Legal Spotlight: Shareholder Agreements and Disputes
John E. G. Gilgan,Katherine S. Grossi,Michael R. Henry,Robert W. Henry,Roger W. Nainby, February 25, 2013
An up-to-date and tailored shareholder agreement can provide critical protections and benefits to business owners. It defines the relationship between the shareholders and with the company. It describes who will lead the business and how key decisions are made. This booklet is a helpful...

Frequently Asked Questions: Extra-Provincial Registration in Ontario
John E. G. Gilgan,Katherine S. Grossi,Michael R. Henry,Robert W. Henry,Roger W. Nainby, January 25, 2013
Extra-provincial registration means obtaining a license from the Government of Ontario and/or filing any other required information, to carry on business in Ontario. All corporations incorporated (or continued) under laws other than an Ontario statute are required to file at least some...

What's Your Game Plan? Planning for a Successful Succession
John E. G. Gilgan,Katherine S. Grossi,Michael R. Henry,Robert W. Henry,Roger W. Nainby, January 25, 2013, previously published by Taken from 2010 Houser Henry & Syron presentation on succession planning on January 2013
This article is about the benefits and challenges of succession planning for a family business. Topics covered include: business transition options, keys to a successful succession plan, grooming a business for sale to an outsider and succession challenges.