OBA Franchise Law PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Our current situation has caused an unprecedented disruption to Canadian franchise businesses. Franchisors and franchisees are scrambling to address a multitude of issues arising from the outbreak and the resulting business closures, including significant legal issues affecting employees, franchisor-franchisee relations, supplier relations, landlord-tenant situations, and customer contracts and interactions. Our expert faculty will help you to navigate these uncharted waters by focusing on:
- The new regulatory environment involving federal, provincial, and local business closure and travel restrictions
- Litigation and limitation issues in light of the Ontario court shut down
- Keys to managing franchise relationships and contractual obligations in light of drastic business environment changes
- Disclosure obligations and updates
- Force majeure clauses and their application
- Changes to employment laws and obligations for both franchisors and franchisees
- Key landlord and tenant issues
- What franchisees face in this business environment
- Insurance coverage issues both for franchisors and franchisees
PROGRAM CHAIR/SPEAKER
Adam Ship, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
Andraya Frith, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Caitlin Russell, Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP
Sheldon Disenhouse, Dentons Canada LLP
Adrienne Boudreau, Sotos LLP
PROGRAM DETAILS
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Date: |
Friday, April 3, 2020 |
Time: |
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Webcast Program |
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PROGRAM PRICE
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CBA Member: $50* | CBA Student Member: $50* | Non-Member: $95*
*plus applicable taxes
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