In the Know

In the Know is a quarterly publication written by our lawyers on current franchising news and recent legal developments.

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The Fiduciary Relationship in Franchising: Jirna Reconsidered

David Sterns

Published January 1, 2000

The Supreme Court’s finding in Jirna Ltd. v. Mister Donut of Canada Ltd. that the franchise relationship is contractual not fiduciary profoundly marked the evolution of franchise law in Canada.

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