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.
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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 […]
Allan Dick Intellectual Property
2 May 2022 / 20 December 2024 by Allan Dick
The changes to Canada’s trademark regime provided a tremendous opportunity for people to register trademarks that they may have no intention of ever using for themselves.
Anna Thompson-Amadei Franchising Jason Brisebois
25 April 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
By Jason Brisebois and Anna Thompson-Amadei What do prospective franchisees want? The answer may be as varied as the people involved – but every single one of them wants to know one thing: how much they can expect to earn, if they invest in your franchise system. Understandably, prospects seek reliable information on operating costs and projected earnings […]
Recognition
4 April 2022 / 20 December 2024 by SotosLLP
Allan Dick is one of the four Canadian lawyers inducted into the 2022 class of the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Hall of Fame.
John Yiokaris is one of the four Canadian lawyers inducted into the 2022 class of the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Hall of Fame.
Peter Viitre is one of the four Canadian lawyers inducted into the 2022 class of the Franchise Times Legal Eagles Hall of Fame
Since 2013, Sotos has consistently had more lawyers listed as Legal Eagles by Franchise Times than any other law firm in Canada. We have cemented our reputation as the largest and most experienced franchise law group in Canada.
