OBA Franchise Law Program
Webcast Replay with Live Chat

Webcast Replay of program originally aired on November 20, 2024.

Franchise Law is often a trap for the unwary lawyer. To an untrained eye, it can sometimes be challenging to identify that a commercial transaction is in fact a franchise arrangement, and even a small business can find itself an accidental franchisor. The consequences of getting it wrong can be significant. According to LawPRO’s most recent statistics the average dollar value of a negligence claim against lawyers in franchise matters was approximately five (5) times the claim value in almost every other area of law.  

Ensure you are equipped to recognize and address franchise law matters that may unexpectedly make their way onto your desk. Specifically tailored for lawyers who are not routinely advising on franchise law matters, this first part of our 2-part series offers a critical overview of the foundational elements of franchise law. Get expert guidance on identifying a franchise agreement, franchisor’s and franchisee’s respective rights and obligations under the AWA, as well as your professional obligations to franchisor/franchisee clients. 

Our expert faculty with share valuable insights on: 

• What you need to know about the AWA 
• Disclosure Document essentials including prescribed elements, material fact requirements and examples. 
• The Franchise Agreement 101 - select key terms 
• Rescission remedies
• Strategies for advising franchise clients, including the risks and implications of dabbling. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain basic understanding of this niche area of law, avoid traps you may encounter and gather advice on how to best handle these issues that may come across your desk.

PROGRAM CHAIR

David Kornhauser, Loopstra Nixon LLP

SPEAKERS

Andrew MacIver, Siskinds LLP
Lauren Parker, Sotos LLP
Julia Sergerie, Dale & Lessmann LLP
Madison Black, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Ray Leclair, LAWPRO