Chad Finkelstein

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Chad ist Partner und eingetragener Markenbevollmächtigter bei Dale & Lessmann LLP sowie Leiter der Praxisgruppe Franchise, Lizenzierung und Vertrieb und Gründer und Leiter der Praxisgruppe Cannabis.

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416-369-7883
cfinkelstein@dalelessmann.com

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Englisch

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Alin Lewis
416-369-7818
alewis@dalelessmann.com

Chad praktiziert in den Bereichen Gesellschaftsrecht, Fusionen und Übernahmen, Franchiserecht, Lizenzierung, Vertrieb, geistiges Eigentum, Cannabisrecht, Informationstechnologierecht, Werbe-/Marketingrecht sowie Wettbewerbs- und Glücksspielrecht.

Chad arbeitet in einem breiten Spektrum von Dienstleistungssektoren, darunter Einzelhandel, Restaurantketten, Cannabis, Konsumgüter, Bekleidung, Gesundheit und Wellness, Schönheitsdienstleistungen, Immobilien und Technologie. Chad arbeitet mit der Geschäftsleitung und deren externen Geschäfts- und Marketingpartnern zusammen, um Gesetze zu interpretieren und sie mit fundierten Perspektiven auf klare und zugängliche Weise zu vermitteln.

Im Jahr 2018 wurde Chad zum Gewinner des Lexpert Rising Stars Award gewählt, mit welchem Kanadas führende Anwälte unter 40 Jahren ausgezeichnet werden. Er wurde von seinen Fachkollegen in Publikationen wie Lexpert, Who's Who Legal: Canada, Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada und Franchise Times erwähnt. Er schreibt regelmäßig Kolumnen zu den Themen Wirtschaft, Cannabis, Franchising und Markenrecht in der National Post und der Globe & Mail und wurde zu diesen Themen in der Globe and Mail, der National Post, der Canadian Press sowie in CTV, CBC, BNN, CityTV, CH News und zahlreichen Radionachrichtensendungen interviewt. Er ist außerdem Gastdozent an der Universität von Toronto.

Anerkennung

Lexpert Rising Stars

Lexpert
(Franchise)

Chambers Canada
(Franchise Law)

Chambers Canada
(Cannabis)

The Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada

Who’s Who Legal: Canada
(Franchise Law)

The Best Lawyers in Canada
(Franchise Law)

The Best Lawyers in Canada
(Cannabis)

The Best Lawyers in Canada
(Corporate)

Franchise Times Legal Eagle

Gesellschaftliches Engagement

Präsentationen und Veröffentlichungen

2022 Judicial Update – International – International Franchise Association, Annual Legal Symposium, 2022
Why franchising cannabis stores in Ontario is legal, Globe & Mail November 19, 2018 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/cannabis/article-why-franchising-cannabis-stores-in-ontario-is-legal/
The wave of restaurant chain mergers and acquisitions in Canada is coming, Globe & Mail November 16, 2020 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-the-wave-of-restaurant-chain-mergers-and-acquisitions-in-canada-is/
One year after legalization, industry seeks clarity around promotions, Globe & Mail October 16, 2019 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/robcannabispro/article-one-year-after-legalization-industry-seeks-clarity-around-promotions/
Ontario retail lottery 2.0: A tightened process should benefit applicants, and brands, Globe & Mail, July 4, 2019 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/robcannabispro/article-why-ontarios-retail-cannabis-lottery-20-wont-match-januarys/
Edibles: What to watch for as Ottawa crafts the final rules, Globe & Mail, April 24, 2019 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/robcannabispro/article-edibles-what-to-watch-for-as-ottawa-crafts-the-final-rules/
Quoted in Globe & Mail Article February 11, 2019, regarding Tim Hortons Potential Franchisees Settlement https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-tim-hortons-franchisees...
Ontario Caps Private Cannabis Stores Interview on BNN December 14, 2018, https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/ontario-caps-initial-rollout-of-privat...
Quoted in BNN Article December 14, 2018 https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/pot-firms-licking-their-wounds-after-ontario...
New Ontario regulations dash expansion hopes for some cannabis retailers, Globe & Mail November 15, 2018 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/cannabis/article-new-ontario-rules-dash-...
2018 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 winner https://www.lexpert.ca/rising-stars/winner-detail/chad-finkelstein-dale-and-lessmann-lip-522
Regular column for the Financial Post on franchise, trademark and branding legal issues: http://business.financialpost.com/author/chadfinkelstein
Cannabis in Restaurants, CTV Ottawa September 12, 2018 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1486645
The future of Smart Serve with legalization around the corner, Breakfast TV August 21, 2018 https://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/the-future-of-smart-serve-with-legalizat...
"The Franchise Battle of the Next Decade: Brand Control or Legal Exposure? Balancing the Franchisor’s Need to Control the Brand with Vicarious Liability Concerns”, presented to the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Law Section, June 2018 https://www.dalelessmann.com/sites/default/files/Franchise%20Battle%20of...
“The Legalization of Cannabis and How It May Affect Your Business”, presented to the Canadian Franchise Association, June 2018 https://www.dalelessmann.com/sites/default/files/Legalization%20of%20Can...
“Cannabis and the Foodservice Industry”, a panellist at the National Restaurant Association Show, May 2018
“Cannabis in Foodservice”, presented to Restaurants Canada, May 2018 https://www.dalelessmann.com/sites/default/files/Cannabis%20in%20Foodser...

“Be On the Lookout! How to Spot and Address the Accidental Franchise”, presented to the Ontario Bar Association Institute, February 2018
"The Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Canada and the Restaurant Industry", delivered to the Board of Directors of Restaurants Canada, June 2017
“Thinking of franchising your restaurant? Not knowing the law could cost you”, Restaurants Canada, June 2017 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2017/06/22/thinking-franchising-restaurant-not-knowing-law-cost/
“Marijuana and Foodservice – What You Need to Know”, Restaurants Canada, April 2017 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2017/04/12/marijuana-foodservice-need-know/
“Ask the Experts: Contributing to the Ad Fund”, Canadian Business Franchise, April 2017 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/features/ask-the-expert/ask-the-experts-contributing-to-the-ad-fund/
“Will my franchised restaurant make money?”, Restaurants Canada, February 2017 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2017/02/03/franchised-restaurant-make-money/
"Design and Executing Effective Franchise System Advertising Programs", presented to the Canadian Franchise Association Law Day, 2016
“Ask the Experts: Terms for the resale of a franchise”, Canadian Business Franchise, November 2016 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/ask-the-expert-terms-for-the-resale-of-a-franchise/
“Human Rights & the Restaurant Industry in Canada”, Restaurants Canada, July 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/07/05/human-rights-restaurant-industry-canada/
“Key legal issues for the foodservice industry”, RestoBiz, July 2016 https://www.restobiz.ca/key-legal-issues-foodservice-industry/
“What do you mean your restaurant doesn’t have a shareholders’ agreement?”, Restaurants Canada, June 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/06/15/restaurant-shareholders-agreement/
“How Canada’s New Trademark Laws Affect Restauranteurs”, Restaurants Canada, May 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/05/30/trademark-laws-restaurateurs/
“Developing the franchise model for your restaurant”, Restaurants Canada, May 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/05/13/franchise-model-restaurant/
“Items to consider before franchising your restaurant”, Restaurants Canada, May 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/05/05/franchising-restaurant/
"Tweet, Like, Share, Repeat - Effective Management of a Franchise Brand's Social Media Program", presented to the International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, May 2016
"Introduction to Canadian Franchise Law"
“Reading the Fine Print: Introduction to Food Aggregators”, Restaurants Canada, April 2016 https://blog.restaurantscanada.org/index.php/2016/04/05/read-fine-print-2/
“Ask the Experts: Changes to trademarks laws”, Canadian Business Franchise, March 2016 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/ask-the-experts-changes-to-trademark-laws/
"Regulatory Nation - A Look at New and Potential Regulatory & Legislative Development Impacting Franchising (Menu Labelling)"
"Healthy Menu Choices Act", presented to the Canadian Franchise Association Law Day 2016
“Ask the Experts: Developing franchise legislation in British Columbia”, Canadian Business Franchise, August 2014 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/ask-the-experts-developing-franchise-legislation-in-british-columbia/
"Legal & Business Aspects to Consider When Purchasing a Franchise", presented to the Canadian Franchise Association Franchise Show
"Don't Gamble With the Law: How to Run a Legal Contest and Promotional Giveaway", presented as a Canadian Franchise Association webinar, 2015
"Data Security Issues for Franchise Systems", presented to the Canadian Franchise Association Law Day 2015
Co-Chair, Canadian Franchise Association Law Day, 2014
“Ask the Experts: Franchisee freedom”, Canadian Business Franchise, June 2014 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/ask-the-experts-how-much-freedom-do-franchisees-typically-have-to-run-local-contests-for-their-customers/
Co-Chair Ontario Bar Association Institute, Franchise Law, February 2013: http://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=ON_D_FRA
“Ask the Experts: Finding a franchise lawyer”, Canadian Business Franchise, September 2012 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/ask-the-experts-what-factors-determine-which-lawyer-or-firm-i-should-work-with/
“When Your Franchise Agreement Ends”, Canadian Business Franchise, December 2011 https://www.franchiseinfo.ca/legal-corner/when-your-franchise-agreement-ends-know-your-rights/
“Non-Competition Covenants in A Canadian Context”, International Journal of Franchising Law, Volume 9, Issue 3, 2011 (co-author): http://www.dalelessmann.com/sites/default/files/Non-Competition%20Covenants%20in%20a%20Canadian%20Context%20International%20Journal%20of%20Franchising%20Law%20Volume%209%20Issue%203%202011.pdf
“Franchising and Social Media”, presented to the Ontario Bar Association Annual Franchise Law Conference, 2011

Aktuelle Interviews

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19 Nov, 2018

Why Franchising Cannabis Stores in Ontario is Legal

03 Oct, 2018

Cannabis Retail Strategy Will Likely Pivot to Franchising

Beratungsfelder

Werbung, Vermarktung, Produktempfehlung & Ausschreibungen

Cannabisrecht

Wirtschafts- Und Gesellschaftsrecht

Franchise, Lizenzierung und Vertrieb

Geistiges Eigentum

Kanadische Tochtergesellschaften

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ausbildung

LL.B., University of Western Ontario, 2005
B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2002
Zulassung bei der Anwaltskammer von Ontario (Law Society of Upper Canada), 2006

Professionelle Mitgliedschaft(en)

Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
American Bar Association
Restaurants Canada
Canadian Franchise Association
International Franchise Association
Past Member, Ontario Bar Association, Executive of Franchise Law Section (Public Affairs Liaison)

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