February 7, 2023

Arbitrating Franchise Disputes: What Lawyers Need to Know

Instructor Ben Hanuka Principal | Law Works

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In this Law Works webinar for lawyers, Ben Hanuka will discuss the unique elements of franchise arbitrations that differ from commercial arbitrations. The webinar will also feature a discussion of caselaw involving franchise arbitrations and practice points about the drafting and enforceability of franchise arbitration clauses. The program contains substantive and professional responsibility components for practitioners.

CPD Accreditation

Law Society of Ontario:

This program contains 0 hours and 45 minutes Substantive Content
This program contains 0 hours and 15 minutes Professionalism Content

For Alberta lawyers, consider including this activity as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development Plan

Law Society of British Columbia: 60 min CPD Hours

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What people are saying about
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Five star rating

The topic was excellent in particular it covered a wide range of case law
in different provinces.

Ben’s style of presentation is more folksy, less stuffy than many CPD presenters making it more
enjoyable to watch. His choice of topics is timely.

It was a very good presentation, and we gained a lot
of knowledge on Franchising.

Your presentation was excellent. I found it informative,
and very practical.

The presentation was excellent. I find there is a real lack of materials
and guidance in franchising law.

What to Expect

This webinar will cover the following topics:

differences and similarities between arbitration and court proceedings;
the arbitrator appointment process and arbitrator’s fees;
unique elements to franchise arbitrations, including procedure and nature of the dispute;
drafting and analyzing arbitration clauses for franchise disputes;

confidentiality of franchise disputes;
arbitrating disputes involving non-signatories to the franchise agreement;
choice of law and venue clauses in the franchise agreement, and appeals.

Intended Audience

Attendance is restricted to lawyers from across Canada practising as:

Corporate/commercial and franchise solicitors

Commercial and franchise litigators

Franchise in-house counsel

Reviews for Past Webinars

“A complex topic to present effectively to counsel who are not well-versed in provincial franchise legislation. Ben did an excellent job!”

“The topic was excellent in particular it covered a wide range of case law in different provinces”

“Ben’s style of presentation is more folksy, less stuffy than many CPD presenters making it more enjoyable to watch. His choice of topics is timely”

“Presentation was well done and informative.”

“Quite useful.”

“It was a very good presentation and we gained a lot of knowledge on Franchising”

“The presentation was excellent. I find there is a real lack of materials and guidance in franchising law.”

“[The webinar] was great – thank you. There is so little available on franchising for lawyers in B.C.”

“Thanks a lot for quite an informative webinar and keep us posted for future webinars”