No, pursuant to section 11 of the Arthur Wishart Act, "[a]ny purported waiver or release by a franchisee of a right given under this Act or of an obligation or requirement imposed on a franchisor...

When you pass, one or more persons will need to step up to manage and administer your estate. They will carry through your funeral and post mortem arrangements...

Franchising is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor, who establishes the trademark associated with the products or services and grants to a franchisee...

The Arthur Wishart Act articulates the franchisor's obligations upon receipt of a notice of recession, that is, within 60 days from the effective date of the recission, the franchisor is obliged to...

Currently in Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Prince Edward Island have legislation regulating the relationship...

The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024 (Bill 200) received Royal Asset on June 6, 2024 and amended s.53 of the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017.

An Existing Franchisee has Provided Notice to the Franchisor that it Wishes to Extend the Term of its Franchise Agreement, is the Franchisor Required to Deliver a Disclosure...

A common misconception among family law clients is that any and all special expenses incurred by a child are included within the basic child support payment.

For as long as there is been a holiday season near the end of each year [i.e. Christmas], I expect, there have been disagreements between the separated couples as to who has the pleasure of spending special time with the children.

Divorce is often an emotionally and financially challenging time. The Collaborative Process offers a more respectful and supportive alternative to traditional negotiation or litigation.

In a recent decision by the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Shapiro v. Shapiro, 2024 ONSC 4457 (CanLII), two wills were upheld as valid despite objections from the deceased's husband and daughter.

When couples embark on the journey of purchasing property together, the excitement of homeownership often overshadows important conversations about individual property rights. A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision...

Ontario is on the brink of implementing significant regulatory changes aimed at expediting the conversion of office spaces to residential units.

When software companies license or "sell" into Canada from abroad, there is often some leeway in how they allocate their fees between the license itself and related services.

Family law matters often involve complex legal processes, but not all resolutions occur within the confines of a court room. When marriage breakdown occurs, it is not uncommon for the parties...

This case involves a failed real estate transaction and raises important issues about contract law and the application of damages.

As family law litigants navigate the court system, often one of the most difficult tasks is gathering the necessary and relevant evidence to prove their case.

Benefits of Using the Collaborative Process to Prepare a Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement...

In the recent case of Ingram v. Kulynych Estate, 2024 ONCA 678, the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified the timeline for bringing equitable trust claims against estates. The court determined that such claims fall...

Increasingly, I've had buyers or prospective buyers reach out to me about cancelling their firm agreements of purchase and sale with their builders. Why?