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Corporate Law and Procedure offers a unique balance between both the theoretical and practical elements of corporate law. This thorough but straightforward text provides a contextual framework by anchoring the discussion within a developing case study. Readers follow along as the ongoing scenarios illustrate the full life cycle of a single corporation, including its startup, growth, maintenance, and dissolution.

Comprehensive without being complex, Corporate Law and Procedure provides rich content for both introductory and more in-depth courses.

• Coverage of legal foundations helps readers understand procedural requirements for creating and maintaining a corporation
• An evolving “fact scenario” illustrates the life cycle of a corporation
• Key terms and concepts clearly defined
• “Further Study” section provides additional depth, with chapters on not-for-profit organizations, public corporations, securities law, and more
• Updated references to statutes
• Numerous sample forms included
• Learning objectives, chapter summaries, review questions, and glossary

Part I: Introduction

• Chapter 1: Introduction: The Regulation of Business in Canada
• Chapter 2: Methods of Carrying On Business and Other Activities

Part II: Choosing a Business Form and Name

• Chapter 3: Carrying On Business as a Sole Proprietor
• Chapter 4: Carrying On Business as a Partnership
• Chapter 5: Carrying On Business as a Corporation
• Chapter 6: Naming a Business

Part III: Creating and Organizing a Corporation

• Chapter 7: The Incorporation Process
• Chapter 8: Organizing the Corporation

Part IV: Post-Incorporation, Transactions, and Changes

• Chapter 9: Post-Incorporation Matters
• Chapter 10: Corporate Transactions
• Chapter 11: Corporate Changes

Part V: Topics for Further Study

• Chapter 12: Directors’ and Officers’ Liabilities
• Chapter 13: Public Corporations and Securities Law
• Chapter 14: Debt Financing
• Chapter 15: Not-for-Profit Organizations
• Chapter 16: License, Permit and Insurance Considerations (available online only)

Glossary
Index

Chapter 1: The Regulation of Business in Canada

Instructor Resources

• Instructor's Guide
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Test Bank

For free instructor resources, please contact instructor support.

Contents

• Chapter 8
• Chapter 10
• Chapter 16

Chapter 8: Organizing the Corporation

• All Additional Chapter 8 Content

Additional Figures

• Figure 8A  Mock-Up Certificate of Incorporation for Top of First Page of Articles
• Figure 8B  Long-Form Organizational Bylaw No. 1
• Figure 8C  Bylaw No. 2 for ChargeItUp!
• Figure 8D  Directors' Organizational Resolutions
• Figure 8E  Sample Notice of Shareholder Rights
• Figure 8F  Approval of Form of Share Certificate
• Figure 8G  Adoption of a Pre-Incorporation Contract
• Figure 8H  Special Resolution Establishing Number of Directors Within a Range
• Figure 8I  Shareholders' Ledgers—ChargeItUp!
• Figure 8J  Securities/Stock Transfer Register—ChargeItUp!

Additional Appendixes

• Appendix 8.1  Checklist Re: Organizing an Ontario Corporation
• Appendix 8.2  Comparison of Ontario and Federal Statutory Provisions According to Topics
• Appendix 8.3  Sample Share Certificate
• Appendix 8.4  Sample Clauses in a Unanimous Shareholder Agreement
• Appendix 8.5  Sample Reporting Letter

Chapter 10: Corporate Transactions

• Update Re Bulk Sales Act Repeal

Chapter 16: Licence, Permit, and Insurance Considerations
When Carrying On Operations in Ontario

• Complete Chapter