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Franchise territorial disputes: legal risks and practical approaches

Territorial disputes can be disruptive conflicts in franchise systems. They can derail relationships and expose both franchisors and franchisees to significant risk. For lawyers advising either side, the key is often not only in the territory provisions but also the franchisor’s territorial policies and how the system is operated and marketed on the ground. When...

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How to analyze a Franchise Disclosure Document – A guide for lawyers

If you are a lawyer with franchise clients, a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is bound to land on your desk at some point. An FDD is a...

Ben Hanuka Principal of Law Works PC (Ontario), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and Law Works LC (British Columbia)

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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), Ben Hanuka PC (Alberta) and 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,...

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