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.
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Recognition
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 […]
Sotos LLP is recognized as a leading law firm in Canada with Adrienne Boudreau, Allan Dick, Liisa Kaarid, Jean-Marc Leclerc, John Sotos, Peter Viitre, and John Yiokaris recommended as leading franchise lawyers in Canada by Who’s Who Legal. According to the research done by the publication, the following lawyers were highlighted for their expertise in […]
Adil Abdulla Consumer Protection Corporate and Commercial David Sterns Jean-Marc Leclerc Louis Sokolov Maria Arabella Robles Updates
5 December 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
For decades, Canada has lagged behind developed and developing countries in enforcing its competition laws. Consumers see the effects daily in the form of higher prices on everything from food to utility bills. The economy as a whole suffers from below-average rates of entrepreneurship as dominant companies quickly drive innovative start-ups out of business. You […]
30 November 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Congratulations to Adrienne Boudreau, Allan Dick, Daniel Hamson (Lawyer to Watch), David Sterns, and Jean-Marc Leclerc for being recognized as leading litigation lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2022. Lawyers are chosen based on their experience in the field, reputation as litigation leaders, and high rankings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. This special edition is published […]
Daniel Hamson Restaurant
13 October 2022 / 20 December 2024 by dhamson
Following Ristorante a Mano, if your business receives gratuities directly through electronic payment and then transfers any proportion of those gratuities to your staff, those payments will be caught by the CPP and the EIA and must be accounted for as required by that legislation.
