Amity Xu * Following a marriage, for varying reasons, some may wish to assume their spouse’s last name. Though this task may seem daunting, the process itself is relatively uncomplicated. Conversely, although not required, individuals oftentimes choose to change their…
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Spousal Support: Two Models on Marriage and Post-marital Obligation
Wilson Kwong* When two spouses are married, they owe each other a mutual duty of support. If the spouses separate from each other, one spouse may have to pay spousal support to the other. There are three conceptual grounds recognized…
How to Regulate Shareholder Conflicts in a Shareholder Agreement
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…
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…
“I am not a cat” – Lawyer made the world laugh
By: Jeff Li The courtroom is a serious setting. Some judges may throw out some humourous remarks in the courtroom, but a lawyer dares not. In the eyes of your opponent, a joke can be conceived as satire or attack,…
False Light Privacy Torts Applied in Family Law Cases
By Catherine Tian and Jeff Li In the milestone case of Jones v. Tsige (2012), the Ontario Court of Appeal imported to Canada four US privacy torts: In the recent family law decision Yenovkian v. Gulian (2019), the Ontario Superior…
Severing a Joint Tenancy in Ontario
By: Catherine Tian and Jeff Li Joint tenancy is a common form of co-ownership for family holdings and estate planning. The main benefit of a joint tenancy is the right of survivorship: when one joint tenant dies, his or her…