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Navigating high-stakes franchise renewal disputes: A guide for franchise parties and their lawyers

By: Ben Hanuka  Edited by: Rebecca Colley  Introduction  Franchise agreement renewals can pose complex legal challenges, whether you are a franchisor navigating operational changes or a lawyer advising the franchisor or franchisee. Renewals involve critical issues such as the franchisee’s right to renew, mandatory upgrades, and compliance with franchise disclosure laws. This article provides insights...

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

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Have you outgrown your legal risk strategy? How growing franchisors can stay compliant

By: Ben Hanuka  Edited by: Rebecca Colley  Introduction: The evolution of legal risks  As franchisors expand, particularly in their early years, many assume that their initial compliance...

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...

Law Works Dispute Resolution Law Firm

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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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