AI risk isn’t limited to AI companies. In venture deals and M&A transactions, AI reps and warranties are in the negotiation spotlight.
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Canadian tax mechanics shape deals. If you structure early with this in mind, you win twice: once in certainty and again in economics.
Read MoreThe best earn-outs turn uncertainty into alignment: structuring risk, incentives, and trust so both sides stay invested in the same outcome with minimal opportunities for dispute.
Read MoreWell-crafted earn-outs can bridge valuation gaps and move a deal forward, but they must be structured carefully to allocate risk appropriately and minimize opportunities for post-closing conflict.
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In Canadian cross-border deals, it’s important to be aware of some key regulatory matters that can affect deal closing.
Read MoreIn every sale or acquisition, there’s a point where numbers stop mattering and structure decides the outcome. The best buyers and sellers know a deal’s real value lives in its terms, not the headline price.
Read MoreSAFEs are the most common form of early stage financing, but they are far from simple. This Primer covers many of the FAQs we receive as lawyers about the SAFE.
Read MoreWhat are Investor expectations in a financing with respect to a company’s capitalization?
Read MoreWhat is a Data Room? How should you organize one? What should you be aware of when populating it? Let's get into it.
Read MoreIt’s generally better to set up a corporation sooner rather than later, to protect your business, ensure investability, and avoid major tax problems.
Read MoreThe annual Benefit Report is the primary requirement for maintaining status as a Benefit Company. Here’s what you need to know about the Benefit Report.
Read MoreCap Tables are a big part of the venture capital world, and critical to understand as a founder. This is our deep dive on cap tables. Buckle up.
Read MoreDisclosure Schedules are a significant part of the legal process when completing a Preferred share or institutional (VC) financing. What do you need to know when working with your lawyer to prepare one?
Read MorePrimer on Vesting Schedules: covering Time-based Vesting, Milestone-based Vesting, and Mixed Vesting.
Read MoreYou’ve raised some money, now what do you need to know before promoting?
Read MoreWe’ve created a quick primer of the process of raising capital under the EBC tax credit program.
Read MoreHow many directors should your early stage company have? Typically, 1 to 3 directors. Don’t be hasty to add to your board. You should protect your board as much as possible.
Read MoreThis is a primer on Stock Options and the questions about them that we most frequently receive.
Read MoreDepending on who you wish to have invest in your company, raising capital through the sale of securities can range from being a relatively complex process, to being a relatively simple one.
Read MoreIn short, the board of directors has the power to make decisions for the company while the board of advisors simply offer their advice and support to the board of directors.
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