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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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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...