DATE: October 2, 2024
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Consumer protection laws play a critical role in shaping the regulatory environment for franchisors and business owners across Canada. This session will explore the key Consumer Protection Acts that are crucial for Canadian franchise system leaders, emphasizing the significant differences between provincial regulations. Participants will receive valuable insights into recent developments and amendments in consumer protection laws and will learn effective strategies for maintaining compliance across various regions. This session is designed to empower franchise leaders with the knowledge needed to adeptly navigate the complexities of consumer protection legislation and ensure their operations remain in alignment with evolving standards.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Key Consumer Protection Acts: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of essential Consumer Protection Acts across Canada, with a focus on the critical differences between provinces.
- Stay Updated on Recent Legal Developments: Learn about the latest changes and amendments in consumer protection laws and their implications for franchisor operations.
- Develop Compliance Strategies: Explore strategies for managing compliance with consumer protection laws across various provinces and ensure effective adherence to regulatory requirements.
SPEAKERS
Marissa Carnevale is a franchise law practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Her particular focus is on inter-jurisdictional franchising, including assisting brands from outside Quebec enter the local market, and supporting local franchises expand outside Quebec and Canada. Marissa has been featured several times as a speaker and roundtable facilitator at industry events in franchising. She has also authored numerous articles and industry publications in franchising, licensing and distribution.
Lauren Huxtable is a corporate and commercial lawyer at Sotos LLP. Following her first year of law school, she completed an intensive International Business Law certificate program in Sussex, England, and worked as an intern at the Canadian Bar Association in Ottawa, Canada contributing legal writing and analysis skills to mining consultation and legislative reform in Africa. The following summer, Lauren joined Sotos LLP (Toronto) Canada’s leading Franchise and Class Action firm as a summer student and has remained with the firm since.
Michael Melvin is recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of franchise law. He is an active member of the Canadian Franchise Association’s Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee and frequently writes and speaks on legal matters affecting franchising. Mike is also a Registered Trademark Agent and assists clients with all aspects of trademark law, including trademark applications, trademark opposition proceedings and trademark infringement matters.
Matthew Nakatsu is a member of Alexander Holburn’s Business Disputes, Franchise, Labour + Employment, and Wills, Estates + Trusts Practice Groups. His practice is primarily and predominantly litigation-based. Matthew has assisted clients in matters before all levels of Court in British Columbia, as well as the BC Human Rights Tribunal and WorkSafeBC’s Review Division.