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When partnerships go wrong, the business is often impacted in a negative manner, which can magnify and add fuel to issues within the partnership.

Shareholder disputes arise when the vision of shareholders does not align with the vision of other shareholders, directors and/or officers. Shareholder disputes also arise when a shareholder of a company is treated in an oppressive manner.

Collecting on an invoice, loan agreement (written or verbal), or other debt can be a difficult and time-consuming task for businesses or individuals.

Homeowners can sue contractors/renovation companies for breach of contract arising from their failure to complete the project or negligence where the contractor has not performed their work in a good workmanlike manner.

Defamation occurs when a statement is made to a third party that is false and damages an individual or organization’s reputation. If defamation is spoken, it is called slander. If it is written, it is called libel.

Serving as a director or officer of a corporation or a non-profit organization can be a tremendous honour, but it also carries with it a tremendous responsibility. After all, it is directors and officers that ultimately drive the corporation forward.

Any time that you rely on a misrepresentation to your detriment, you may have a claim against the individual or company that made the false statement. In particular, you may be entitled to damages or the ability to rescind a contract you entered into.

Being the victim of a fraud, or being wrongfully accused of being a fraudster, can be troubling. While most people think of fraud only as a crime, there is, in fact, a private element to a fraud.