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Osler Update September 17, 2024

A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released its much anticipated decision on a dispute about disclosure practices in Paramount Franchise Group’s grant...

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A Paramount dismissal — ONCA dismisses appeal of Premium Host Inc. v. Paramount Franchise Group, 2023 ONSC 1507
Osler Update May 20, 2021

Ontario court ‘puts the squeeze’ on franchisors and their disclosure documents

The Ontario Superior Court decision in 2611707 Ontario Inc., et al v. Freshly Squeezed Franchise Juice Corporation, et al.is an indication that more...

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Ontario court ‘puts the squeeze’ on franchisors and their disclosure documents
Osler Update November 11, 2020

Franchisees cannot beef with manufacturer over contaminated meat

A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada held that a manufacturer’s breach of its duty to supply products safe for human consumption does not...

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Franchisees cannot beef with manufacturer over contaminated meat
Osler Update November 14, 2019

Driving sales without driving you crazy

The rise of food delivery “aggregators” such as Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub is a consequence of the “Amazon Effect”.

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Driving sales without driving you crazy
Osler Update July 11, 2018

Ontario Court of Appeal reaffirms principles of contractual interpretation in upholding a termination clause

In its latest decision on the enforceability of termination clauses in employment contracts, the Ontario Court of Appeal recently released reasons...

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Osler Update January 26, 2018

An “AllStar” win for franchisors after much-anticipated Ontario Court of Appeal decision

The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) has released its much-anticipated decision in Raibex Canada Ltd. v. ASWR Franchising Corp. and franchisors can...

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Osler Update November 29, 2017

Ontario Court of Appeal signals partial summary judgment may become a rarity in Ontario

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released a decision cautioning that partial summary judgment may become a rarity in Ontario, which confirms that...

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Osler Update October 17, 2017

Franchise 2017 Roundtable – Who’s Who Legal

Jennifer Dolman, a partner in Osler who specializes in franchise litigation, participated in the “Franchise 2017 Roundtable” by Who’s Who...

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Osler Update June 8, 2017

Mendoza v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc. – Ontario Court of Appeal rejects role of an “informed decision” in rescission

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Mendoza v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc., 2017 ONCA 471 rejected a lower court’s interpretation of...

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Osler Update January 18, 2016

Court of Appeal dismisses Pet Valu franchisee class action and clarifies scope of duty of fair dealing

On January 14, 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a judgment for the franchisee class in the Pet Valu franchise class action. This...

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