How much can Canadian franchise law learn from US law?

SYDNEY (Blue MauMau) - The Australian Senate Standing Committee on Economics heard from Professor Frank Zumbo at a public hearing into whether to apply a statutory definition of “unconscionable conduct” into Trade Practice Act 1974.

It is expensive for a franchisee to bring suit against their franchisor, particularly where they must litigate in a distant state.

A recent federal court decision reinforces judicial deference to forum and venue clauses in business contracts.

The California Court of Appeal has once again declined to enforce several one sided franchise agreement clauses in Winter v. Window Fashions Professionals, Inc.

I keep trying to think of ways to enable people with perhaps limited resources to have access to a conflict consultancy with me when they are in difficulty.

Paul Steinberg and Michael Webster, both franchise attorneys, have created a website for research on regulation of the franchise relationship.

Kerry Pipes has a good article about Financial Performance Claims, or Earnings Claims for franchise systems.

Editor's note: A franchisee recalls how Dunkin' Donuts tried to intimidate his employee to the point of tears to shake out information that could result in the termination of his store.

Ol' FuwaFuwaUsagi is having a hard time getting his hands around a patented process, in particular in terms of a consumable.