By Catherine Tian and Jeff Li A principal objective of most shareholder agreements, including a unanimous shareholder agreement (USA), is to regulate potential shareholder conflicts. This objective is achieved by prohibiting share issuances and transfers except as specifically permitted by…
Category: Business Law Blog
What is a Shareholder Agreement, and What is it For?
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff J. Li, or another experienced business lawyer if you are concerned about your business law issues. By…
The Creation of a Corporation
By Catherine Tian Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff J. Li, or another experienced business lawyer if you are concerned about your business…
Top Ten Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Method of Carrying on Business
By Catherine TIAN Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Please contact the Law Office of Jeff J. Li, or another experienced business lawyer if you are concerned about your business…
Methods of Carrying On Business
By: Catherine Tian and Jeff Li There are various methods of carrying on business. Choosing the appropriate form of business organization is the first, and possibly the most important, step when you start the adventure. Here we discuss the advantages…
Jeff Li Settled a Tax Court Case with Department of Justice
After approximately two years of litigation, Jeff Li recently settled a tax court case with the Department of Justice of Canada (DOJ), avoiding a trial that could have lasted 5-6 days. In this case, the client is the owner of…
Express Entry for Immigration to Canada
By Ori Yang and Jeff Li Canada welcomes skilled people to apply for permanent residence. In 2015, the Express Entry system was introduced to expedite the immigration application process for skilled and experienced workers. It is “express” because once you…
When are you entitled to severance pay?
By: Ashley Iyathurai, Law Office of Jeff J. Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or another lawyer if you are concerned about your…
Fired with cause or without cause – Does it matter?
By: Ashley Iyathurai, Law Office of Jeff Jiehui Li Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact Jeff Li or another lawyer if you are concerned about your…
Ex Parte (Without Notice) Order (II) – How it is abused
By Jeff Jiehui Li (Cont’d) Abuse of ex parte motion While the law imposes heavy onus on the moving party seeking an ex parte order, in reality the ex parte motion can easily be abused. The most important “guarantee” that…