Chad Finkelstein
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Chad est associé et agent de marques de commerce enregistré chez Dale & Lessmann LLP, ainsi que fondateur et coprésident du groupe de pratique Franchise, Licensing & Distribution du cabinet, et fondateur et président du groupe de pratique Cannabis du cabinet.
Alin Lewis
416-369-7818
alewis@dalelessmann.com
Chad est un avocat transactionnel et pratique dans les domaines du droit des sociétés, des fusions et acquisitions, du droit des franchises, des licences, de la distribution, du droit de la propriété intellectuelle, du droit du cannabis, du droit des technologies de l'information, du droit de la publicité/du marketing et du droit des concours et des jeux.
Chad travaille dans un large éventail de secteurs de services, notamment la vente au détail, les chaînes de restaurants, le cannabis, les biens de consommation emballés, les vêtements, la santé et le bien-être, les services de beauté, l'immobilier et la technologie. Chad collabore avec la direction et ses partenaires commerciaux et marketing externes pour interpréter la loi et la présenter avec des perspectives fondées de manière claire et accessible.
En 2018, Chad a été sélectionné comme lauréat du prix Rising Stars de Lexpert, récompensant les meilleurs avocats canadiens de moins de 40 ans. Il a été reconnu par ses pairs comme un avocat reconnu en droit des franchises et en droit du cannabis dans des publications telles que Lexpert, Who’s Who Legal : Canada, Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada et Franchise Times. Il a rédigé des chroniques régulières sur les affaires, le cannabis, le franchisage et les questions juridiques relatives à l'image de marque dans le National Post et le Globe & Mail, et a fait l'objet d'une entrevue sur ces questions dans le Globe and Mail, le National Post, la Presse canadienne et sur CTV. , CBC, BNN, CityTV, CH News et de nombreux programmes d'information à la radio. Il est également conférencier invité à l'Université de Toronto.
Reconnaissance
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
Présentations et publications récentes
- 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
Entrevues récentes
- 'Illegal cannabis market won't go away overnight': Lawyer on Ontario scrapping lottery system
- Expect an oversaturation and robust M&A market for cannabis stores: Lawyer
- 'No small miracle' few pot stores now open in Ontario: Cannabis lawyer
- Ontario caps initial rollout of private cannabis retail stores
- Ontario's second pot retail lottery to have 'fewer applicants for double the stores': Lawyer
- Cannabis in Restaurants
- BNN Bloomberg: Ontario caps initial rollout of private cannabis retail stores
- CBC News: Why Canadian sports gamblers bet billions offshore
- Sportsnet: MLSE signs 4-year promotional deal with DraftKings
- Dale and Lessmann: Online Fantasy Sports Leagues: A Canadian Legal Analysis
- National Post: Canada could be susceptible to daily fantasy scandals like those in the U.S. if industry not regulated, experts warn
- Canadian Business: Fantasy Feud is betting that fans want to play every day
- CTV News: Governments getting stiffed on revenue by online sports betting: experts
- BNN Bloomberg: Tim Hortons heirs face backlash after cutting worker benefits: Legal perspective
- CTV News: Montreal woman arrested after posting graffiti photo
- News Talk 1010: Let's Eat with Zane Caplansky
- CBC News: Online sports gambling thrives in Canada's legal 'grey zone'
Nouvelles et mises à jour connexes
Expertises
Publicité, marketing, recommandations et concours
Franchise, licences et distribution
Formation
- LL.B., University of Western Ontario, 2005
- B.A., University of Western Ontario, 2002
- Admitted to the Ontario Bar (Law Society of Upper Canada), 2006
Adhésions professionnelle(s)
- 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)