FRANCHISE RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION

New Franchise Legislation Proposed by Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is poised to become the next province to adopt franchise legislation, a significant step towards fostering uniformity in franchise law across Canada. The recently…

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Is a Franchiser Liable for the Acts of its Franchisees?

Franchisor Liabilities & Franchisees An ever-growing concern among franchisors is whether they can be held liable for the wrongful conduct of their franchisees. Most recently,…

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The Canadian Trademarks Act – Long-Awaited Changes Become Reality

Trademarks Act in Canada It’s a new day!  However, has anything really changed for the small business owner now that Canada’s new Trademarks Act has finally come…

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Understanding The Simplified Procedure

Simplified Procedure Process In Ontario, if you have a dispute with an individual or corporation where the claim is for money or property valued between…

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The Canadian Trademarks Act – Long-Awaited Changes Become Reality

CIPO & Updates to Trademark Laws Fans are woefully aware that the Blue Jays have flown the coop for this year’s post-season, but trademark fever…

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Some Disclosure About Non-Disclosure

NDA Goals & Obligations Let’s say that you have a great idea that you want to take to the market and you want to work…

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Cleaning Up Your Business For Sale

Selling Your Business & Value Items For some business owners, the end game is to sell their entire business to an interested buyer, make a…

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Allstar Decision Restores Clarity For Franchisors in Ontario

Disclosing Franchisors with Clarity In late 2016, the “AllStar Decision” created great uncertainty for franchisors and franchise practitioners alike. This uncertainty surrounded the process for…

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What You Should Know About Franchise Disclosure Requirements

AWA Disclosure Franchise Prospects When deciding whether to purchase a franchise there is certain material information that must be considered in order to make an informed…

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CASL Update: End of The Three-Year Transition Period

CASL Consent Requirements On July 1, 2017 Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”) came into force and became one of the strictest anti-spam regimes in the world….

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