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Joseph Adler is published in the Franchise Times |
September, 2022 | Emerging Brand Missteps Happen. Here Are Ways to Avoid Them |
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Hoffer Adler LLP successfully defended a motion for security for costs. |
September, 2022 | Mountainwide Auto Parts et al. v. UAP Inc. |
Hoffer Adler LLP successfully defended a motion for security for costs. |
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Idan Erez co-presents at the Ontario Bar Association's program, "Recent Trends Regarding the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Franchise Agreements" " |
June, 2022 | OBA Franchise Law Program |
Idan Erez co-presents at the Ontario Bar Association's program, "Recent Trends Regarding the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Franchise Agreements" " |
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Joseph Adler is published in the Canadian Franchise Association's Franchise Canada publication |
June, 2022 | Franchise Canada June 2022 |
Joseph Adler is published in the Canadian Franchise Association's Franchise Canada publication |
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Congratulations to Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler, and Idan Erez for being recognized as Franchise Times 2022 Legal Eagles! |
April, 2022 | Franchise Times 2022 Legal Eagles List |
Congratulations to Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler, and Idan Erez for being recognized as Franchise Times 2022 Legal Eagles! |
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Joseph Adler and Idan Erez co-presented at the Canadian Franchise Association's Certified Franchise Executives Fran-Guard Seminar in Ottawa |
April, 2022 | Canadian Franchise Association's Fran-Guard Course |
Joseph Adler and Idan Erez co-presented at the Canadian Franchise Association's Certified Franchise Executives Fran-Guard Seminar in Ottawa |
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Congratulations to Joseph Adler for Being Recognized as a Who's Who 2022 Global Elite Thought Leader in Franchising! |
January, 2022 | Who's Who - Global Elite Thought Leaders 2022 |
Congratulations to Joseph Adler for Being Recognized as a Who's Who 2022 Global Elite Thought Leader in Franchising! |
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Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being included in the 2022 Lexpert American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada |
January, 2022 | Lexpert - Stephanie Chong |
Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being included in the 2022 Lexpert American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada |
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Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Conference Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong Franchise 101 Stream: Intellectual Property Primer |
December, 2021 | Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Day |
Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Conference |
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Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Conference Co-speaker – Lloyd Hoffer Raibex Revisited: A Pendulum Shift or Business as Usual? |
December, 2021 | Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Day |
Ontario Bar Association: 20th Annual Franchise Law Conference |
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Congratulations to Lloyd Hoffer for Being Recognized as a Who's Who 2021 Global Leader and National Leader in Franchising! |
December, 2021 | Who's Who - Lloyd Hoffer |
Congratulations to Lloyd Hoffer for Being Recognized as a Who's Who 2021 Global Leader and National Leader in Franchising! |
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Canadian Franchise Association: Certified Franchise Executives Fran-Guard Seminar Co-speakers – Joseph Adler, Idan Erez Compliance with Franchising Legislation |
November, 2021 | Canadian Franchise Association's Fran-Guard Course |
Canadian Franchise Association: Certified Franchise Executives Fran-Guard Seminar |
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Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 Speaker – Lloyd Hoffer Legal & Legislative Update |
September, 2021 | Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 |
Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 |
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Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 Speaker – Idan Erez Recent Supreme Court Of Canada Decisions On The Duty Of Good Faith And How To Apply Them To Franchising |
September, 2021 | Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 |
Canadian Franchise Association: Franchise Law Day 2021 |
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Stephanie Chong is interviewed by Canadian Lawyer magazine as President of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) on the topic of government incentive programs for intellectual property and innovation. Stephanie Chong |
September, 2021 | Canadian Lawyer Interview with Stephanie Chong |
Stephanie Chong is interviewed by Canadian Lawyer magazine as President of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) on the topic of government incentive programs for intellectual property and innovation. |
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Congratulations to Joseph Adler for Being a Recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association's 2021 Recognition Award |
August, 2021 | CFA's 2021 Volunteer Leadership Excellence Award awarded to Joseph Adler |
Congratulations to Joseph Adler for Being a Recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association's 2021 Recognition Award |
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Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being ranked in the World Trademark Review WTR Global Leaders. |
July, 2021 | WTR Global Leaders |
Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being ranked in the World Trademark Review WTR Global Leaders. |
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Congratulations to Joseph Adler and Lloyd Hoffer for being recognized by their peers as leading practitioners in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. |
April, 2021 | Lexpert - Joseph Adler, Lexpert - Lloyd Hoffer |
Congratulations to Joseph Adler and Lloyd Hoffer for being recognized by their peers as leading practitioners in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. |
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Congratulations to Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer and Idan Erez for being recognized by their peers and clients as 2021 Franchise Times Legal Eagles. |
April, 2021 | Franchise Times 2021 Legal Eagles List |
Congratulations to Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer and Idan Erez for being recognized by their peers and clients as 2021 Franchise Times Legal Eagles. |
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Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being ranked in the World Trademark Review WTR 1000 for the second year running. |
February, 2021 | WTR 1000 Rankings |
Congratulations to Stephanie Chong for being ranked in the World Trademark Review WTR 1000 for the second year running. |
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Idan Erez is published in the "Ask a Legal Expert" column in Franchise Canada's September/October 2020 issue. |
August, 2020 | Franchise Canada September/October 2020 Issue |
Idan Erez is published in the "Ask a Legal Expert" column in Franchise Canada's September/October 2020 issue. |
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International Franchise Association (Orlando, February 8-11, 2020) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer Annual Convention |
February, 2020 |
International Franchise Association (Orlando, February 8-11, 2020) |
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International Franchise Association Appointed – Joseph Adler Board of Governors Member of the Institute of Certified Franchise Executive |
December, 2019 | Certified Franchise Executives |
International Franchise Association |
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Ontario Government Lawyers Speaker – Stephanie Chong Canadian Trademark Law & Practice |
October, 2019 |
Ontario Government Lawyers |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Growth through franchising not for everyone |
October, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (September 26, 2019) Elected – Stephanie Chong Vice President |
September, 2019 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (September 26, 2019) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Gatineau, September 25-27, 2019) Attendee – Stephanie Chong Annual Meeting |
September, 2019 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Gatineau, September 25-27, 2019) |
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Canadian Franchise Association (Toronto, September 26, 2019) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer, Idan Erez, Maryam Shahidi Franchise Law Day |
September, 2019 |
Canadian Franchise Association (Toronto, September 26, 2019) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day Moderator – Idan Erez Business and Legal Issues Posed by Virtual Kitchens (Toronto, September 26, 2019) |
September, 2019 | CFA-Franchise Law Day |
Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Statement of claim is not a notice of rescission: Adler |
August, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Moderator – Stephanie Chong The new USPTO Rule for Foreign Applications, Practical Implications |
August, 2019 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Case offers 'good new' for franchisor's voluntary disclosure |
August, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Idan Erez Remaining franchise term plays role in injunction cases |
June, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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International Trademark Association Attendee – Stephanie Chong Annual Meeting |
May, 2019 |
International Trademark Association |
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Franchise Times Quoted – Joseph Adler Trust, money at core of most franchise conflict |
May, 2019 | Franchise Times |
Franchise Times |
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International Franchise Association Legal Symposium Attendees – Joseph Adler, Idan Erez |
May, 2019 |
International Franchise Association Legal Symposium |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler U.S. Franchise expansion into Canada: considerations and risks |
May, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Ottawa, April 9, 2019) Attendee – Stephanie Chong World IP Day Reception |
April, 2019 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Ottawa, April 9, 2019) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls, April 7-9, 2019) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer, Idan Erez |
April, 2019 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls, April 7-9, 2019) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler U.S. franchisors need to 'Canadianize' disclosure documents |
April, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Franchise sucess in U.S. doesn't always translate in Canada |
March, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Centre for International Governance Innovation and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Toronto, March 1, 2019) Attendee – Stephanie Chong Recognizing, Promoting and Protecting Traditional Knowledge and Tradtional Cultral Expressions |
March, 2019 |
Centre for International Governance Innovation and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (Toronto, March 1, 2019) |
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International Franchise Association Annual Conference (Las Vegas, February 24-27, 2019) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
March, 2019 |
International Franchise Association Annual Conference (Las Vegas, February 24-27, 2019) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Ad fund usage a common fracture point in franchise relationship |
February, 2019 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Franchisee disillusionment can lead to litigation, distrust |
December, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Webinar Speaker – Stephanie Chong Introduction to Traditional Knowledge & Traditional Cultural Expressions |
November, 2018 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Webinar |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Motion to strike provides valuable franchise law reminders |
November, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Intellectual Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (New Orleans, November 6-9, 2018) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
November, 2018 |
Intellectual Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (New Orleans, November 6-9, 2018) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (October 12, 2018) Elected – Stephanie Chong Secretary |
October, 2018 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (October 12, 2018) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Vancouver, October 10-12, 2018) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
October, 2018 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Vancouver, October 10-12, 2018) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Franchise distinguished by assistance offered, control exerted |
September, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2019 Edition Recognized – Lloyd Hoffer as a leader in Franchise Law and Personal Injury Litigation |
August, 2018 | bestlawyers.com |
The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2019 Edition |
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The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2019 Edition Recognized – Joseph Adler as a leader in franchise law |
August, 2018 | bestlawyers.com |
The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2019 Edition |
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Who's Who Legal: Franchise 2018 Recognized – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
July, 2018 |
Who's Who Legal: Franchise 2018 |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Before seeking injunctive relief, consider time left in franchise term |
July, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Seattle, May 19-23, 2018) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
May, 2018 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Seattle, May 19-23, 2018) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Ottawa, April 24, 2018) Attendee – Stephanie Chong World IP Day Reception hosted by IPIC on Parliament Hill |
April, 2018 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Ottawa, April 24, 2018) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Ottawa, April 22-24, 2018) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
April, 2018 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Ottawa, April 22-24, 2018) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler OCA decision not a 'get out of jail free' card for franchisors |
April, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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International Franchise Association Annual Convention (Phoenix, February 10-13, 2018) Round Table Facilitator – Joseph Adler Effective ways to conduct your due diligence on international prospects |
February, 2018 |
International Franchise Association Annual Convention (Phoenix, February 10-13, 2018) |
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International Franchise Association Annual Convention (Phoenix, February 10-13, 2018) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
February, 2018 |
International Franchise Association Annual Convention (Phoenix, February 10-13, 2018) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Employment-related regulation not domain of franchisors |
February, 2018 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler More room for improvement following franchise law changes |
December, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Annual Conference (Toronto, November 18, 2017) Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong IP Without Tears: An Intellectual Property Law Update for the Uninitiated |
November, 2017 |
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Annual Conference (Toronto, November 18, 2017) |
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International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Washington, November 7-10, 2017) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
November, 2017 |
International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Washington, November 7-10, 2017) |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) Co-speaker – Lloyd Hoffer The Measure of a Franchisee's Worth |
November, 2017 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) Co-speaker – Joseph Adler Managing the Disclosure Process |
November, 2017 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) Attendees – Joseph Alder, Lloyd Hoffer, Idan Erez, Emily Lukaweski Franchise Law in Canada: All Grown Up? |
November, 2017 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto, November 16, 2017) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler New franchise agreements can extend right of rescission |
November, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Medico-Legal Society of Toronto (Toronto, October 26) Co-speaker – Lloyd Hoffer Introduction to the Fundamentals for Retaining, Working with, and Being a Medical Expert |
October, 2017 |
Medico-Legal Society of Toronto (Toronto, October 26) |
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American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising, (Palm Desert, October 18-20, 2017) Attendee – Joseph Adler |
October, 2017 |
American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising, (Palm Desert, October 18-20, 2017) |
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International Network of Boutique & Independent Law Firms Black Tie Weekend (San Francisco, October 19-22, 2017) Attendee – Lloyd Hoffer |
October, 2017 |
International Network of Boutique & Independent Law Firms Black Tie Weekend (San Francisco, October 19-22, 2017) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Niagara Falls, October 11-13, 2017) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
October, 2017 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Niagara Falls, October 11-13, 2017) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (October 12, 2017) Elected – Stephanie Chong Treasurer |
October, 2017 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (October 12, 2017) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Niagara Falls, October 11-13, 2017) Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong Who's Offended? A Review of the Laws on Obscene, Scandalous and Immoral Marks in Canada, the US and EU |
October, 2017 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Niagara Falls, October 11-13, 2017) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto, September 26, 2017) Speaker – Idan Erez Use and Administration of Advertising Funds |
September, 2017 |
Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto, September 26, 2017) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto, September 26, 2017) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer, Idan Erez |
September, 2017 |
Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto, September 26, 2017) |
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Cannabis Law Journal, Issue 6 (September 1, 2017) Author – Idan Erez Canada: The New Proposed Cannabis Act: Implications for Franchisors |
September, 2017 | Cannabis Law Journal |
Cannabis Law Journal, Issue 6 (September 1, 2017) |
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The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2018 Edition Recognized – Lloyd Hoffer as a Leader in Franchise Law and Personal Injury Litigation |
August, 2017 |
The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2018 Edition |
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The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2018 Edition Recognized – Joseph Adler as a leader in Franchise Law |
August, 2017 |
The Best Lawyers In Canada, 2018 Edition |
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The Brandon Sun (August 4, 2017) Mentioned – Stephanie Chong Man who trademarked name of his own county hands it over to council |
August, 2017 |
The Brandon Sun (August 4, 2017) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Subjective approach to franchise rescission shut down |
July, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Fundamentals of Franchising® – Canada, Second Edition (2017) Co-author – Joseph Adler Acting for the Canadian Franchise |
July, 2017 |
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Fundamentals of Franchising® – Canada, Second Edition (2017) |
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Intellectual Property Rights Owners Given More Ammunition in Canada (June 29, 2017) Stephanie Chong |
June, 2017 |
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Intellectual Property Rights Owners Given More Ammunition in Canada (June 29, 2017) |
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2018 Canadian Business Franchise Handbook Author – Joseph Adler Legal Issues when Buying a Franchise |
June, 2017 |
2018 Canadian Business Franchise Handbook |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, Women in IP Networking Group Webinar (June 21, 2017) Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong Action Not Aspiration: Concrete Steps Toward Diversity and Inclusion |
June, 2017 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, Women in IP Networking Group Webinar (June 21, 2017) |
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2017 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers In Canada Directory, Lexpert® Listed – Joseph Adler Focus on Cross-border Corporate Law and Transactions, specifically in Franchise Law |
June, 2017 |
2017 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers In Canada Directory, Lexpert® |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Uncertainty for franchisors after Raibex decision |
May, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Barcelona, May 20-24, 2017) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Stephanie Chong |
May, 2017 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Barcelona, May 20-24, 2017) |
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AdvocateDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Franchise laws a mixed bleassing |
April, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocateDaily.com |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls, April 2-4, 2017) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
April, 2017 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls, April 2-4, 2017) |
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Law Times (Vol. 28, No. 11) (March 27, 2017) Interviewed for article – Stephanie Chong Are interlocutory orders making a comeback in IP? |
March, 2017 |
Law Times (Vol. 28, No. 11) (March 27, 2017) |
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Canadian Franchise Association's How to Franchise Your Business Seminar (Toronto, March 2, 2017) Speaker – Joseph Adler Legal Aspects to Consider when Franchising your Business |
March, 2017 |
Canadian Franchise Association's How to Franchise Your Business Seminar (Toronto, March 2, 2017) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Show (Toronto, February 25-26, 2017) Speaker – Joseph Adler 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Franchise |
February, 2017 |
Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Show (Toronto, February 25-26, 2017) |
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Chambers Canada 2017, Nationwide-Canada, Franchising Ranking Recognized – Joseph Adler |
February, 2017 |
Chambers Canada 2017, Nationwide-Canada, Franchising Ranking |
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International Franchising Association Annual Convention (Las Vegas, January 29-February 1, 2017) Attendees – Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler |
February, 2017 |
International Franchising Association Annual Convention (Las Vegas, January 29-February 1, 2017) |
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Business Solution Roundtable, International Franchising Association 57th Annual Convention (Las Vegas, January 29-February 1, 2017) Co-facilitator – Joseph Adler Looking to Expand, eh? Tips on Franchising in Canada |
February, 2017 |
Business Solution Roundtable, International Franchising Association 57th Annual Convention (Las Vegas, January 29-February 1, 2017) |
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AdvocatDaily.com Featured – Joseph Adler Franchise lawyers shouldn't lose sight of the little guy: Joseph Adler |
January, 2017 | AdvocateDaily.com |
AdvocatDaily.com |
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Ontario Bar Association program on Intellectual Property Litigation (Toronto) Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong "Tactical Considerations in Bringing Motions before the Federal Court" |
November, 2016 |
Ontario Bar Association program on Intellectual Property Litigation (Toronto) |
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International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Florida) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
November, 2016 |
International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Florida) |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto) Attendees – Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler, Idan Erez, Trish Vrotsos |
November, 2016 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto) |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto) Co-speaker – Joseph Adler Advanced Disclosure Issues |
November, 2016 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference (Toronto) |
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American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising (Florida) Attendee – Joseph Adler |
November, 2016 |
American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising (Florida) |
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Canada's Competition Law: What Franchises Should Know Joseph Adler (Co-Author) |
November, 2016 |
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Canada's Competition Law: What Franchises Should Know |
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The Franchise Show, Canadian Franchise Association (Toronto) Speaker – Joseph Adler "10 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Franchise" |
October, 2016 |
The Franchise Show, Canadian Franchise Association (Toronto) |
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Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Annual Conference (Toronto) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
October, 2016 |
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Annual Conference (Toronto) |
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International Network of Boutique Law Firms 2016 Black Tie Weekend (Chicago) Attendee – Lloyd Hoffer |
September, 2016 |
International Network of Boutique Law Firms 2016 Black Tie Weekend (Chicago) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Quebec City) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
September, 2016 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Quebec City) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Idan Erez |
September, 2016 |
Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Law Day (Toronto) |
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The Franchise Manual Podcast #7 Speaker – Joseph Adler Canada - How to Expand your Franchise Concept |
June, 2016 | The Franchise Manual Podcast Episode #7 |
The Franchise Manual Podcast #7 |
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Canadian Franchise Association Webinar Co-speaker – Joseph Adler Negotiating an International Franchise Agreement |
May, 2016 |
Canadian Franchise Association Webinar |
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International Franchise Association Annual Legal Symposium Attendee – Joseph Adler |
May, 2016 |
International Franchise Association Annual Legal Symposium |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Orlando) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
May, 2016 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Orlando) |
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The Franchise Voice (Volume 17, Issue 2) Author – Stephanie Chong Is Your System Ready? 5 Things a franchisor can do now to prepare for key changes to Canada's Trademarks Act (plus 1 bonus item to consider for the future) |
May, 2016 |
The Franchise Voice (Volume 17, Issue 2) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention Attendee – Joseph Adler |
April, 2016 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention |
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LexisNexis Author – Stephanie Chong "Trade-mark Appeals", chapter in "Intellectual Property Litigation - Forms and Precedents" |
April, 2016 |
LexisNexis |
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International Franchise Association Annual Convention Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
February, 2016 |
International Franchise Association Annual Convention |
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Law Society of Upper Canada IP Year in Review (Toronto) Speaker – Stephanie Chong Cross Border Professionalism Issues for every IP Practitioner to Consider |
January, 2016 |
Law Society of Upper Canada IP Year in Review (Toronto) |
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Canadian Franchise Association 2016 Law Day Speaker – Joseph Adler Negotiating International Franchise Agreements |
January, 2016 |
Canadian Franchise Association 2016 Law Day |
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Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference Attendee – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
November, 2015 |
Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference |
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Ontario Bar Association 15th Annual Franchise Law Conference Co-speaker – Lloyd Hoffer If, Why, When and How: A Practical Guide To Settling Franchise Disputes |
November, 2015 |
Ontario Bar Association 15th Annual Franchise Law Conference |
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American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising (New Orleans, October 14-16, 2015) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer |
October, 2015 |
American Bar Association Annual Forum on Franchising (New Orleans, October 14-16, 2015) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Banff) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
October, 2015 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Banff) |
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Franchise and Distribution Law Journal (Federated Press) Author – Stephanie Chong What Franchisors Need to Do to Prepare Themselves for Changes to the Canadian Trade-marks Act |
June, 2015 |
Franchise and Distribution Law Journal (Federated Press) |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (San Diego) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
May, 2015 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (San Diego) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Webinar Speaker – Lloyd Hoffer Worried About Rescission Claims And Other Lawsuits? |
May, 2015 |
Canadian Franchise Association Webinar |
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Franchise and Distribution (Volume XVII, No. 4) (Federated Press) Author – Stephanie Chong Changes to the Canadian Trade-marks Act |
April, 2015 |
Franchise and Distribution (Volume XVII, No. 4) (Federated Press) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer and Stephanie Chong |
April, 2015 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) |
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Mini-LLB for CIOs conference (Federated Press) Speaker – Joseph Adler Legal Risks and Governance Challenges for Social Media |
February, 2015 |
Mini-LLB for CIOs conference (Federated Press) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong The Marketing Minefield - Tips, Tricks and Traps for the Unwary |
January, 2015 |
Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer and Stephanie Chong |
January, 2015 |
Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) |
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Toronto Lawyers Association Nutshell Program Co-speakers – Stephanie Chong and Joseph Adler Intellectual Property - Tips, Tricks & Traps for the General Practitioner |
January, 2015 |
Toronto Lawyers Association Nutshell Program |
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Canadian Franchise Association Webinar Co-speaker – Stephanie Chong Dangers & Opportunities - How Changes to the Trade-marks Act will Affect your Brand |
December, 2014 |
Canadian Franchise Association Webinar |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Halifax) Moderator – Stephanie Chong It's Official: Prohibited Marks Still Rule |
October, 2014 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Halifax) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Halifax) Chair – Stephanie Chong |
October, 2014 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Halifax) |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Hong Kong) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
May, 2014 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Hong Kong) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) Attendees – Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler and Stephanie Chong |
April, 2014 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) |
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Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) Co-speaker – Joseph Adler Judicial and Legislative Update |
April, 2014 |
Canadian Franchise Association National Convention (Niagara Falls) |
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International Franchise Association Annual Convention Attendee – Joseph Adler |
February, 2014 |
International Franchise Association Annual Convention |
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Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) Attendees – Joseph Adler, Lloyd Hoffer and Stephanie Chong |
January, 2014 |
Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) |
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Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) Co-speaker – Lloyd Hoffer Assisting your Legal Team to Assist You |
January, 2014 |
Canadian Franchise Association Law Day (Toronto) |
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International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Miami) Attendee – Stephanie Chong Member of Enforcement Committee (Discovery Practices Sub-committee) |
November, 2013 |
International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting (Miami) |
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American Bar Association Forum on Franchising Annual Conference Attendee – Joseph Adler |
October, 2013 |
American Bar Association Forum on Franchising Annual Conference |
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International Network of Boutique Law Firms Attendees – Lloyd Hoffer and Joseph Adler |
October, 2013 |
International Network of Boutique Law Firms |
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Canadian Franchise Association Moderator – Joseph Adler How to Franchise Your Business Session |
October, 2013 |
Canadian Franchise Association |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Gatineau) Moderator – Stephanie Chong Intellectual Property vs. Cultural Property: From Colonization to Co-existence |
September, 2013 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Gatineau) |
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Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Gatineau) Vice-Chair – Stephanie Chong |
September, 2013 |
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada Annual Meeting (Gatineau) |
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Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Dinner Speaker – Joseph Adler What to include in a review of a Disclosure Document package for a prospective franchisee? |
June, 2013 |
Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Dinner |
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Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Dinner Attendees – Lloyd Hoffer, Joseph Adler |
June, 2013 |
Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Dinner |
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International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Dallas) Attendee – Stephanie Chong |
May, 2013 |
International Trademark Association Annual Meeting (Dallas) |
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Franchise Expansion Across Our Borders: Canada and Mexico |
October, 2012 |
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Franchise Expansion Across Our Borders: Canada and Mexico |
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Critical Issues in Site Selection Leasing and Development |
November, 2011 |
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Critical Issues in Site Selection Leasing and Development |
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What's In A Name? |
November, 2011 |
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What's In A Name? |
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Assessing Materiality in Franchise Disclosure Documents: A Canada-U.S. Analysis Co-authored by Joseph Y. Adler and Michael R. Laidhold |
May, 2011 |
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Assessing Materiality in Franchise Disclosure Documents: A Canada-U.S. Analysis |
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Don't Give Away The Store: Site Selection and Leasing Issues in Franchising |
April, 2011 |
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Don't Give Away The Store: Site Selection and Leasing Issues in Franchising |
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Intelligent Franchising Newsletter |
March, 2011 |
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Intelligent Franchising Newsletter |
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Trademark Truisms: Best Practices for Acquiring and Managing Trade-marks |
September, 2010 |
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Trademark Truisms: Best Practices for Acquiring and Managing Trade-marks |
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CFA Checklist for Franchisees |
July, 2010 |
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CFA Checklist for Franchisees |
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Bullet-Proofing Your Disclosure Documents |
May, 2010 |
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Bullet-Proofing Your Disclosure Documents |
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Diversity in Franchising: A Win-Win Proposition |
May, 2010 |
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Diversity in Franchising: A Win-Win Proposition |
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Trademark Truisms |
May, 2010 |
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Trademark Truisms |
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Canada and the Madrid Protocol: An Update |
May, 2010 |
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Canada and the Madrid Protocol: An Update |
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Canada: Restrictions on Extensions of Time in Examination |
April, 2010 |
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Canada: Restrictions on Extensions of Time in Examination |
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Intelligent Franchising Newsletter |
April, 2010 |
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Intelligent Franchising Newsletter |
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Recent Canadian Bankruptcy Legislation Amendments and Their Impact on Intellectual Property Licensing |
January, 2010 |
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Recent Canadian Bankruptcy Legislation Amendments and Their Impact on Intellectual Property Licensing |
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The Ethics of Franchising - ABA Franchise Law Journal |
October, 2009 |
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The Ethics of Franchising - ABA Franchise Law Journal |
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The Franchise Relationship The Whole Nine Yards |
October, 2009 |
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The Franchise Relationship The Whole Nine Yards |
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Canada's Federal Court rejects American law of Fraud on the Trademark Office |
October, 2009 |
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Canada's Federal Court rejects American law of Fraud on the Trademark Office |
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Ask a Legal Expert |
September, 2009 |
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Ask a Legal Expert |
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Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2009: The Expected and Unexpected |
September, 2009 |
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Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2009: The Expected and Unexpected |
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.ca Registry Seeking Feedback on WHOIS Privacy Policy |
September, 2009 |
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.ca Registry Seeking Feedback on WHOIS Privacy Policy |
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What do I need to consider when contemplating the purchase of a franchise? |
March, 2009 |
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What do I need to consider when contemplating the purchase of a franchise? |
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Creative Financing Solutions |
March, 2009 |
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Creative Financing Solutions |
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Important Developments in Franchise Disclosure Law: When is a disclosure document not a disclosure document? Co-authored by Cynthia Yang |
January, 2009 |
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Important Developments in Franchise Disclosure Law: When is a disclosure document not a disclosure document? |
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New Franchise Clients |
November, 2008 |
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New Franchise Clients |
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A Technical Explanation of the .tel Launch |
November, 2008 |
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A Technical Explanation of the .tel Launch |
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Changes to the .ca WHOIS Privacy Policy |
November, 2008 |
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Changes to the .ca WHOIS Privacy Policy |
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The Law of Franchising in Canada: An Introduction |
September, 2008 |
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The Law of Franchising in Canada: An Introduction |
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Succession: The Legal Issues |
May, 2008 |
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Succession: The Legal Issues |
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Resales: The Legal Issues |
February, 2008 |
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Resales: The Legal Issues |
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Alternative Expansion Models |
November, 2007 |
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Alternative Expansion Models |
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Renewals, Resales, Transfers & Buybacks |
March, 2007 |
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Renewals, Resales, Transfers & Buybacks |
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Franchise Canada Article |
September, 2006 |
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Franchise Canada Article |
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Signing On the Dotted Line: Legal Issues |
February, 2006 |
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Signing On the Dotted Line: Legal Issues |
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Bringing a Foreign Franchise System to Canada - 2 Parts |
September, 2005 |
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Bringing a Foreign Franchise System to Canada - 2 Parts |
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How to Locate the Right Lawyer for your Franchised Business |
April, 2005 |
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How to Locate the Right Lawyer for your Franchised Business |
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Cross-Border Franchising Alert! |
March, 2005 |
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Cross-Border Franchising Alert! |
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Interested in Franchising Your Business? |
February, 2005 |
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Interested in Franchising Your Business? |
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The Fundamental Aspects of the Franchise Agreement |
October, 2004 |
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The Fundamental Aspects of the Franchise Agreement |
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The U.S. Invasion: A Survey of U.S. Franchise Systems Coming into Canada |
April, 2004 |
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The U.S. Invasion: A Survey of U.S. Franchise Systems Coming into Canada |
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A Critical Analysis of Ontario's Franchise Disclosure Act |
March, 2003 |
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A Critical Analysis of Ontario's Franchise Disclosure Act |
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A Critical Analysis of Ontario's Franchise Disclosure Regulations |
March, 2003 |
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A Critical Analysis of Ontario's Franchise Disclosure Regulations |
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Drafting Franchise Agreements in the 21st Century |
February, 2003 |
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Drafting Franchise Agreements in the 21st Century |
