Recognition
25 August 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are proud to announce that once again we have the most number of lawyers included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for their work in Franchise Law.
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Automotive John Yiokaris
15 August 2022 / 20 December 2024 by jyiokaris
Before moving forward with a dealer agreement, think about the kind of relationship you want to have with your dealers or your automaker.
Litigation
27 July 2022 / 20 December 2024 by lhuxtable
If you accepted Visa and/or Mastercard credit cards payments between March 23, 2001 and September 2, 2021, you may be eligible to receive money from certain class actions settlements. In order to receive your entitlement under the settlements, you must submit a claim before September 30, 2022.
Anna Thompson-Amadei Grocery Restaurant Retail
27 July 2022 / 20 December 2024 by Anna Thompson-Amadei
The six items being banned by the Regulations include: (1) checkout bags, (2) cutlery, (3) foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics that are hard to recycle, (4) ring carriers, (5) stir sticks, and (6) straws (with some exceptions, see below).
Allan Dick Franchising Restaurant
21 July 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
This article will explore three of the Pandemic’s enduring impacts on franchised restaurant operations, and present recommendations franchisors can follow to best position themselves for future prosperity.
Intellectual Property John Yiokaris
24 June 2022 / 20 December 2024 by jyiokaris
This post will explain the important takeaways that trademark applicants, and registrants, must consider when seeking to register and maintain their trademark registrations.
Allan Dick Franchising Updates
13 June 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Hear Allan Dick discuss legal nuances that support ambitious plans for expansion including what to consider as a franchisee when selling your business.
Corporate and Commercial
8 June 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) was introduced in the federal budget of 2022. The proposed FHSA would permit eligible Canadians to contribute up to $40,000 in a tax-free savings account for the purposes of purchasing a home.
Adrienne Boudreau Cannabis Litigation
6 June 2022 / 20 December 2024 by Adrienne Boudreau
Lightbox Enterprises Ltd. v. 2708227 Ontario Inc.[1] provides some interesting insights relating to injunctions at the budding intersection of franchising and retail cannabis. The facts are straightforward. 270[2] entered into agreements with Lightbox for the operation of two retail cannabis stores under the “Dutch Love” brand. Under the agreements, Lightbox was required to operate both […]
Allan Dick Franchising Restaurant Retail
16 May 2022 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
Once a franchise system has obtained a measure of national success, many franchisors are presented with the opportunity to grow their system through international expansion. Making the decision to tap into international markets and create a global brand is an exciting and critical time for any franchisor. Given the significance of this juncture in the […]
