Updates
27 May 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to welcome Oleyna Strigul to the firm as a Litigation Associate. Oleyna’s practice focuses on intellectual property and commercial disputes, including franchising, licensing, and distribution matters. She advises clients on trademark disputes, patent litigation, intellectual property enforcement, and product commercialization matters across federal and provincial jurisdictions in Canada. Oleyna brings a […]
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Sam Fata
31 March 2026 by mfareen
by Sam Fata A “time is of the essence” (TOE) clause is a common contractual provision used in a wide range of commercial agreements. At its core, a TOE clause indicates that compliance with specified timelines is a material term of an agreement and that failure to meet those timelines, however minor or inconsequential, can […]
Blog Matthew W. Taylor Securities Litigation
12 March 2026 / 24 March 2026 by mfareen
by Matthew W. Taylor Investors increasingly buy shares in companies that trade on the exchanges of multiple countries. Capital markets are global — Canadians wish to invest in foreign companies and foreign companies wish to raise capital from Canadians. When disclosure is incomplete or misleading, the legal response in Canada — unlike the U.S. — […]
Blog Daniel Hamson Franchising Intellectual Property Litigation
12 February 2026 / 12 February 2026 by mfareen
Part 1 of a Blog Series – Confidential Information Franchise systems typically derive much of their value from information—the systems, processes, data, know-how and relationships that distinguish them in the marketplace. This blog series explores how Canadian law protects those intangible business interests, where the limits of that protection lie, and what franchisors can do—proactively […]
Automotive Jason Brisebois John Yiokaris Peter Viitre
28 January 2026 / 5 February 2026 by mfareen
By Jason Brisebois, John Yiokaris, and Peter Viitre Canada is an attractive but highly regulated market for foreign vehicle original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Canada has a safe and stable economy and adheres to the rule of law, making it an attractive destination for OEMs looking to introduce their products into new foreign markets. While the […]
Adil Abdulla
26 January 2026 / 26 January 2026 by mfareen
Lots of articles have been written about what not to do with AI. By now, every litigator should know not to let AI-generated work go out without reviewing it, and not to input confidential client information without checking who can read the data. There are also lots of articles about which AI tools you should […]
Daniel Hamson Franchising
9 January 2026 / 28 January 2026 by mfareen
When it comes to commercial leases, the details matter — especially when sending default or termination notices. The case of Mr. Zagros Management Inc. v. Yulee Developments Inc. highlights the risks when landlords fail to follow a lease’s notice requirements. Background In 2021, Mr. Zagros Management Inc., a restaurant franchisor, leased a premises from Yulee […]
John Sotos Misha Nili
6 January 2026 by mfareen
The Canada Grocery Code of Conduct (the “Code” or “Canadian Code”) was created in response to concerns about the significant power imbalance between a small group of dominant grocery chains and the suppliers who rely on them. These pressures intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic due to rising commodity prices, labour shortages, transportation bottlenecks, energy costs, […]
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce that Idan Erez has been named a Partner of the firm, effective January 2, 2026. Idan has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation practice, bringing significant experience across a broad range of civil litigation matters. His practice includes franchising and other commercial disputes, professional liability and personal […]
5 January 2026 / 5 January 2026 by mfareen
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrienne Boudreau as Co-Managing Partner, succeeding Louis Sokolov, whose leadership has been instrumental in the firm’s growth and evolution. The firm thanks Louis for his leadership and stewardship during his tenure. Adrienne has assumed her new responsibilities effective January 2, 2026. Adrienne is a Partner in […]
