Updates
9 September 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce Anna Thompson-Amadei has joined our firm. Anna is an associate in our commercial department.
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Consumer Protection Jason Brisebois
30 August 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
On June 12, 2019, Ontario’s Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (the “Ministry”) proposed further amendments to the province’s direct-selling regime, as governed by the Consumer Protection Act (Ontario) (the “Act”). In its consultation paper, “The Consumer Protection Act: Direct Selling in Consumers’ Homes” (the “Consultation Paper”), the Ministry is seeking input on amendments that […]
Recognition
21 August 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP Partner, Allan Dick has been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Franchise Law by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2020 edition).
We are proud to announce that eight of Sotos LLP practitioners have been recognized for their professional excellence by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2020 edition).
Cannabis Retail
16 August 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Following a widely criticized and truly random lottery for retail cannabis licences in Ontario held earlier this year, the provincial government announced on July 3, 2019, that it would hold a second lottery, although with very different rules this time.
Grocery Jason Brisebois Restaurant
23 July 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
On January 15, 2019, the Government of Canada’s new Safe Food for Canadians Act (“SFCA”) and Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (“SFCR”) came into effect across the country. The SFCA and SFCR are designed to streamline Canada’s existing food-safety regime, and consolidate fourteen food and beverage-related regulations into a single comprehensive set of regulations. It […]
Litigation
4 July 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
This video provides information on mediation. You will learn about the mediation process and how mediations are conducted. You will also learn about the differences between mediation and arbitration.
This video provides information about cross-examinations on an affidavit. You will learn about what happens at cross-examinations, what role cross-examinations play in a motion or application and how to prepare for cross-examinations.
This video provides information about examinations for discovery. You will learn about what happens at examinations, what role examinations play in a lawsuit and how to prepare for examinations.
26 June 2019 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are honoured to announce that Sotos LLP has been selected as the leading law firm in franchise law by Who’s Who Legal.