Intellectual Property John Yiokaris
15 August 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
By John Yiokaris Trademarks are some of the most valuable intellectual property that businesses may own. Do you have a unique trademark or design mark associated with your products or services that you’ve been considering registering? Now is the time! Effective January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will increase most of their […]
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Automotive Jason Brisebois John Yiokaris
7 July 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Before beginning the search for a purchaser, principals looking to sell should critically analyze their dealership.
Corporate and Commercial Updates
14 April 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP and several leading Canadian law firms specializing in competition law class actions have jointly responded to the Government of Canada’s consultation and discussion paper on the Future of Competition Policy in Canada. We highly recommend reading the submission if you have an interest in Canadian competition law. The submission highlights the urgent need […]
Recognition
12 April 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are excited to announce that Sotos LLP has once again secured its position as Canada’s leading franchise law firm. Since 2013, our firm has consistently had more lawyers listed as Legal Eagles by Franchise Times than any other law firm in the country. This distinction reflects our commitment to providing exceptional legal services to […]
Adil Abdulla Franchising Litigation
12 April 2023 / 20 December 2024 by adil
A decision on the merits has finally been rendered in one of Canada’s longest-running franchise law cases, Spina v Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., 2023 ONSC 1086. Certified in 2013, this class action raised four claims against the defendants (collectively, “Shoppers”) by “Shoppers Drug Mart” franchisees.
6 March 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are thrilled to announce that Sotos LLP has once again been recognized as the “Most Frequently Recommended” firm under Toronto Leading Firms – Boutique Firms in the field of franchise law in the recently released 2023 Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory. This prestigious directory, which has been published since 1997, identifies the top lawyers and […]
Allan Dick Franchising Restaurant
28 February 2023 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
What are the most important factors that determine the success of a restaurant franchisor? From this author’s experience, the answer is threefold: The consuming public likes the offering; Optimal locations have been secured; and The franchisees are the right franchisees for the system. This article focuses on the last factor. Typically speaking, restaurant franchisors, like […]
Franchising Grocery Peter Viitre Restaurant Retail
18 January 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
by Peter Viitre Overview of Canada’s Single-use Plastic Prohibition Regulations: Effective December 20, 2022, the Government of Canada has banned the manufacture and import for sale of single-use plastics (“SUP”), including plastic grocery bags, cutlery, stir sticks, and straws through the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (“Regulations”)[1]. In addition to the items mentioned above, foodservice wares […]
Corporate and Commercial Corporate Governance John Sotos Marketing and Advertising
16 January 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The current political climate has led to a stampede of companies, including a large number of Franchises, promoting that “going green” pedigree. As scientists and politicians debate the impact or existence of global warming, green industry practices enjoy favourable public sentiment, largely dependent on supportive government policies, leading to ever-increasing profitability. [1] As with any […]
Grocery John Sotos
6 December 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Background The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (“CFIG”) offers compelling benefits to Canadian grocery retailers. As designated “retailer” members of CFIG, grocery retail stores gain valuable access to resources and increased exposure to manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry players. Importantly, CFIG is not restricted to unaffiliated independent grocery retailers; franchised grocery retailers can reap the […]
