How to Properly Maintain Corporate Records for Legal Protection

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For business owners running a corporation in Canada, proper record-keeping is a legal requirement that ensures regulatory compliance and legal protection. At Cloudhaus Law, our incorporation services include preparing essential legal documents like the shareholder’s agreement, by-laws, and initial corporate resolutions. These corporate records form the backbone of your business operations, safeguarding against legal risks. […]

How to Navigate Canadian Securities Laws as a Business Owner

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As a business owner in Canada, understanding Canadian securities laws is essential for compliance and fostering trust with investors. These laws, overseen by securities regulators, govern the issuance and trading of securities, ensuring fair treatment for businesses and investors. This blog provides guidance on navigating these regulations to avoid legal pitfalls and support your business’s […]

Web3 Legal Issues: A Deep Dive for Cloudhaus Clients

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Welcome to the CloudHaus blog! As the digital landscape evolves, the emergence of Web3 technologies brings a new wave of legal challenges and opportunities. Web3, characterized by decentralized networks, blockchain technology, and smart contracts, offers transformative potential across industries. However, these advancements come with a complex array of legal issues that businesses and legal professionals […]

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Essential for Startup Success?

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Why Should Every Startup Hire a Lawyer? Imagine you’re an entrepreneur, excitedly bringing your startup to life. You’re pouring every resource into your business idea, but are you ignoring the legal side? Not hiring a lawyer is a gamble that many startups take, and it often ends badly due to the lack of a legal […]

Due Diligence Checklist For Buying A Franchise In Canada

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How a 30‑Minute Checklist Today Can Save You Years of Headaches Hi, I’m Irbaz Wahab, your Canadian franchise lawyer at Cloudhaus Law. I’ve helped open over 70 franchise locations around the GTA, and I’ve seen one simple truth: deals succeed or fail during franchise due diligence in Canada. If you skip the hard questions now, […]