Please note that the information provided is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for any specific questions. It is crucial to consult with a qualified attorney for personalized guidance tailored to your situation. Will or Estate Planning A will is a legal document specifying how an individual’s assets should be distributed upon […]
This information is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a lawyer to obtain specific guidance for your situation. 1. Disclosure Rights: Franchisors are required to provide a prospective franchisee with a disclosure document containing pertinent information about the franchise at least 14 days before signing the franchise agreement or any other […]
In Ontario, the Employment Standards Act (ESA) outlines minimum entitlements for employees upon termination. This includes termination pay, severance pay (if applicable), and other benefits. These entitlements are separate from any offer of a release or severance agreement. There is no specific timeline for signing a release or severance agreement after termination. It is important […]
Discrimination and harassment in the workplace are serious issues that can significantly impact an individual’s mental health, job satisfaction, and career progression.Remember, it is your right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. By speaking up and taking action, you can help create a safer and more inclusive workplace for […]
In Ontario, employers have the right to terminate an employee’s employment based on performance as long as the termination is done in compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and other applicable laws. However, employers must follow certain procedures and guidelines when terminating an employee based on performance. Firstly, employers must provide their employees […]
A franchise lawyer plays a critical role in protecting the legal interests of franchise businesses and entrepreneurs and ensuring that they succeed within the law’s framework.Franchising involves complex legal issues and regulations requiring specialized knowledge and expertise. A franchise lawyer can guide compliance with laws and regulations and help structure franchise agreements that meet legal […]
-Commercial lawyers help businesses protect their intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights. This can help businesses prevent others from using their intellectual property without permission and can provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.– Businesses face a range of legal risks, including contract disputes, employment issues, regulatory compliance issues, and intellectual property disputes. […]
Due diligence and investigation process in an asset or share purchase. Due diligence will normally be carried out after the parties have signed a letter of intent and put confidentiality provisions in place. The due diligence process will then run concurrently with the negotiation of the principal agreements.
Usually, franchise agreements do not contain any right of termination by a franchisee, The ability to terminate is only a very limited one. Every situation is different, and great care needs to be taken not to act with haste and to consider all relevant facts. If the agreement can be successfully terminated, then there is […]
Failed franchisees are not what any franchisor wants, but franchises fail and things go wrong. When this occurs, it is commonly the franchisee who suffers the most because the rights of the parties fall back on what is in agreement and franchise agreements offer very little protection for franchisees. There are multiple reasons I have […]