Case Study: Incorporation of an Ontario Professional Services Firm
An anonymized case study describing Frontier Law's assistance with the incorporation and initial structuring of an Ontario professional services firm.
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Aurora's 2025–2026 Fees and Charges By-law: What Businesses Should Know
An overview of Aurora's 2025–2026 Fees and Charges By-law and what updated municipal fees may mean for businesses operating in the Town.
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Construction Liens in Ontario: Why Most Fail Before Enforcement
Learn why most construction liens in Ontario fail before enforcement. Understand lien registration, perfection, deadlines, and common mistakes that cause liens to expire.
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Why Title Insurance Companies Are Now Reporting Entities in Canada
Learn why title insurance companies are reporting entities under FINTRAC in Canada. Understand AML requirements, identity verification, and what this means for real estate transactions.
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When Courts Step In: How Judges Override Private Legal Documents
Your contract or will isn't always the final word. Ontario courts can step in when documents are unconscionable, violate public policy, or fail to meet legal requirements. Here's when and why it happens.
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Can a Trustee Remove a Beneficiary From a Trust in Ontario?
Can a trustee remove a beneficiary? The short answer: usually not, unless the trust document says otherwise. Here's what trustees can and cannot do, and when courts get involved.
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ISC Register: What Ontario Corporations Need to Know About Shareholder Information Requirements
If you run an Ontario corporation, you need to keep an ISC Register. It's not optional, and the penalties for getting it wrong can be significant. Here's what you need to know.
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How American Companies Can Hire Canadian Talent Through an Ontario Corporation
US companies are looking north for talent, and Ontario corporations offer a straightforward path. Here's how American businesses are using Canadian subsidiaries to access skilled workers at competitive rates.
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Why DIY Legal Documents Often Create Bigger Problems in Ontario
That DIY will or contract template might seem like a smart way to save money, but it often creates bigger problems down the road. Here's what goes wrong and when you really need a lawyer.
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When Shareholder Agreements Override the OBCA — And When They Don't
Shareholder agreements can customize how your corporation works, but they can't override everything in the OBCA. Here's what you can change, what you can't, and why it matters.
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New Trust Reporting Requirements in Ontario: What You Need to Know
New trust reporting rules took effect in 2023, and they catch a lot of trusts that didn't have to file before. If you have a trust or are setting one up, you need to know what's changed.
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