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.
If you think you have good taste, get ready: you may soon be competing against an AI tongue.Penn State researchers have recently developed an electronic “tongue” with the ability to distinguish…
The Toronto technology hub, MaRS, has sought to support female-led Canadian cleantech companies by teaming up with RBC to launch a 24-month cleantech accelerator program. The two-year program recruits…
Fast food giant Chipotle Mexican Grill is moving into the world of automation in two of its California locations. These locations have adopted an automated bowl-and-salad maker, as well as an…
On September 26, 2024, the CSA provided a further update for crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) that are registered, or that have provided a pre-registration undertaking (PRU), on the interim…
Lockheed Martin (“Lockheed”) has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Terran Orbital (“Terran”) for $0.25 per share. The deal has an enterprise value $450 million and is set to close in…
The NCAA recently approved a helmet for quarterbacks who are deaf or hard of hearing, designed by AT&T in collaboration with Gallaudet University, for use in GU’s 2024 season.The first of its…
Goodmans LLP acted for the underwriters in connection with a bought deal short form prospectus offering of over 32.3 million common shares of Kraken Robotics Inc. for gross proceeds of C$51.75 million…
Goodmans LLP is acting as Canadian regulatory counsel for TRADER Corporation in connection with its proposed acquisition by AutoScout24 from Thoma Bravo…
Goodmans LLP acted for Raymond James Ltd. in connection with the $17.5 million equity financing involving a brokered private placement of 833.2 million Subscription Receipts of Vecima Networks Inc…
Goodmans LLP acted for the underwriters in connection with a bought deal short prospectus offering of 21.1 million common shares of Kraken Robotics Inc. for gross proceeds of C$20.1 million…
Goodmans LLP is acting for FINSIGHT Group Inc in connection with issuing a letter to the board of directors of Q4 Inc, announcing that it intends to vote AGAINST the Q4 Inc’s proposed plan of…
We are pleased to announce Goodmans LLP has once again received top-tier recognition from The Legal 500 Canada in their 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from The Legal 500 is based on independent…
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices…
We are pleased to announce Goodmans continues to be featured on The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms list, recognizing us as one of the country’s best law firms for 2025.Goodmans was listed…
