The Ontario Commercial List’s Pianosi decision is a powerful reminder that family dynamics do not override shareholder rights. Examining a dispute between two brothers and equal shareholders, the case highlights how exclusion from management, lack of transparency, and self-dealing can constitute oppression. Family business owners can draw important lessons about governance, fairness, and protecting both corporate value and family relationships.

Market uncertainty can create unique planning opportunities for business owners and investors. An estate freeze is a tax and succession planning strategy that locks in the current value of an asset while transferring future growth to the next generation. By freezing value at today's fair market value (FMV), individuals may reduce the potential tax liability arising from the deemed disposition of assets upon death, while preserving control over the underlying assets.

Family law disputes often hinge on one critical question: what is the true financial reality behind the parties' positions? Drawing on insights from the Fifth Annual Family Law Now Summit, Melanie E. Russell explores how forensic accounting helps uncover hidden assets, analyze income, identify financial red flags, and assess the reliability of evidence. From cryptocurrency and private corporations to AI-generated records, effective financial investigations support fair, infor