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- Getting Earn-Outs Right: Key Tax Considerations for Buyers and Sellers
As mentioned in a previous Pitblado Law article, earn-outs can be a valuable tool in getting an M&A deal over the finish line. Sellers must be mindful that careful structuring of the earn-out is important to preserve beneficial capital gains treatment of the earn-out amount. What is an Earn-Out? An … Read more »
- Subdividing Land in Manitoba: A Practical Guide for Landowners and Developers
Disclaimer: This post provides general information only and is not legal advice. Subdivision requirements vary by property and municipality. Obtain advice tailored to your project before acting. What is a subdivision? A subdivision is the legal process of dividing a parcel of land into two or more s … Read more »
- Estate Administration: A Practical Guide for Executors and Administrators
When a loved one passes away, the responsibility of managing their estate falls to an appointed person. If the deceased person has a valid Will, the appointed person is known as the Executor. If the deceased person does not have a Will, the court appoints an Administrator. Navigating the process of … Read more »
- A New Sanctum for Survivors: Why the Supreme Court of Canada Recognized the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
What is an adequate legal remedy after 16 years of emotional, physical, and financial abuse? For years, the common law has struggled to answer this question. Often, survivors are forced to cram their lived experiences into legal boxes which do not exactly fit. However, in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, the … Read more »
- Construction Projects with Indigenous Partners, 2026 and Beyond
In a late 2025 issue of Road2Growth Magazine, published by the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association, Darla Rettie explores the evolving role of Indigenous partnerships in Manitoba’s heavy construction industry and what businesses should expect heading into 2026 and beyond. The article highlights … Read more »