Monthly Archives: September 2009

Acquiring a Franchise: Purchasing a New Location

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Derwin Wong | Dixie Ho

Print Version The following is part of a series of short articles to assist individuals and companies who are contemplating buying a franchise. Buying a newly constructed franchise brings with it the greatest potential for a purchaser to penetrate into … Continue reading →

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Considerations When Leasing Commercial Premises—The ‘Top 10’ List

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Morris Sosnovitch

Print Version Although it is debatable that this ‘Top 10’ list of mine will never make it to the David Letterman show, there are some important things to consider before entering into an offer to lease to lease commercial premises.  … Continue reading →

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Using Title Insurance in Ontario

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Morris Sosnovitch

Print Version A decade ago, title insurance was not in general use in the Province of Ontario. Title insurance until that time was something that was used mainly in commercial transactions in which there was some American involvement.  Title insurance … Continue reading →

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Strict Interpretation

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Morris Sosnovitch

Print Version One can have sympathy for Judges who are faced with making decisions which can lead to hardship or large losses due to events beyond the protagonists’ control.  A Court, in this circumstance, will sometimes bend the strict rule … Continue reading →

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