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STARTUPS

Your idea could revolutionize the world and disrupt the current state of the market… but where do you begin?

As your trusted legal advisors, our mission is to support your mission. At McMillan LLP, we understand the drive, dedication and passion you bring to your project, which is why we revel in the opportunity to work with change agents, innovators and creators. This is the main reason we have launched Startups @ McMillan, the McMillan team on the ground, in the community that seeks out entrepreneurs and their startups in all fields. We aim to provide the tools and services needed to launch an idea, so founders can focus on the big picture.

No matter what the dynamics of a mandate are or what stage an idea is at, if it matters to you, then it most certainly matters to us. We like to make things happen—and in doing that, get things done the right way.

At McMillan, we understand the unique challenges founders and their startups face, including the focus on finances, especially at the start of a long journey. We are proud to be able to provide nimble legal services that are tailored to suit the specific needs of founders and startups, at rates and understandings that fit with the relevant business. Our goal is to protect you and your idea; and to be able to do that effectively, we chose to not use one-size-fits-none templates, which seem so common nowadays.

Startups @ McMillan is not a predetermined package because we have not met all of you yet. Rather, it is a commitment to work with founders and startups on navigating through all of their needs, including, for example, Corporate Structure & Governance, e-commerce and Data Protection, Financing, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Commercial Contracts, Labour and Employment, Intellectual Property Protection, Real Estate, Branding and Advertising, and just about anything else that rears its head. We don’t presume to know what will work for you until we have the opportunity to meet you and understand your idea and/or business.

Along with our legal prowess, we believe we have a culture that fosters an innovative spirit. This results in our ability to provide cost-effective, feasible solutions—while not sacrificing on our superior quality of service.

Startups @ McMillan offers an initial complimentary consultation to help customize a package of the type of legal services we could offer you.

We are committed to helping all of our clients achieve their business objectives while satisfying legal obligations. We would love the opportunity to learn more about your values and vision. Your success is very much our success, too.

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Who Owns a Thought? Navigating Legal Issues in Neurotech

In this bulletin, we explore some legal considerations that could arise as consumer-oriented neurotechnology becomes increasingly accessible.

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Apr 17, 2025
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Breaking the Deadlock: How Shareholders’ Agreements and “Shotgun” Clauses Help Resolve Disputes

Shareholder disputes are common in businesses, but a well-drafted shareholders’ agreement containing a “shotgun” clause can help provide a resolution.

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Apr 14, 2025
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Revised Innovation Tax Credits in the 2025-2026 Quebec Budget – Investors Take Note

Quebec's 2025-2026 budget overhauls innovation tax incentives with expanded R&D credits and AI-focused e-business credits.

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Apr 9, 2025
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Seller Beware: Significant Amendments Proposed Under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 4 proposes significant amendments to BC's Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.

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Mar 19, 2025
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Later Gator – Canada Seeks Critical Minerals Divestiture from Previous Divestiture Acquirer

The Government of Canada has applied to the courts in order to obtain a divestiture of a critical minerals investment under Canada's national security regime.

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Mar 13, 2025
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Convertible Debentures and SAFEs: Advantages and Disadvantages for Startup Financing

Two common financing methods for start-ups and early-stage companies are convertible debentures and SAFEs. Each one has important advantages and disadvantages.

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Mar 11, 2025
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Legal Considerations in Canada related to Deepfake Videos and Images

Following our recent bulletin on "voice cloning", we discuss the applicability of certain causes of action to "deepfakes".

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Mar 11, 2025
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Patent Term Adjustments in Canada Are Here

On January 1, 2025, provisions related to Canada’s new patent term adjustment framework came into force. This bulletin provides an overview of these changes.

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Jan 20, 2025
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Legal Considerations in Canada related to “Voice Cloning”

In this bulletin, we discuss some potential causes of actions that one may have in Canada if they become victim of voice cloning.

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Dec 6, 2024