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What to do if your franchisee wants a rescission

By Ben Hanuka A rescission claim is a provincial statutory remedy in many Canadian provinces that allows a franchisee to cancel the entire franchise purchase transaction and exit the franchise system with compensation for their entire investment and losses, even for payments to vendors and contractors. If successful, a rescission claim can pose potentially devastating...

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

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Franchise non-competition enforcement in Canada: A guide for franchisors

Non-competition restrictions are a core part of franchise agreements. They help protect the brand and territory, both during the term of the franchise operation and when a...

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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