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.
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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.
Andrae Marrocco Roundtable Facilitator at the 15th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference
Andrae Marrocco facilitated the roundtable discussion on the topic “Managing Franchise Relationships During an M&A Transaction” at the Ontario Bar Association 15th Annual Franchise Law Conference
British Columbia – BILL 38 – 2015, Franchises Act Passes 3rd Reading
We previously reported that on October 5, 2015, the Government of British Columbia (BC Government) introduced Bill 38 – 2015, Franchises Act (Franchises Act) that would make it the sixth province in Canada to regulate franchising along with the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
Andrae Marrocco Presents at The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario’s Advanced Corporate Law Program
Andrae Marrocco presented on the topic “Common Challenges in Franchise and Not-For-Profit Practice” at The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario “Advanced Corporate Program” in Toronto – November 5, 2015.
Franchise vs Start-Up
It is often said that starting a franchise business has its advantages, a proven business model, ongoing training and support, and an established brand. Here are a few more advantages that franchisees take the benefit of when joining a franchise system.