White-Collar Crimes Defense for Executives
An unexpected subpoena lands on your desk. An investigator asks for an interview. Your finance team mentions a regulator’s inquiry that seems broader than a routine request. In that moment, most executives don’t need drama. They need a clear process. At Mayo Law, our attorneys handle cross-border matters involving New York and Ontario, including white-collar […]
Software in Escrow A US-Canada Business Protection Guide
A founder signs a software contract, integrates the platform into finance, sales, or operations, and moves on. Months later, the vendor hits distress, gets acquired, or stops supporting the product. Your team still depends on that software every day, but you may have no practical way to keep it running. That problem sits at the […]
E-2 visa vs EB-5 visa which is better: 2026 Insight
A Canadian founder reaches the same moment. The U.S. customer pipeline is real, the New York or Florida expansion plan is ready, and the immigration question becomes the gating issue. At Mayo Law, this question drives the conversation. Do you need a fast operating visa so you can get into the U.S. and run the […]
Best businesses for E-2 visa approval: 8 Top Picks 2026
You are ready to enter the U.S. market, but one question keeps controlling the entire E-2 strategy: what business gives you the strongest approval path? For many investors from treaty countries, including Canada, the answer is not the cheapest business or the trendiest one. It is the business that best proves real operations, active ownership, […]
Master E-2 Visa Business Plan Requirements
A strong E-2 filing often turns on one document: the business plan. If you are a founder in Toronto, Ottawa, or elsewhere in a treaty country and you are preparing to expand into the U.S., the plan is where your business story meets immigration scrutiny. At Mayo Law, we see that many investors come to […]
Transfer on Death Deed New York: Protect Your Assets
If you are a Canadian who owns a condo, vacation home, or investment property in New York, estate planning may feel simple until you ask one practical question. What happens to that property when you die? For many cross-border families, the old answer was probate, delay, paperwork, and a plan that often did not line […]
Shareholders’ Agreements: 12 Clauses That Prevent Founder Wars
A shareholders’ agreement is the backbone of a multi-owner company, setting the stage for smooth operations by defining decision-making authority, ownership, and exit strategies. By addressing issues like equity vesting and board composition early on, companies can avoid slow-motion litigation and ensure governance remains robust.
Why Founder Vesting is Your “Prenup” for Business
On day one, equity splits feel like a formality. Everyone is excited, the vision is clear, and the vibes are high. But reality has a habit of intervening. Founders burn out, roles shift, or a pivot creates a rift in the team. Especially when the startup doesn’t scale fast enough to support its founders, and […]
Visa Overstay in the U.S.: Myths, Facts, and What You Need to Know
For individuals who have remained in the United States beyond their authorized stay, understanding the legal consequences of a visa overstay is essential to protecting future immigration plans
New U.S. Immigration Rule: Do You Need to Register if You Stay More Than 30 Days?
A new federal directive may require certain non-citizens—including undocumented individuals and Canadian visitors—to register with U.S. immigration authorities if they remain in the country for more than 30 days