The Ontario government has released highly anticipated draft regulations under the recently enacted Healthy Menu Choices Act (the “Act”) that clarify the Act’s menu labeling requirements. Still, uncertainties remain –
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International Franchising
Investing Abroad or Seeking Foreign Investment? Here’s Something You Should Be Considering.
What Franchisors Need to Know About U.S. Investments Abroad and Foreign Investments in the U.S.

Although not a new…
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Long-Awaited Ukrainian Franchise Regulations Take Effect
On April 1, 2015, franchise regulations took effect in the Ukraine, ending (in some respects) a decade-long wait for regulatory clarity. As explained in our January 22nd blog, the…
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Ukraine Finally Adopts Long-Awaited Franchise Regulations
After a decade-long wait, Ukrainian franchise regulations will become effective on April 21, 2015. The new regulations are a first step toward resolving uncertainty that has plagued Ukrainian franchises since…
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South Korea Fair Trade Commission Imposes Huge Penalty on Franchisor
The South Korea Fair Trade Commission (“SKFTC”) recently imposed the maximum possible penalty—1.9 billion won (approximately US$1.88 million)—on a South Korean franchise for violating the Fair Transactions in Franchise Business…
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