Corporate and Commercial Corporate Governance Franchising John Sotos
17 January 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
by John Sotos Franchisors and parent companies supplying goods for sale in Canada should begin to evaluate and address the ethical standards of their supply chains. Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”) will impose annual reporting obligations […]
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Updates
2 January 2024 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Mohsen is an avid litigator who strategizes to obtain the best results for his clients, always through the most efficient means. He relishes the courtroom setting when arguing a case is what is required. Mohsen advises clients on a diverse range of domestic and cross-border litigation issues, including corporate/commercial, real estate, competition, consumer, and regulatory […]
Jason spent his initial years practicing law in the New York and Toronto offices of an elite New York-based global law firm. At Sotos, Jason applies his experience as a New York state-qualified lawyer and as an Ontario-licensed lawyer to advise entrepreneurs and businesses on all matters involving cross-border franchising, licensing and distribution and related […]
Corporate and Commercial Corporate Governance John Yiokaris
14 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by lhuxtable
We want to bring your attention to imminent changes in federal corporate compliance requirements mandated by the Canadian Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”). Additionally, there have been two recent updates to Ontario corporate compliance requirements outlined in the Ontario Business Corporations Act (the “OBCA”) that we believe warrant your attention. Effective January 22, 2024, every privately held corporation registered […]
Allan Dick Franchising Restaurant
11 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
At its core, franchising is nothing more than a strategy for business expansion. Most franchised restaurant systems begin with a single-unit operation. The restaurant proves to be successful, and the founder believes the concept and its success can be replicated elsewhere. The founder could choose to invest in and open more restaurants, or they could […]
Grocery Retail
5 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by lhuxtable
Don’t let public holidays be lost opportunities for your retail grocery business. Many Ontario grocers successfully apply for tourism exemptions, allowing their businesses to stay open on holidays that require most other businesses to close. This article provides information on the tourism exemption, its requirements and benefits, and the application process. If you have not […]
Recognition
5 December 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is thrilled to share that Jason Brisebois has been named the exclusive winner of the prestigious 2023 Lexology Client Choice Award for Franchising in Canada. Since its establishment in 2005, the Client Choice Awards recognize law firms and lawyers for their exceptional client care. Lawyers can only be nominated by corporate counsel. Jason’s […]
23 November 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Five lawyers from Sotos have been recognized as some of Canada’s leading litigation lawyers in the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. Congratulations to Adrienne Boudreau, Allan Dick, David Sterns, Daniel Hamson (Lawyers to Watch), and Mohsen Seddigh (Lawyers to Watch) for this achievement. These lawyers were selected based on their experience, reputation, and high rankings […]
Automotive Jason Brisebois John Yiokaris
18 October 2023 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
by John Yiokaris and Jason Brisebois Automotive dealers know all too well, the cost of establishing a new dealership is substantial. The showroom and service area must be constructed, the land must be developed, costly tools and machinery must be purchased, and an initial inventory of vehicles must be acquired. This is in addition to a […]
Adrienne Boudreau Cannabis Franchising Grocery Restaurant Retail
10 October 2023 / 20 December 2024 by Adrienne Boudreau
Selecting the right franchisee is one of the most important jobs that a franchisor has.
