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As Canada’s leading franchising, licensing and distribution law firm, with over 20 legal professionals dedicated to the industry, we provide a…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 18 Jan 2023
Bags, Utensils and Straws, Oh My!
Effective December 20, 2022, the Government of Canada has banned the manufacture and import for sale of single-use plastics (“SUP”), including…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 16 Jan 2023
What’s The Deal With Greenwashing?
The current political climate has led to a stampede of companies, including a large number of Franchises, promoting that “going green” pedigree. As…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 6 Dec 2022
Why Franchised Grocers Should Join the CFIG
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (“CFIG”) offers compelling benefits to Canadian grocery retailers. As designated “retailer” members of…
Sotos LLP | Canada, Global | 5 Dec 2022
Review of the Competition Act
For decades, Canada has lagged behind developed and developing countries in enforcing its competition laws. Consumers see the effects daily in the…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 13 Oct 2022
Restaurants Beware: The Taxman Cometh!
A recent analysis by Statistics Canada revealed that businesses in the hospitality sector are finding it more and more difficult to attract and…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 11 Oct 2022
White Label Agreements and Flow-Through Program
On June 30th, 2022, the Ontario Cannabis Store (the “OCS”), the sole licensed wholesaler of cannabis in Ontario, enacted its new “flow through…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 6 Oct 2022
The Case for Employment Contracts in the Restaurant Industry
Labour shortages, labour uncertainty, and staff training are three of the hottest topics affecting the restaurant industry as regulatory controls…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 30 Sep 2022
Changes to the Canada Small Business Financing Program
On July 4, 2022, certain amendments to the Canada Small Business Financing Regulations and came into force, resulting in changes to the Canada Small…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 21 Sep 2022
The Legal Validity of e-signatures: Updates on Ditching the Pen
Mainly due to the increase in work-from-home and remote communications, electronic signatures (“e-signatures”) have been adopted by both provincial…
Sotos LLP | Canada | 15 Aug 2022
Dealership Agreements: They’re Not for as Long as You Think
When a dealer enters into an agreement with an automaker, it may be contemplating a forever, “till death do us part” kind of relationship. In the…
