In the Know

In the Know is a quarterly publication written by our lawyers on current franchising news and recent legal developments.

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Legislative Update

Sotos LLP

Published March 21, 2009

Since our last newsletter, there have been the following legislative initiatives worth noting.

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Is your disclosure document “fatally flawed”? – The Certificate

Sam Oliver Hall

Published March 21, 2009

A recent decision of the Superior Court of Ontario serves as a strong reminder that franchisors must pay close attention to the content of the disclosure document…

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Income Splitting and Inter-Family Loans

Rachel Loizos

Published March 21, 2009

Income splitting is a tax planning technique designed to shift income from a high rate taxpayer to a lower rate taxpayer such as a spouse or minor child.

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What every Franchisor should know about Franchisee Advisory Councils and Franchisee Associations – Part 2

John Yiokaris

Published March 21, 2009

In this issue, we will look at what proactive steps a franchisor can take when it comes to dealing with Advisory Councils and Franchisee Associations.

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Important factors to consider in selecting your trade marks

Joseph Mucci

Published March 21, 2009

Trade marks are a critical component of the brand differentiation process. They are also enormously valuable assets of most successful businesses.

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