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To an untrained eye, it can sometimes be challenging to identify that a commercial transaction is in fact a franchise arrangement, and even a small business can find itself an accidental franchisor.

The OBA Franchise Law Section is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a case law update series to help you stay up to date with the latest legal developments in Canadian franchising.

join the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section for a unique opportunity to hear from a group of the most experienced and esteemed franchise law practitioners in Canada about complex and nuanced topics from the trenches of practice.

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.

The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.

Trademarks and intellectual property are an integral component of any franchise system and are one of a franchisor’s most valuable assets.

To stay relevant in a rapidly changing market, many franchise systems are emerging as some of the most prominent adopters of technology.

Trade secrets and other confidential information are critical components of many franchise system.

The COVID pandemic has changed – perhaps permanently – the way that our clients do business and make their products and services to available to consumers.

In a year that will go down as one of the most unpredictable years many of us have experienced, Financial Planning Month – October – is a good time to review your plan and take some practical steps to ensure you are well prepared for 2021.