Intellectual Property John Yiokaris
7 June 2021 / 20 December 2024 by jyiokaris
The point of registration is that it gives you rights and remedies that are above those available at common law.
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Recognition
4 May 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has been released and recognizes 8 Sotos Lawyers as Leading Legal Practitioners in the Franchise Law field across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process.
Anna Thompson-Amadei Corporate and Commercial COVID-19 Articles
28 April 2021 / 20 December 2024 by Anna Thompson-Amadei
The Government of Ontario has established certain subsidies and assistance programs for Ontario businesses in response to the economic hardships caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 and to alleviate the pressures that businesses and employers are experiencing.
Grocery John Sotos
21 April 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The first joint proposal by grocery and manufacturing leaders for a Grocery Supply Code of Conduct for Canada is a step in the right direction for the Canadian grocery industry, but there is room for improvement.
1 April 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
John Sotos and Peter Viitre have been recognized by Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Global Elite (2021), in the area of Franchise law
30 March 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
We are proud to announce that once again we have more lawyers named “Legal Eagles” than any other law firm in Canada.
Adrienne Boudreau Franchising Litigation
29 March 2021 / 20 December 2024 by Adrienne Boudreau
The Freshly Squeezed case contains an important reminder for franchisors: every franchise disclosure document must be tailored to the specific franchise opportunity for which disclosure is being provided.
Franchising Peter Viitre Updates
23 March 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is the exclusive contributor to The Legal 500 Comparative Guide: Franchise & Licensing in Canada.
Franchising John Sotos Litigation
16 March 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Wastech Services Ltd v. Greater Vancouver Sewerage District, 2021 SCC 7 (“Wastech”) provides guidance on the nature and scope of the duty of good faith when exercising discretionary contractual powers. The Court re-affirmed what many franchise law practitioners have been telling their clients for years; that this discretion must be exercised reasonably within the purpose for which it is granted.
Updates
5 March 2021 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
In an interview with the Financial Post, John Sotos, shares why Canada needs a grocery code of conduct and how it should be approached. John is a dean of the franchising, licensing and distribution bar and works closely with industry leaders including specifically in grocery retailing, distribution, and manufacturing. John has been recognized by Chambers […]
