OBA Franchise Law PROGRAM | Original Program Date: April 3, 2020

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