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My Top Three Takeaways from Recent Residential Real Estate Decisions (Part 2)

By: Ben Hanuka Edited by: Rebecca Colley I have noticed that more people are getting involved in disputes over the purchase or lease of real estate (commercial and residential). This was the focus of one of my recent professional development webinars for lawyers. In part one of this article last month, I outlined recent decisions...

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Can Franchisors Refuse to Renew Franchise Agreements?

By: Law Works Almost every franchise agreement has an end date. Many, but not all, contain a renewal option that the franchisee has a right to exercise...

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Disclosure Obligations of Daycare Franchisors

Franchise Disclosure Documents are under severe and increased scrutiny by the courts for strict compliance with franchise disclosure laws and regulations. Daycare franchisors operate in a complex...

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Fix It or Nix It: The 5 Key Elements of a Valid FDD

By: Ben Hanuka, Law Works Editor: Rebecca Colley, Law Works Based on recent court decisions, if your FDD does not contain these 5 key elements, it is...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario)/Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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Ontario Court Dismisses Franchisor’s Action to Cancel Settlement

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works In Tiny Hoppers Corp. v. 2402074 Ontario Inc., an April 28, 2020, decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice,...

Anthony Pugh Associate