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By: Sara Ray Ramesh, Sotos LLP, Litigation Associate The following case decision is a cautionary tale for any party confronted with an anticipatory breach or repudiation of a contract—in layman’s terms, when it becomes clear…
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) awards workers’ compensation benefits only when an accident arises “out of and in the course of” a worker’s employment. While that may sound straightforward, it is not. The…
By: Sydney Greenspoon, Associate, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept and has already begun reshaping how franchise systems operate. As AI tools for forecasting, recruitment, and customer…
By: Frank Zaid, Principal, FRANlegal Support Services In Canada, franchise disputes which are not settled at early stages may proceed to mediation which is a voluntary process agreed to by the parties and their respective…
By Kirsten Thompson and Alexandra Quigley, Dentons Canada LLP Retailers are adopting biometric technologies like facial recognition at a rapid pace, attracted by the promise of increased security, more effective asset protection, and customization of…
By Adrienne Boudreau, John Yiokaris, and Sofia Sugumar, Sotos LLP Franchisors operating in or expanding into Ontario must comply with the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000, S.O. 2000, c.3 (the “Wishart Act”). The Wishart…
By Sofi Katsovskaia, Associate, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP One of the essential elements of a successful franchise system is the franchisor’s ability to establish and uphold brand guidelines and standards. Franchise agreements typically grant…
W. Brad Hanna, Adriana Rudensky, and Karel Peters, McMillan LLP The following is a summary of recent cases of interest to members of the franchise community. Topics include the breach of the duty of fair…
Tamara Ramsey, Partner, Dale & Lessmann LLP This is a summary of recent cases of interest to members of the franchise community. The topics include claims under franchise legislation, injunctive relief, and trademarks. Rescission and…
By David N. Kornhauser, MBA, LL. B, Partner, Loopstra Nixon LLP Master franchising is a business model in which a franchisor grants to a master franchisee (also known as the sub-franchisor) the right to develop…
In a recent CFA Learn & Grow webinar, Marty Baram and Meghan Denega of SYMY Immigration Consultants hosted a FranTalks Webinar focused on the recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). They explored…
By Richard Leblanc, Partner, Miller Thomson LLP Legislation: SK Franchises Act: Saskatchewan’s Bill 149, The Franchise Disclosure Act (herein the “SK Act”), received royal assent on May 8, 2024. The SK Act contains all of…