Franchise Law is a highly specialized area of practice and it is important that lawyers handling franchise files understand the essential contractual and statutory rights and obligations of the parties in a franchisor-franchisee relationship. This program focuses on the nuts and bolts of working with your first franchise client, including, practical tips, strategies and resources from experienced franchise lawyers.  Gain an overview of the core elements of franchise law, how to recognize a franchise agreement masked as a commercial contract and practical tips for reviewing and/or drafting common franchise documents.  This is a valuable franchise law primer for lawyers practising business law generally and franchise law specifically.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Christine Jackson, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

SPEAKERS

Frank Robinson, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Vincent Doré, Loblaw Companies Limited
Karen Granofsky, Senior Claims Counsel, LAWPRO®

AGENDA

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