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12 May 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
“Joint employer” issues involving potential franchisor liability for employment laws are hot topics, particularly in the U.S. A recent Court of Appeal decision shows there are still other significant potential sources of liability for parent companies to consider when structuring their Canadian franchise systems.
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2 May 2016 by SotosLLP
We have recently witnessed some major changes to franchise legislation in both California and Australia. Developments in these jurisdictions are of importance to the global franchise world; in particular, shifts in California’s regulatory landscape are significant given its role as a global pioneer of franchise legislation.
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29 April 2016 by SotosLLP
There has been a lot written regarding a landlord’s options and remedies upon the default of a tenant under a commercial lease. This paper explores the considerations to be given specifically to third parties at the time of default and potential termination.
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6 April 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
On March 8, 2016, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2016 received Royal Assent. The Act creates new obligations for employers concerning workplace harassment. The amendments will come into force on September 8, 2016.
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6 April 2016 by SotosLLP
The Franchise Times Legal Eagles 2016 confirms what Sotos LLP’s clients have known for a long time: that we have the largest and most experienced franchise law group in Canada.
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30 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
This is the final part of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping. The authors look at dispute resolution clauses, which not necessarily be enforced by a court. They also turn to non-compete clauses in franchise agreements, which must be reasonable to be enforced.
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29 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
This is part two of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping. In this post, the authors look at the franchisor's ability to rebrand the system. They also examine social media and online marketing policies.
28 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Changes in technology, customer needs, and the laws governing franchising require franchise agreements to evolve reactively, to accommodate such shifts as they happen, and proactively, in anticipation of what the future might bring. Regular review of your franchise agreement can help you stay on top of the waves of change, address current and potential business issues, and help protect your legal interests in the event of a dispute or termination of the agreement. This is part one of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping.
Sotos News Updates
2 March 2016 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce our Partner, Peter Viitre, is one of only eleven professionals appointed to the Province of Ontario’s new Business Law Advisory Council that will make recommendations to reform the Province’s corporate and commercial laws to become more responsive to changing business priorities and supportive of a prosperous economy. The council is comprised of professionals who have demonstrated expertise in commercial and corporate law, and have a strong knowledge of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in the province.
2 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
As franchising continues to expand across industries and sectors, the fundamentals of this established business model remain constant. Whether a franchise candidate is considering purchasing a casual dining restaurant or a car repair service, there are certain critical aspects of a franchise that a candidate should consider before investing in the business. This blog post is part 1 of a 2-part post highlighting ten such considerations.
