New Developments Case Law Update Series September 11, 2024 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.
Section Materials, Complimentary Archived Video An Evening with Franchise Law Experts: Your Questions Answered May 02, 2024 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.
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.
Guides/Documents Personal Security Handbook Minimizing Risks to Personal Safety for You, Your Family, Friends and Colleagues May 16, 2023 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.
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.
New Developments Financial Planning Tips for Lawyers August 31, 2020 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.
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.