About The Franchise Law Section

Franchise Law Section

The OBA Franchise Law Section, originally a joint subcommittee of the Business Law and Civil Litigation Sections, was officially created by the OBA Board of Directors on April 28, 2010. As a joint subcommittee, every person who was a member of either the Business Law or Civil Litigation Sections was entitled to join the OBA Joint Subcommittee on Franchising. However, as a new stand alone section, if you wish to continue to be a member you must join the OBA Franchise Law Section separately.

Vision Statement

To provide a forum for the study and discussion of franchising and to increase the level of knowledge about franchise law among Ontario lawyers.

Mission Statement

     • To produce high quality educational programs and publications on franchising.
     • To stimulate discussion on franchising, in order to educate and assist Ontario lawyers
        on issues of current concern.
     • To enhance the professional experience of Ontario lawyers involved in franchising by
        encouraging them to participate fully in Section activities.
     • To provide Ontario lawyers with up-to-date information on trends, case-law and other
        developments in franchising.
     • To provide meaningful input into laws affecting franchising in Ontario.

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