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Consequences of Franchise Terminations and Settlement Options

By: Ben Hanuka, Law Works Editor: Rebecca Colley, Law Works There are several areas that parties to a franchise agreement should pay close attention to when contemplating termination of the franchise relationship. Franchisors and franchisees are wise to review key contractual rights and obligations. A franchisor usually has contractual rights post-termination, such as a...

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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...

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Scandalous allegations of former Shoppers Drug Mart franchisee struck out: BC Court

By: Anthony Pugh Editor: Ben Hanuka In Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. v. Mang, a May 14, 2021, decision of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the court struck...

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Ontario Court Dismisses Bulk of Plaintiffs’ Discovery Motion in Shoppers Class Action

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works In Spina v. Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., a June 27, 2020, decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Perell J. dismissed the...