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10 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
It is not usually particularly difficult to determine the persons involved in a franchise: a franchisor sells business concepts to franchisees, and franchisees carry out or operate the business.
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5 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
The court’s decision in Addison illustrates that while there are indeed powerful rights and remedies available against franchisor’s associates, the principles are not unlimited. Persons who are not genuine franchisor’s associates have remedies and options to be removed from claims in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Recognition Sotos News
8 July 2015 by SotosLLP
Allan Dick, John Sotos, and Peter Viitre included in 2015 LEXPERT Guide to Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.
29 June 2015 by SotosLLP
Lexpert’s 2015 survey ranks Sotos LLP as only boutique firm in Canada listed as Most Frequently recommended for franchise law.
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26 June 2015 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP Litigation Partner Louis Sokolov is representing lawyer Laura Liscio in civil lawsuit against Peel Police.
10 June 2015 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP shortlisted on Canadian Lawyer’s Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms Survey.
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20 May 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
The Dunkin’ Donuts decision provides direction for the drafting of releases that can be applied across all Canadian provinces.
14 May 2015 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP Partner Louis Sokolov quoted in Globe and Mail today about Ontario Hydro firing.
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12 May 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Given the prevalence of wrongful termination cases in the franchise context, it may seem strange for a court to find that a franchisor would not only be justified in terminating certain franchisees but in some cases obligated to terminate those franchisees. However, in the recent case of Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. v. Bertico Inc.1 , the Quebec Court of Appeal found that Dunkin’ failed to take reasonable steps to protect and enhance the brand which failure was illustrated, in part, by its tolerance of underperforming franchisees in the system.
7 May 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
The Court of Appeal concluded the franchisor was required to support, promote and protect the brand, and held Dunkin’ Donuts liable for almost 11 million dollars to its franchisees for many years of neglecting its franchise system in Quebec.
