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22 November 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Canadian insurers were very slow to create products responsive to disclosure claims. Fortunately, the market has evolved. Reasonably priced insurance with similarly manageable retention amounts are now available to Canadian franchisors.
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15 November 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
Ontario’s Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (the “AWA”) created various remedies for breaches of a franchisor’s disclosure obligations, including the right of a franchisee in Section 6(6) to “rescind’ its franchise agreement. The right of rescission carries with it corresponding obligations on the part of franchisors.
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6 October 2015 by SotosLLP
Chambers Canada – 2016 ranks Sotos LLP Band 1 for franchising.
26 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court affirmed that post-term restrictive covenants in franchise agreements are “presumptively lawful.”
25 August 2015 by SotosLLP
Best Lawyers® recently published its list of prominent Canadian lawyers and, for the fourth year in a row, Sotos LLP leads in the area of Franchise Law with six lawyers listed – more than any other Canadian law firm.
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24 August 2015 by SotosLLP
If you are involved in a lawsuit there is a good chance that, at some point, you will be questioned by the other side. This could happen as part of examinations for discovery or cross-examinations on an affidavit. You might also be called as a witness at trial. These “Top Tips” will help you to prepare for these examinations so that you can effectively fulfill your important role as a witness.
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10 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
It is not usually particularly difficult to determine the persons involved in a franchise: a franchisor sells business concepts to franchisees, and franchisees carry out or operate the business.
5 August 2015 by SotosLLP | Leave a Comment
The court’s decision in Addison illustrates that while there are indeed powerful rights and remedies available against franchisor’s associates, the principles are not unlimited. Persons who are not genuine franchisor’s associates have remedies and options to be removed from claims in a cost-effective and timely manner.
8 July 2015 by SotosLLP
Allan Dick, John Sotos, and Peter Viitre included in 2015 LEXPERT Guide to Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.
29 June 2015 by SotosLLP
Lexpert’s 2015 survey ranks Sotos LLP as only boutique firm in Canada listed as Most Frequently recommended for franchise law.
