Ontario’s Court of Appeal Certifies Class Actions Questioning Overtime Policies
It turns out CIBC and Scotiabank will be required to defend their overtime policies against class actions by employees, according to the Court of Appeal. The banks had successfully defended certification motions in the lower courts on the grounds that the issues were not “common” enough among the banks’ 30,000 employees to warrant class action litigation. However,...
Continue reading the post titled Ontario’s Court of Appeal Certifies Class Actions Questioning Overtime PoliciesWills, trusts and estate planning for people with disabilities and their families
Introduction Families are very familiar with positive planning processes that are focused on helping their child with disabilities to have a good life. You may have had help by many people in your unique situation to develop a good plan: extended family and friends, members of your child’s support circle, other families in similar circumstances,...
Continue reading the post titled Wills, trusts and estate planning for people with disabilities and their familiesAdvocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The Bench
Siskinds franchise lawyer, Peter Dillon was recently interviewed by Law Times regarding the recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision Stuart Budd & Sons Ltd. v. IFS Vehicle Distributors ULC. To read about this decision and other comments by Peter Dillon, see the AdvocateDaily.com article below. Advocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The Bench By...
Continue reading the post titled Advocate Role Includes Reigning in Over-zealousness On The BenchRaibex Canada Ltd. v ASWR Franchising Corp., Implications for Franchisors
Executive Summary and Client Advisory This case, decided late in the late Fall of 2016 and currently under appeal, is potentially highly problematic to franchisors who sign franchise agreements with prospects before a site has been selected. In essence, the trial judge found that doing so is not in compliance with the Ontario’s franchise disclosure...
Continue reading the post titled Raibex Canada Ltd. v ASWR Franchising Corp., Implications for FranchisorsRaibex decision alters franchise landscape on presale disclosure
The disclosure obligations for franchisors expanded with a recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling, and will change the way deals are struck in the province, says franchise lawyer Peter Dillon. In Raibex Canada Ltd. v. ASWR Franchising Corp., 2016 ONSC 5575 (CanLII), the judge found the development cost estimate provided to the franchisee was materially...
Continue reading the post titled Raibex decision alters franchise landscape on presale disclosureCoffee giant, franchisee group close to settling two class action lawsuits
Franchise lawyer Peter Dillon recently spoke with Advocate Daily about a Canadian coffee giant and frustrated franchisees that appear to be close to reaching a settlement in two class action lawsuits. See the full article below. Coffee giant, franchisee group close to settling two class action lawsuits A Canadian coffee giant and an association representing...
Continue reading the post titled Coffee giant, franchisee group close to settling two class action lawsuitsWelcome to the Siskinds Team
The entire team at Siskinds LLP is looking forward to welcoming Paula and Kirsten into our municipal and environmental practice group. Paula and Kirsten will be based out of Siskinds Toronto office. Having lived in Toronto for more than twenty years and having started my legal career at a Bay Street law firm, I am...
Continue reading the post titled Welcome to the Siskinds TeamVehicle ‘black boxes’ need tighter rules
Event data recorders (EDRs) that track and improve vehicle safety have become standard in most vehicles. In a recent article by Advocate Daily titled: Vehicle ‘black boxes’ need tighter rules, Siskinds lawyer Peter Dillon addresses privacy concerns regarding EDRs that monitor vehicle behaviour without consent. See the full article below. Vehicle ‘black boxes’ need tighter...
Continue reading the post titled Vehicle ‘black boxes’ need tighter rules‘Canada: it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion’
Siskinds franchise lawyer Peter Dillon was featured in AdvocateDaily.com for his article in the Franchise Law Journal. See the full article below. ‘Canada: it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion:’ Dillon By AdvocateDaily.com Staff While franchising provides an effective way to distribute goods and services, foreign businesses may be dissuaded from expanding here...
Continue reading the post titled ‘Canada: it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion’Technical non-compliance risky for Ontario franchisors
Toronto franchise lawyer Peter Dillon says courts have taken a highly technical approach to interpreting disclosure requirements, which has resulted in more franchisees being able to get out of deals. Dillon, partner at Siskinds LLP, says franchise legislation in Ontario, as well as four other provinces in Canada, was intended to ensure that those buying franchises had adequate...
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