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Balancing fairness and complexity in franchise arbitration

By: Ben Hanuka Franchise disputes often involve complex relationships and differing levels of experience, financial resources or business and legal expertise between the parties and their counsel. While franchisors frequently possess significant operational and financial resources, this is not universally the case. Franchisees, especially larger multi-unit or master franchisees, may have comparable resources and experience....

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

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Choosing arbitration in franchise disputes: A guide for lawyers representing franchisees

By: Ben Hanuka Edited by: Rebecca Colley Franchise disputes are often complex, highlighting the disparity in sophistication and financial resources between franchisees and franchisors. When the franchise...

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

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Disputes about real estate agreements (part 1 – commercial)

By: Law Works  These past couple of years, more parties have been involved in disputes over the purchase or lease of real estate, whether commercial or residential....

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Recent influx of commercial leases decisions in the Court of Appeal for Ontario

Over the past year, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has presided over many appeals involving commercial lease disputes. This influx of appellate cases includes disputes between...

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Ontario Court of Appeal confirms no claim by innocent buyer to rise in property value after failed transaction

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works In Akelius Canada Ltd. v. 2436196 Ontario Inc., a March 30, 2022, decision of the Court of...

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