Corporate and Commercial
19 May 2020 / 20 December 2024 by YianniAlex
The Federal Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal from a Federal Court decision in Canada v. Toronto-Dominion Bank, which has serious implications and considerations for secured lenders.
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Allan Dick COVID-19 Articles Hotel Restaurant
11 May 2020 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
With over 40 years of experience and as Canada’s largest franchise law practice, Sotos LLP is actively involved in crisis management planning and advisory for the hospitality and franchise industry.
Recognition
4 May 2020 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce that our lawyers have been recognized as leading practitioners in the Franchise practice area by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2020.
Adrienne Boudreau COVID-19 Articles Litigation
1 May 2020 / 20 December 2024 by Adrienne Boudreau
On March 15, 2020, Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz issued a Notice to the Profession, the Public and the Media Regarding Civil and Family Proceedings in response to the COVID-19 situation.
COVID-19 Articles Grocery John Sotos Restaurant
20 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by John Sotos
As Canada’s leading franchising and distribution law firm, our firm is working closely with industry leaders including specifically in the grocery, restaurant, automotive and retail sectors.
Franchising Litigation
16 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The Symposium case highlights the importance for franchisors of ensuring that releases given in the franchise context are specific, and only address past or present claims and not future claims.
Business Succession Planning Corporate and Commercial COVID-19 Articles
9 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The Ontario government will permit legal professionals to witness the signing of wills and powers of attorney through the use of audio-visual communication technology such as Skype or Zoom.
Anna Thompson-Amadei Corporate and Commercial COVID-19 Articles Employment
7 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by Anna Thompson-Amadei
The government of Canada has released details on two wage subsidy programs that are aimed at assisting eligible employers through the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Cannabis COVID-19 Articles Retail
6 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP helps clients navigate the complexities of doing business in the cannabis sector.
Automotive COVID-19 Articles Jason Brisebois
6 April 2020 / 20 December 2024 by Jason Brisebois
If a dealership is considering temporarily ceasing operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is best to notify the manufacturer in advance and obtain written authorization from the manufacturer.