OBA Franchise Law Program
Webcast Replay with Live Chat

Webcast Replay of programs originally aired on November 20, 2024 and January 29, 2025.

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 2-part series offers a foundational understanding of franchise law and the professional obligations lawyers owe to franchisor and franchisee clients. Our expert panelists will help you to better identify when you are being retained to act in a franchise matter and ensure you have the requisite knowledge to provide effective legal advice or know when you need to refer the matter to a franchise law specialist.

PROGRAM CHAIR

David Kornhauser, Loopstra Nixon LLP