Dickinson Wright Sponsors the 2015 CFA National Convention
Dickinson Wright proudly attended and sponsored the Awards Dinner at the 24th Annual Canadian Franchise Association’s National Convention – April 12-14, 2015.
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So You Want to Buy a Franchise
A decision to buy a franchise raises questions. “I want to buy a franchise; which one should I buy?” Sounds like a simple enough question, but is it really the right question to ask yourself first? Perhaps begin with: “What type of business do I see myself running?” “Do I want to flip hamburgers, run a dry cleaning business or maybe take care of the elderly?”
Who is an “Officer” for the purposes of Ontario Franchise Law
Who is an “officer” for the purposes of preparing a Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (“Act”) and Regulations (“Regulations”)
Andrae Marrocco Presents at the OBA Franchise Law Dinner Program
Andrae Marrocco presented on the topic “Who is an ‘officer’ for the purposes of preparing an FDD under the Arthur Wishart Act?” at the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Dinner Program “A Deep Dive into Franchise Disclosure Dilemmas” in Toronto – March 25, 2015.
Take Action Now to Avoid Unexpected State Tax Liabilities
Traditionally, nexus for state income tax liability has required some type of physical presence or continuous contacts by the franchisor/distributor with a particular state. With…
Continue Reading… Take Action Now to Avoid Unexpected State Tax Liabilities
Dickinson Wright Hosts the International Lounge at the 55th IFA Annual Convention
Dickinson Wright proudly hosted the International Lounge at the 55th International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas – February 15-18,2015.
Lexis Practice Advisor Canada
Dickinson Wright is a proud contributor to the Commercial Law Module of Lexis Practice Advisor Canada, providing valuable commentary and precedents on the subject of Franchising Documentation and Franchise Disclosure.
Navigating the Cyber Liability Storm – Part II
Franchisors are facing a precarious three-way intersection of increased accountability and regulation over consumer privacy, the growing volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks on consumer data, and the expanding boundaries of franchisor liability for matters arising at the franchise unit level.
Navigating the Cyber Liability Storm – Part I
Franchisors are facing a precarious three-way intersection of increased accountability and regulation over consumer privacy, the growing volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks on consumer data, and the expanding boundaries of franchisor liability for matters arising at the franchise unit level.
Dickinson Wright Franchise & Distribution Law Newsletter
Download the January 2015 issue of the Dickinson Wright Franchise & Distribution Law Newsletter.