The Goodmans Technology Startup Guide provides an overview of the following primary legal issues that founders of technology startups should consider:
Choosing the right business structure
Protecting intellectual property
Building a strong foundation
Raising Capital
Building the right relationships
Interacting with the public
Ignoring legal issues can stifle the growth or even destroy the potential of promising high-tech companies. A business must address legal issues in a practical manner at the outset to build a strong foundation and create every opportunity for it to achieve its full potential.
In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Supreme Court of Canada considered the correct interpretation of the term “transmission line”, as used in sections 43 and…
Ulnar collateral ligament (“UCL”) injuries – tears of damages to the inner elbow ligament - have been a challenge for baseball pitchers of all skill levels since the sport’s inception. Baseball fans…
As digital threats become increasingly sophisticated, protecting Canada’s defence supply chains has never been more important. To address this challenge, the Government of Canada introduced the…
In a strategic move to expand its services to large law firms, BC-based legal technology company Clio has acquired UK-based ShareDo. Founded in 2011, ShareDo is a provider of adaptive work management…
The 2025 TSX Venture 50 list has been released, showcasing the top 50 best-performing companies on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) over the past year. This year’s list was compiled based on a new…
In Toronto District School Board v. Meta Platforms Inc. et al. (2025 ONSC 1499), Ontario Superior Court Justice Leiper dismissed a motion to strike a lawsuit commenced by the Toronto District School…
Goodmans LLP is advising Apex Group Technologies Inc., a company backed by Round13 Capital, in connection with its agreement to acquire at least 51% and up to approximately 64% of the shares of…
Goodmans advised TD Securities Inc. in connection to its role as financial advisor and independent valuator for the Special Committee of the Board of Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei”) in its go-private…
Goodmans LLP represented the Board of Quipt Home Medical Corp. (or the “Board”) in connection with a notice from Philotimo Fund LP, an entity affiliated with Kanen Wealth Management LLC, announcing…
Goodmans LLP acted for the Board of Directors of WonderFi Technologies Inc. (or the “Board”) in connection with the restructuring of the WonderFi Board of Directors…
Goodmans LLP acted for Browning West, LP in connection with its successful campaign to remove and replace certain members of the Board of Directors of CAE Inc. (including the Chair of the Board) and…
Goodmans LLP advised Converge Technology Solutions Corp. in the successful acquisition of all of its issued and outstanding common shares by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital…
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 96 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across…
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is…
Goodmans Partner Allan Goodman recently sat down with Lexpert to discuss the resurgence in tech M&A activity. The article, "Canadian tech M&A: Looking ahead to 2025" captures his insights from…
