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Jun 15, 2015

Ontario Court of Appeal: Not All Facts Are Material to Franchise Disclosure

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that only “material facts” must be included in a franchise disclosure document. Whether a fact is considered a “material fact” must be determined on a case-by-case-basis, with important implications for franchisors and franchisees alike.

Jun 8, 2015

Are Franchisees Entitled to Site-Specific Disclosure?

In Ontario, the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 requires franchisors to give prospective franchisees a disclosure document—a significant amount of written, pre-sale information about the franchisor and its system.

Jun 8, 2015

Is Off-Duty Conduct an Employer’s Business?

Hydro One’s swift termination of an employee due to his harassing behaviour towards a television reporter at a soccer game has sparked much media attention and discussion.

Jun 8, 2015

The Enforceability of Releases in Franchise Agreements

Recent court decisions make it imperative that release provisions written into franchise agreements are carefully worded by an experienced franchise lawyer.

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