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What We’re Up To (Spring 2021)

05/26/2021

Recent

  • Frank Robinson recently completed a term as the ABA Forum on Franchising’s International Division Director
  • Chris Horkins recently contributed the Canadian portion of the annual international legal and legislative update published by the ABA Forum on Franchising
  • Larry Weinberg and Frank Robinson presented at the Hospitality Law Conference: Quick Service + Fast Casual, which was held virtually on February 24, 2021, on Successful Expansion to Canada
  • Larry Weinberg presented a webinar for the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) on March 2, 2021, on the topic of expanding into Canada
  • Larry Weinberg moderated a panel at the 2021 International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, which will be held virtually on May 4-6, 2021, on Global Expansion in a Stay at Home World: How Franchise Systems Expand Internationally Today
  • Noah Leszcz spoke at the 2021 International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, which will be held virtually on May 4-6, 2021, on Ghost Kitchens, Virtual Restaurants, and the Intersection with Franchising

Upcoming

  • Eric Mayzel is chairing an Ontario Bar Association (OBA) franchise section program on June 22, 2021 on Protecting and Enforcing Confidential Information and Trade Secrets in the Franchise Industry
  • Larry Weinberg is speaking on a panel called The Annotated International Franchise Agreement at the American Bar Association (ABA) annual Forum on Franchising, being held October 13-15, 2021
  • Chris Horkins is co-chairing the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) 20th Annual Franchise Law Conference in November 2021

This publication is a general summary of the law. It does not replace legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

For more information, please contact any member of our Franchise Group.