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The Legal Nuts and Bolts of Franchising - The Franchise Show

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Feb 21, 2012

At 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2012, Chad Finkelstein speaks at this Canadian Franchise Association event at the Toronto Congress Centre,

Westaway's Tax Planning Comments Quoted in The Bottom Line

Post Date: 
Jan 25, 2012

The February 2012 edition of The Bottom Line (LexisNexis) quotes Dale & Lessmann LLP's Patrick Westaway concerning his views on the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in Copthorne Holdings Ltd. v. Canada, and its implications for tax planning.  Mr. Westaway's December 29, 2011 blog on this topic is linked here.

Are you ready for January 1, 2012?

Post Date: 
Nov 30, 2011

The New Customer Service Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”) came into force on January 1, 2008 and as of January 1st, 2012, all goods and service providers that have at least one employee in Ontario must be in compliance.  Please click here to get more information on the Customer Service Standard and how you can ensure you and your org

Dale & Lessmann LLP Launches Tax Law Practice

Post Date: 
Nov 2, 2011

Dale & Lessmann LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Westaway as a partner.  Patrick offers more than 13 years of tax experience gained primarily in a national law firm, and earlier, in the international corporate tax group of a big 4 accounting and business advisory firm.  We now offer our clients tax advice in international and domestic corporate tax, personal tax and estate planning, commodity tax and land transfer tax.  Please click here to see a complete desc

Franchising and Social Media Seminar

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Oct 25, 2011

Chad Finkelstein will be leading a seminar on Franchising & Social Media at the 11th Annual OBA Franchising Law Conference in Toronto on November 2.

Upcoming Franchise Seminar

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Oct 7, 2011

Chad Finkelstein will be leading a seminar on “Legal & Business Aspects to Consider When Purchasing a Franchise” at the Canadian Franchise Association’s Franchise Show in Toronto on October 23.

Contest and Promotion Webinar

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Sep 14, 2011

Chad Finkelstein will be leading a webinar for the Canadian Franchise Association on September 21, 2011 entitled “Don’t Gamble With the Law:  How to Run a Legal Contest and Promotional Giveaway in Canada”.  Click here to register:  http://www.softconference.com/CFA/sessionDetail.asp?SID=261500

The latest trends in international acquisitions.

Post Date: 
Jul 19, 2011

Andrew Frei attended the International Bar Association's annual Mergers & Acquisitions conference in New York on June 15/16 to exchange views with conference attendees from all five continents on recent developments around the globe in cross-border acquisition and sale transactions. This is part of Dale & Lessmann's ongoing commitment to ensure our clients benefit from the most up-to-date knowledge and practices in their domestic and international dealings.

25th Anniversary

Post Date: 
Jul 14, 2011

The Firm is very pleased to congratulate real estate Partner George Wisniewski.  George joined the Firm 25 years ago on this date. 

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