our practice note on Understanding Your Organization.

INSOLVENCY & RESTRUCTURING

• Check out our Commercial Proposals Toolkit for a complete guide on preparing, filing and terminating / annulling a commercial proposal.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY

• Worried about the impact of the Trademarks Act amendments on Opposition Proceedings? See our new content and updated precedents under the subtopic Opposition Proceedings including new precedent Cross-Examination Request (Trademarks Office Letter) and updated precedent Counter Statement for a Trademark Opposition Proceeding (Intention to Respond).
• Check out the new Cybercrime Report which analyzes actual cybercrime attacks from July – December 2018. The report provides visibility and insight into transaction patterns and emerging cybercrime threats by region.

LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Consult our subtopic on Post-Trial Issues for helpful checklists on enforcing a judgment in a foreign jurisdiction, preparing a write of seizure and sale and attending a judgment debtor examination of a corporate officer.
• The Superior Court of Justice recently adopted a revised protocol on multi-jurisdictional class actions. Check out our Legal Update to learn more.

PERSONAL INJURY

• Ontario: See a new sample letter “Initial File Review (Defence) - Letter to Client Regarding MVA Accident Benefits Claim.”
• British Columbia: Check out the new updates to the B.C. Insurance (Vehicle) Regulations. The changes are set to come into force for September of 2019.

WILLS, TRUSTS & ESTATES

• Ontario: Check out our practice notes recently updated by Margaret O’Sullivan on Estate Assets (Valuation), Taxation of Trusts, and Ontario Estate Administration Tax and Similar Provincial Taxes.
• British Columbia: Consult with our Estate Administration toolkit  to obtain step-by-step guidance in various estate administration scenarios. Also check out our practice notes recently updated by Peter Glowacki on Administrator’s Year, Estate Assets (Timing of Distribution), and Personal Representative’s Duties Checklist.

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