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29 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
This is part two of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping. In this post, the authors look at the franchisor's ability to rebrand the system. They also examine social media and online marketing policies.
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28 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Changes in technology, customer needs, and the laws governing franchising require franchise agreements to evolve reactively, to accommodate such shifts as they happen, and proactively, in anticipation of what the future might bring. Regular review of your franchise agreement can help you stay on top of the waves of change, address current and potential business issues, and help protect your legal interests in the event of a dispute or termination of the agreement. This is part one of a three part article outlining common provisions in franchise agreements that you might want to consider revamping.
Sotos News Updates
2 March 2016 by SotosLLP
Sotos LLP is pleased to announce our Partner, Peter Viitre, is one of only eleven professionals appointed to the Province of Ontario’s new Business Law Advisory Council that will make recommendations to reform the Province’s corporate and commercial laws to become more responsive to changing business priorities and supportive of a prosperous economy. The council is comprised of professionals who have demonstrated expertise in commercial and corporate law, and have a strong knowledge of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in the province.
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2 March 2016 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
As franchising continues to expand across industries and sectors, the fundamentals of this established business model remain constant. Whether a franchise candidate is considering purchasing a casual dining restaurant or a car repair service, there are certain critical aspects of a franchise that a candidate should consider before investing in the business. This blog post is part 1 of a 2-part post highlighting ten such considerations.
In Part 1 of this 2-part blog post, we identified the significance of “fit” and of some key operational aspects in a franchisor that a franchise candidate should consider before investing in the business. In this Part 2, we look at factors to consider in evaluating a franchisor and discuss why those aspects need to fit with a franchise candidate’s long-term goals, both professional and personal.
21 February 2016 by SotosLLP
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10 February 2016 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Commonly, the parties will negotiate and reduce to writing the terms under which the employer can terminate an employee’s employment. It is incumbent for a drafter of an employment contract to turn her or his mind to how benefits will be treated during the notice period and not offend statutory minimums.
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21 January 2016 by SotosLLP
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Home Instead Inc. v. 244674 Ontario Inc., et al resulted in the Court siding with the Franchisor and making an order preventing “rogue” Franchisees from operating their franchised businesses.
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13 January 2016 by SotosLLP
During a lease term, there may come a time when it becomes no longer financially viable for a commercial tenant to continue its operations at the leased premises and faces the prospect of defaulting on the lease. Whether you are a landlord or tenant in this situation, there are a few considerations that you should know before taking any steps.
6 January 2016 by SotosLLP
In Ontario and most other Canadian jurisdictions, the losing party in a legal action faces the possibility of being ordered to pay for some or all of the winning party’s legal costs and disbursements. Who gets paid and how much? This is up to the Court to decide.
