Andrae Marrocco Named a 2016 Franchise Times Legal Eagle
Andrae Marrocco, Partner in the Toronto office of cross border law firm Dickinson Wright, has been selected as a Legal Eagle by Franchise Times.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Quebec Case Now Final
The Quebec Court of Appeal’s April 15, 2015 decision is now the last word in a landmark case brought by 21 Dunkin’ Donuts Quebec franchisees against their franchisor, Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. On March 17, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed, without reasons, the franchisor’s application for leave to appeal the Quebec Court of Appeal decision.
Ontario Employment Standards Audit Manual Now Available
In Ontario, statutory employment standards are established by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and enforced by the Ministry of Labour (Ministry) through its Employment Standards Program.
Andrae Marrocco Receives the Certified Franchise Executive Designation
Andrae Marrocco, a Partner in the Toronto office of cross border firm Dickinson Wright, was awarded the Certified Franchise Executive designation at the recent International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio.
Dickinson Wright Hosts the International Lounge at the 56th IFA Annual Convention
Dickinson Wright proudly hosted the International Lounge at the 56th International Franchise Association Annual Convention in San Antonio – February 20-23,2016.
Ontario Passess New Legislation Regulating Tips and Gratuities
Ontario restaurants, bars and other businesses with employees who receive some of their pay through tips and gratuities will face new laws governing how these tips are collected and distributed to employees beginning this summer.
Employer’s Guide to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (the ORPP), will be a provincially-managed plan that, like the Canada Pension Plan, will be funded by equal co-contributions from both employers and employees.
Andrae Marrocco Presents on Franchise M&A at the 2016 CFA Law Day
Andrae Marrocco presented on the topic of “Due Diligence in Franchise System Acquisitions” at the 2016 Canadian Franchise Association Law Day “Bridging Business and the Law” in Toronto – January 28, 2016
Franchise Disclosure: The Nuts and Bolts
Do your disclosure policies and practices comply with Canadian franchise laws? This webinar provides a concise and practical summary of the key areas of the disclosure process which, if not handled properly, can lead to devastating and unexpected consequences.
Electronic Disclosure: The Canadian Franchise Association Proposes Changes to the Arthur Wishart Act
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has proposed changes to modernize Ontario’s Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (Act) by allowing a franchise disclosure document (FDD) to be delivered electronically.