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Love Thy Canadian Neighbor: Ontario Court of Appeal Addresses Franchisor's Duty of Good Faith Part Two of a Two-Part Series
The first installment of this series dealt principally with one of the issues before the Ontario Court of Appeal in Shelanu v. Print Three; namely, the unsuccessful attempt of the franchisor to exclude from enforceability an oral agreement made subsequent to a franchise agreement containing a comprehensive “entire agreement” clause. The other principal issue before the court was whether there was, at common law, a duty of good faith owed by a franchisor to its franchisee.
The Duty of Fair Dealing/Good Faith at Common Law
The existence and scope of the common law duty of good faith is long-established in the United States but has not been previously well-entrenched (except for certain contractual relationships under the common law of the provinces) in Canada. Shelanu v. Print Three revisits the denial of fiduciary duty in the landmark case of Jirna Ltd. v. Mister Donut of Canada Ltd., [1975] 1 S.C.R. 2. The court's discussion of good faith opens with a reference to the Wallace decision (Wallace v. United Grain Growers Ltd. (c.o.b. Public Press), [1997], S.C.J. 94) in the Supreme Court of Canada.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.