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30 June 2016 by SotosLLP
Lexpert’s 2016 survey ranks Sotos LLP as only boutique firm in Toronto listed as ‘Most Frequently’ recommended for Franchising Law.
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27 June 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Having spent 30 years in the franchise industry, it is easy for me to separate the best franchise systems from the rest. Here is my list of the 20 qualities reflected by the best franchisors.
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9 June 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
You are given the task of designing your company’s logo. In the midst of your work, you find an image of a lion via a Google search and want to incorporate it into the logo. In such a case, copyright law steps in to protect creators of original work. Just because a photo is searchable on the Internet, does not mean you are permitted to freely copy and use the image.
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31 May 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Franchisee advisory councils can serve as a useful interface in the franchise relationship. Not only will this type of organization play a useful role as a communication vehicle, it can be a resourceful sounding board if properly structured and utilized. Conversely, poorly organized and led franchisee councils can lead to conflict or futility.
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12 May 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
“Joint employer” issues involving potential franchisor liability for employment laws are hot topics, particularly in the U.S. A recent Court of Appeal decision shows there are still other significant potential sources of liability for parent companies to consider when structuring their Canadian franchise systems.
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2 May 2016 by SotosLLP
We have recently witnessed some major changes to franchise legislation in both California and Australia. Developments in these jurisdictions are of importance to the global franchise world; in particular, shifts in California’s regulatory landscape are significant given its role as a global pioneer of franchise legislation.
29 April 2016 by SotosLLP
There has been a lot written regarding a landlord’s options and remedies upon the default of a tenant under a commercial lease. This paper explores the considerations to be given specifically to third parties at the time of default and potential termination.
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6 April 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
On March 8, 2016, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2016 received Royal Assent. The Act creates new obligations for employers concerning workplace harassment. The amendments will come into force on September 8, 2016.
6 April 2016 by SotosLLP
The Franchise Times Legal Eagles 2016 confirms what Sotos LLP’s clients have known for a long time: that we have the largest and most experienced franchise law group in Canada.
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30 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
This is the final part of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping. The authors look at dispute resolution clauses, which not necessarily be enforced by a court. They also turn to non-compete clauses in franchise agreements, which must be reasonable to be enforced.
