Automotive John Yiokaris
22 October 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Before entering into a dealership or retailer agreement, both dealers and automakers should carefully consider the terms governing the duration of their relationship as well as the circumstances which could lead to the termination of the agreement.
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Cannabis
On October 10, 2018, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published Staff Notice 51-357 Staff Review of Reporting Issuers in the Cannabis Industry, which detailed a long list of issues with the disclosure of reporting issuers operating in the cannabis industry.
Cannabis Grocery Retail
11 October 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
As the official date for cannabis legalization in Canada approaches, business owners and entrepreneurs are scrambling to prepare for the establishment and rollout of retail cannabis stores in provinces such as Ontario where the government will control online sales, but will open the market up to a private retail model set to launch on April 1, 2019.
Recognition
28 September 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The Sotos Team was once again top-ranked by Chambers in their Canada Guide for 2019.
21 August 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is proud to announce that Allan Dick, Jean-Marc Leclerc, John Sotos, David Sterns, Arthur Trebilcock, Peter Viitre and John Yiokaris have been recognized as Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Franchise Law.
25 July 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are pleased to announce once again that John Sotos has been named to Lexpert’s Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada as most frequently recommended in the area of cross-border litigation.
Intellectual Property Marketing and Advertising
28 June 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal, Mars Canada Inc. v. Bemco Cash & Carry Inc., confirms the risks associated with unauthorized product distribution (i.e. grey marketing), and strengthens the trademark rights of brand owners. The decision also limits the well-known doctrine of “restraint of trade” which voids contracts that restrict the freedom to trade.
Updates
25 June 2018 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce that Jason Brisebois has joined our firm. Jason is an associate in our commercial department. Jason spent his initial years practicing law at a top US-based global law firm. At Sotos, Jason applies his experience as a New York state-qualified and practising lawyer and as an Ontario licensed lawyer […]
Recognition Sotos News
17 May 2018 by SotosLLP
Sotos is thrilled to announce that the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory ranks Sotos LLP as the only boutique firm listed as ‘Most Frequently’ recommended for Franchising Law.
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Waivers of liability have found major significance. The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that owners and operators of certain businesses can validly obtain a waiver of liability for the injuries of individuals on their premises even if those individuals qualify as “consumers”.
