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Franchising in Alberta -- April 2013: Fabutan: Renewal, Termination and the Duty of Good Faith

Fabutan: Renewal, Termination and the Duty of Good Faith - Background to the Dispute: Against the backdrop of a bitter family dispute, the Fabutan decision1 reinforces the maxim that business and family often do...more

Franchising vs. Licensing – the Illegal Franchise Dilemma

Think you may have bought an illegal, disguised franchise that's called a license or something else? Or are you a company looking to expand and have been told to go with inexpensive licensing instead of expensive franchising?...more

Does a Franchisor have an Obligation to Maintain Brand Strength?

Bertico Inc. et al v. Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. (Allied Domecq Retailing International (Canada) Ltd.) In an unprecedented decision released on June 21, 2012, the Quebec Superior Court held that the Dunkin’ Donuts...more

CHOICE OF ENTITY CONSIDERATIONS IN FORMING A NEW BUSINESS AND AVOIDING PERSONAL LIABILITY IN BUSINESS ENTITIES

Comparison of the business entities available to Texas entrepreneurs, including Sole proprietorship, General partnership, Limited Partnership, Registered Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and...more