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Extreme circumstances: injunctive relief still difficult to obtain in franchise context

The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador decision in MTY Tiki Ming Enterprises v Azmy Enterprises Inc, 2018 NLSC 169 reminds franchisors of the...

Rescission decision emphasizes potential disclosure exposure

In Giroux et al. v. 1073355 Ontario Ltd. et al, 2018 ONSC 143 (Giroux), franchisees sought a declaration, on a summary judgment motion, that they...

Establishing and maintaining privilege during data security incidents

Here are practical steps and best practices that you can implement to ensure that privilege is protected during a data security incident.

Canadian Franchise Guide: Your Go-To Franchise Law Resource

Overview For franchisors looking to expand across Canada or internationally, effectively navigating the complexities of Canadian franchise...

Franchisors: Beware of consumer class actions

Consumers often assume that they are dealing with a franchisor, when, in fact, they are transacting with a franchisee that uses the franchisor’s...

Mendoza v Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc. – The role of an “informed decision” in rescission

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court adopts a new approach to a claim for rescission under section 6(2) of the Arthur Wishart Act,...

Ontario court affirms franchisee’s obligation to pay percentage rent

In Mr. Lube Canada Limited Partnership v. 2070778 Ontario Limited, 2016 ONSC 7707, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice affirmed that percentage...

Suppliers’ termination obligations clarified in Cellular Baby decision

In its recent decision Cellular Baby Cell Phones Accessories Specialist Ltd. v. Fido Solutions Inc., 2017 BCCA 50, the British Columbia Court of...

La Belle Province: A practical business guide to key legal issues when franchising in Québec

Osler franchise law experts Andraya Frith, Éric Préfontaine and Gillian Scott offer practical legal insight and analysis on the approach to...