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Leveling the playing field: the benefits of voluntary franchise disclosure

In this article we will look at where an FDD is required and the benefits of providing one even in jurisdictions where they are not legally required.

What is Legal Automation? How law firms use AI to increase efficiency and add value for clients

Lexpert asked Osler partner Gillian Scott to answer the most-asked questions about automated services and processes and how they can be adopted and...

Automation can help track key dates for franchise disclosure and contracting

You can automate tracking and reminders for key dates including agreement expiry, renewal, and any applicable cooling off periods between disclosure...

Government of Québec proposes stricter French language law: what franchisors need to know

Significant amendments have been proposed to the Charter of the French Language in Québec.

Federal Plastics Ban

The Government of Canada took a major step towards finalizing its proposed ban on non-essential single-use plastics by the end of 2021.

Streamlining document generation can reduce your risk

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a critical source of information in the franchise agreement process. For many franchisors, putting...

Wastech and discretion: The Supreme Court of Canada on the duty to exercise contractual discretion in good faith

In Wastech, the SCC sought to clarify the scope of the duty to exercise contractual discretionary powers in good faith previously recognized in...

Honesty is the best policy: The Supreme Court of Canada seeks to clarify the duty of honest contractual performance

Don’t mislead your contracting counterparties about matters linked to the performance of a contract. That is the apparently simple message from the...