Michael Weinberger

Jan 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Michael Weinberger

A shareholder agreement is a document that generally sets out the rights, privileges, and obligations of a company's shareholders and the foundation for how a corporation will be established, managed, and run. As such, shareholder agreements are important to both the shareholders of a corporation and the corporation itself.

Jan 16, 2024 | mondaq.com | Michael Weinberger

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a strategic approach for companies looking to grow, diversify, or streamline their operations. However, the success of these transactions hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the target company's financial, operational, and legal landscape. This understanding is achieved through a careful combing process known as due diligence.

Dec 20, 2023 | mondaq.com | Michael Weinberger

The Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) serves as the regulatory backbone for the establishment and operation of corporations in Ontario. However, can a minor hold shares in an OBCA corporation? What if a parent wants to pass on shares to their child? And if so, what risks come with this possibility? This blog post will discuss the legal considerations one needs to take with potential risks associated with minors holding shares as well as provide strategies to mitigate these risks.

Aug 14, 2023 | nature.com | Michael Weinberger |Paul Riley

AbstractPermanent fibrosis and chronic deterioration of heart function in patients after myocardial infarction present a major health-care burden worldwide. In contrast to the restricted potential for cellular and functional regeneration of the adult mammalian heart, a robust capacity for cardiac regeneration is seen during the neonatal period in mammals as well as in the adults of many fish and amphibian species.

Jul 28, 2023 | mondaq.com | Michael Weinberger

Back in January 2023 in our blog post, " How do I know if I have formed a contract?", we discussed how emojis can indicate an intention to enter into a contract. Briefly, we discussed the case in Israel called Dahan v Haim, where a judge ruled that a prospective tenant sending text messages containing several emojis including a smiling emoji "😊", dancing emoji "💃", and a champagne emoji "🥂", indicated an intention to rent from a landlord.