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Dismissing the Quebec Ruling on Good Faith & Fair Dealing in Franchising is Wishful Thinking

Dismissing the Quebec Ruling on Good Faith & Fair Dealing in Franchising is Wishful Thinking

by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 22, 2016 | Franchising, Good Faith & Fair Dealing

In a 2015 decision, Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. v. Bertico, Inc., the highest court in the Quebec province of Canada upheld claims by Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees that their franchisor had breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing by failing to take steps over the...
Dismissing the Quebec Ruling on Good Faith & Fair Dealing in Franchising is Wishful Thinking

Franchisees Should “Run, Not Walk” Away From Contractual Waivers of the Duty of Good Faith & Fair Dealing

by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 19, 2016 | Franchisees, Good Faith & Fair Dealing

Imagine being asked to sign a contract to be in business with someone else for 5, 10, or 15 years or longer.  Over the years many new situations will arise: Over 15 years you will likely face new competitors, new technologies, and shifting demand for your product or...

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Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm Building Lawyer Ranks

Feb 6, 2026

Firm Promotes New Partner and Adds Associate CHICAGO, IL – Feb 2, 2026 – Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm is increasing its litigationstrength with the promotion of Bill Whitner to partner, and a new associate, MatthewWarren. “We pursue high-stakes litigation for...

TRIAL TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES

Apr 3, 2025

As the linked trial transcript will show, a key moment in our recent jury trial win came during the cross-examination of the defendants' expert witness. By spending less than an hour researching their expert, we found a case in which a court had excluded his...

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