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Franchise territorial disputes: legal risks and practical approaches

Territorial disputes can be disruptive conflicts in franchise systems. They can derail relationships and expose both franchisors and franchisees to significant risk.  For lawyers advising either side, the key is often not only in the territory provisions but also the franchisor’s territorial policies and how the system is operated and marketed on the ground. When...

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

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How to analyze a Franchise Disclosure Document – A guide for lawyers

If you are a lawyer with franchise clients, a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is bound to land on your desk at some point. An FDD is a...

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

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Disclosure obligations of QSR and retail franchisors

Franchise Disclosure Documents are under severe and increased scrutiny by the courts for strict compliance with franchise disclosure laws and regulations. Franchisors operating in Ontario and other...

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Hudson’s Bay not entitled to relief from forfeiture and rent deferral during COVID: Ontario Court of Appeal

By: Ben Hanuka and Anthony Pugh, Law Works In Hudson’s Bay Company ULC v. Oxford Properties Retail Holdings II Inc., an August 15, 2022, decision of the...

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

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Ontario court awards rescission on resale but heavily reduces damages award

By: Anthony Pugh, Law Works Editor: Ben Hanuka, Law Works   In 1901709 Ontario Inc. et al. v. Dakin News Systems Inc., a November 10, 2022, decision...

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