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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Ontario Court provides helpful guidance on franchise financial forecasts

Jean-Marc Leclerc

Published January 31, 2012

On January 3, 2012, in Healy v. Canadian Tire Corporation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided guidance on the care that a franchisor should take when preparing and providing financial forecasts to franchisees.

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Recent Trends in Franchise Relationship Laws

John Sotos

Published January 17, 2012

In this full-length article originally prepared as a paper given at the Annual Conference of the International Bar Association in Dubai, October 2011, John Sotos provides an overview of franchise relationship laws around the world and the aspects of the franchise relationship these laws typically address.

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Copyright and trade-mark rights do not transfer with assets

Stuart Freen

Published January 11, 2012

When you purchase the assets of a business, including materials subject to copyright and trade-mark rights, do you acquire an implied right to use those protected assets? In the recent decision of 1429539 Ontario Limited v. Café Mirage Inc., 2011 FC 1290, the Federal Court Trial Division answered this question in the negative.

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Is your wealth in private company investments? Consider multiple wills

Lou Alexopoulos

Published January 10, 2012

The key reason to invest in a properly-drafted will is the assurance that your intended beneficiaries will be provided for to the best of your means upon your death. Implicit in this expectation is the desire for the bulk of your Estate to pass to your beneficiaries with minimal taxation. If you hold wealth in the form of private company shares, the estate planning strategy of multiple wills can potentially save your Estate a considerable sum in estate administration tax.

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