Complimentary Archived Video How Franchisors Can Navigate the Competition Act’s New No-Poaching and Anti-Wage Fixing Provisions June 12, 2023 The new criminal prohibitions in Section 45.1 of the Competition Act on no-poach agreements and wage-fixing agreements come into force next month and have the potential to irreversibly alter several commercial arrangements and practices commonly used in the franchise business model.
Complimentary Archived Video “Hot Topics in Franchise Trademark and Intellectual Property Protection” April 12, 2023 Trademarks and intellectual property are an integral component of any franchise system and are one of a franchisor’s most valuable assets.
Complimentary Archived Video Franchising in the 21st Century: How Technology is Altering the Franchise Landscape April 19, 2022 To stay relevant in a rapidly changing market, many franchise systems are emerging as some of the most prominent adopters of technology.
Complimentary Archived Video Identifying, Protecting, and Enforcing Confidential Information in the Franchise Industry June 22, 2021 Trade secrets and other confidential information are critical components of many franchise system.
Complimentary Archived Video E-Commerce: Issues to Consider when Transitioning your Business Online April 07, 2021 The COVID pandemic has changed – perhaps permanently – the way that our clients do business and make their products and services to available to consumers.
Complimentary Archived Video Franchising in Uncertain Times: Critical Commercial Lease, Employment, Insolvency and System Management Issues in a Franchise Context June 24, 2020 As franchisees and franchisors contemplate re-opening their businesses, or have actually re-opened, there are a number of emerging issues that counsel will need to help their clients navigate.
Complimentary Archived Video Rent Relief for Small Firms: Help is Available May 07, 2020 Whether you need advice on how to negotiate rent relief with your landlord, or have questions on how to access the government support programs available to small businesses for rent assistance, this program will give you the information you need.
Complimentary Archived Video Critical Franchise Issues: Current Rescission, Lease, Employment and Litigation Concerns April 03, 2020 Our current situation has caused an unprecedented disruption to Canadian franchise businesses.
Complimentary Archived Video "If I Could Revise the Franchise Laws in Canada..." November 19, 2019 Do you find certain aspects of Canadian franchise laws inconsistent or problematic when drafting a national franchise disclosure document or dealing with them in litigation?
Complimentary Archived Video Brand Control or Legal Exposure? Balancing the Franchisor's Need to Control the Brand with Vicarious Liability Concerns June 13, 2018 Inherent in the franchising model is a tension between a franchisor’s need to control and protect its brand and the independence and “separateness” of franchisees.