Artificial intelligence ("AI") has rapidly transformed the way businesses, creators, and professionals develop content. From generating written works and artwork to composing music, creating audiovisual content and assisting with software development, generative AI has become an increasingly common tool across virtually every industry. While these technologies create exciting opportunities for innovation and efficiency, they also raise complex legal questions concerning copy

When musicians come together to form a band, the legal structure of their relationship is rarely the first thing on their minds. The focus is understandably on the music, writing, recording, performing and building an audience. However, as a band begins performing, earning revenue, purchasing equipment, entering into contracts and creating valuable intellectual property, its legal and business structure becomes increasingly important. Depending on the circumstances, band memb

Professionals in Ontario may have several options when deciding how to structure their practice. For members of certain regulated professions, one option is to practise through a professional corporation. A professional corporation is a corporation established under Ontario's Business Corporations Act (“OBCA”) that is authorized to practise a regulated profession. Unlike an ordinary business corporation, a professional corporation is subject not only to Ontario corporate law

You open your inbox and find a letter demanding that you immediately stop using a business name, photograph, design, song, software, confidential information or other intellectual property. The letter alleges that you have infringed another party's rights, requires certain action by a specific deadline and threatens legal proceedings if you fail to comply. What should you do? Alternatively, you may be the business or rights holder on the other side. You discover that another

Ontario's corporate and business filing system has undergone significant modernization in recent years. As businesses increasingly operate digitally and corporate documents are routinely prepared and executed electronically, the ability to manage corporate filings online has become increasingly important. The Ontario Business Registry ("OBR"), originally launched on October 19, 2021, provides businesses, not-for-profit corporations and their professional advisors with online

Choosing the appropriate business structure is one of the first and most important legal decisions entrepreneurs face when starting a business. The legal structure you select can have significant implications for taxation, liability, financing, management, succession planning, and the long-term growth of your business. In Ontario, entrepreneurs generally choose from four primary business structures: sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and co-operatives. Each st

One of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask when starting a business is whether they should incorporate federally or provincially. While both structures provide many of the same benefits, including limited liability protection and a separate legal identity, there are important differences that may affect your business as it grows. The right choice will depend on a variety of factors, including where you intend to operate, your expansion plans, branding strategy, admini

One of the first decisions entrepreneurs face when starting a business is whether to incorporate or simply register a business name. For many entrepreneurs, the decision between incorporation and business registration can affect everything from liability protection and taxation to financing opportunities and long-term growth. While both options allow you to operate a business, they differ significantly in terms of liability protection, taxation, ownership structure, financi

For entrepreneurs and growing businesses, establishing a clear and recognizable presence in the marketplace is essential. One of the first steps in building a brand is selecting and protecting the right name. This often involves choosing a corporate or business name, registering a trade name, securing a domain name, and where appropriate, obtaining trademark protection. Although these concepts are closely related and may overlap, each serves a distinct legal and commercia