I was involved in a shareholder dispute matter with another partner of the company and was very frustrated. I decided to consult with Mr. Jeff Li. Upon consultation Jeff made an action plan for me and we put it into…
Category: Business Law Blog
The art of negotiation
Most people know that lawyers argue and fight in the court. Few people know, however, that lawyers are negotiators who constantly try to make a deal outside the court. Think about that: in the contexts of both family law and…
New Start-Up Visa Program In Force April 1
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced on January 24, 2013 the launch of a new entrepreneur program – the so called “Start-up Visa” program that is expected to help innovative immigrant entrepreneurs. Toronto lawyer Jeff Li, who provides both immigration law…
Trouble tenant evicted
[Below is a recent email from a client who is a landlord. Her trouble with the tenant started years ago when the tenant changed the lock without giving her a key. Measure should have been taken then to ensure the…
Fraud Alert – Do not disclose your information over phone calls
A client of mine had this recent experience. She buys and sells a number of homes, and one day she received a phone call from a 1-855 number. The caller claimed to be an investigation agent of the Canadian Revenue…
What to do if my home purchase cannot be closed?
When a home buyer enters into an Agreement of purchase and sale, the closing is expected in the near future. Yet not every purchase transaction will be closed as planned, which will inevitably lead to frustration and distress on the…
LMO and Work Permit Application Updates
Disclaimer: The contents below are provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a competent lawyer when dealing with their legal matters. Jeff Li is not responsible for any actions taken by reliance on…
Wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal and their remedies
What is a wrongful dismissal? The question looks simple, but is not. Most people would take its meaning by letters, and think the term simply means being dismissed wrongfully. But in Canada (as in most other countries) where freedom to…
Taxpayer relief and financial hardship
With the economic downturn, many individuals and enterprises are carrying major tax liabilities, typically with hefty penalty and interest charges. Oftentimes, if a taxpayer can pay any money, it will be applied to the interest and penalties only. That means…
The Investment Canada Act and Chinese Investment in Canada
[This is an interesting article by Mark Katz] When it comes to foreign direct investment, China and Canada have been described as a match made in heaven. Canada has vast natural resources but not necessarily the domestic financial capacity to…