Canadianizing franchise agreements
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Many franchisors are considering expansion into Canada because of the country's similarities with the US. However, the legal systems are similar but not identical and so franchise agreements must be amended to comply with Canadian law. For example, in Canada provincial rather than federal courts have jurisdiction over confidential information protections while trademark issues are tried in federal courts. Noncompetition clauses must be in the public interest to be considered reasonable.
Publication Name: Franchise Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 8756-7962
Year: 1993
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The Iowa Franchise Law: 1995 amendments and some proposals for 1996
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1995 amendments to the Iowa Franchise Law, considered the most comprehensive in the nation, help clear up some of the over-restrictive aspects of the original act. Namely, franchise agreements are no longer so burdensome as to prevent franchisors from considering Iowa a good place to do business. The major changes brought about by the 1995 amendments and changes still needed or already proposed for 1996 are discussed.
Publication Name: Franchise Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 8756-7962
Year: 1995
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