In the News Sotos News
2 February 2014 by SotosLLP
Sotos partner David Sterns appeared on the Lang and O'Leary Exchange on CBC television to discuss the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision Hryniak v. Mauldin and access to justice. In the interview, Sterns discusses with host Jessica Lang the implications of the ruling for summary judgment and whether it will make litigation more affordable for businesses.
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Recognition Sotos News
14 January 2014 by SotosLLP
British business magazine Corporate INTL has named Sotos LLP the Canadian “Franchise Litigation Firm of the Year” for 2013. The publication selects its award winners after its researchers gather information on law firms and advisors from around the world by speaking with clients, trade associations and other advisers.
5 November 2013 by SotosLLP
International Division hails five Sotos lawyers as being tops in the franchise field in Canada – more than any other law firm in the country and representing nearly 20% of all Canadian lawyers cited by the publication.
21 October 2013 by SotosLLP
Sotos litigator David Sterns is the featured guest on the weekly OBA Today web television programme aired by the Ontario Bar Assn.
17 October 2013 by SotosLLP
Sotos partner Peter Viitre is quoted in an October 16 article in The Globe and Mail. In an article about how to add value to a franchise brand, he discusses the importance of adopting to specific market needs while maintaining overall standards.
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11 October 2013 by SotosLLP
Nervously counting down the days until a trial? With so much at stake, there may be other options with less risk – and that are less fraying on your nerves.
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21 August 2013 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
An Ontario court just ruled in favour of Pizza Pizza, saying it does not have to give a new disclosure document to a store owner when a franchise agreement is renewed.
19 August 2013 by SotosLLP
A total of five lawyers at Sotos LLP will be recognized in the next edition of Who’s Who Legal, which is the international Who’s Who of business lawyers. The five are being recognized for their work in franchising, and represent more lawyers in the field than at any other single Canadian law firm.
23 July 2013 by SotosLLP
David Sterns' work on an Ontario Bar Association study on enhancing the pre-trial mediation process is highlighted in a July 22 Law Times article. Sterns tells the newspaper "most people approach pretrial conferences not knowing what to expect and not being sufficiently prepared."
8 July 2013 by SotosLLP
The 2013 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been published and Sotos LLP partners Allan Dick, John Sotos, David Sterns, Arthur Trebilcock and John Yiokaris were selected to be listed in the directory as leading practitioners in franchise law. Listed lawyers are chosen directly by their peers.
