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Firm Announcements


September 2010
Field Welcomes Gerald Stang

Peterson, Stang & Malakoe has proudly served the Northwest Territories for 66 years. However, with the firm closing it doors, it only seemed natural to join strengths by bringing a positive addition to the Field Law team....


August 2010
Expanding the Field

We are very pleased to announce the newest additions to our Intellectual Property and Technology Group. Neil Kathol, Richard Stobbe and Tom Malyszko will be joining Peter Collins, Tom O’Reilly, Wayne Logan and Lisa Statt Foy. The expanded group will continue to provide practical guidance to our clients in the management of their intellectual property
assets. Neil will lead our newly expanded team. Both Neil and Richard are Registered Trade-Mark Agents (including in Neil’s case, for United States registrations) and Tom is a Registered Trade-Mark and Patent Agent in both Canada and the United States....


Upcoming Presentations


September 16, 2010
Fire Investigation Course

Sharon Stefanyk


November 5, 2010
Round Table Discussion: Complaint Proceedings Primer
Edmonton

Gregory Sim


Field Law has a wide range of experience and knowledge in all aspects of Canadian franchise law, allowing us to ensure that our clients’ franchise arrangements are properly addressed from a practical, legal and business perspective. Our group of highly trained lawyers provides assistance on a complete range of issues affecting franchise systems today including compliance with the Alberta Franchises Act.

We are leaders in providing high quality legal services to both franchisees and franchisers on a variety of matters, including:

  • Preparing and drafting franchise agreements
  • Providing legal advice on compliance with the Alberta Franchises Act disclosure requirements
  • Structuring leasing arrangements and financing arrangements for franchised outlets
  • Identifying and pursuing appropriate remedies if a franchise relationship breaks down
  • Advising and assisting in negotiation and documentation of territorial expansion
  • Providing advice on tax implications of franchise business in Canada
  • Protecting trade marks and trade names