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  • Article

    Have You Considered The Challenges Of Operating In Nontraditional Locations?

    Christopher Egan, counsel for Dunkin Brands, Inc. had some very interesting comments during the program he presented at this year’s ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington about the different expectations franchisees operating in ..
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
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    Is Your Choice Of Law Clause The Best Choice For You?

    A recent case out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals provides a good reminder that it is not always best to incorporate your own state's law as governing law in your contracts. In fact, sometimes your own state's law can be more beneficial to the other party.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren SC
    Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren SC
  • Article

    New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Terminated Retailer Is Not In A Franchise Relationship With Manufacturer

    A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a state trial court's ruling that a terminated retailer of custom outdoor kitchens was not in a franchise relationship with a manufacturer of outdoor grills...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Lathrop GPM
    Lathrop GPM
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    A New DOL Joint Employment Rule? What Franchisors Need To Know

    The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule establishing a nationwide standard for joint employer status under federal labor laws, introducing a four-factor test that could significantly...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    Where Do Non-Compete Agreements Go From Here?

    The "explainer" document can be a helpful tool to help franchisors and their franchisees understand those differences when they hire new employees across the country.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
  • Article

    Fitness Franchise Hamstrings Naked Licensing Defense On Summary Judgment

    Licensing trademarks to franchisees can be a valuable and successful business model—think McDonald's, Papa John's, Dunkin', Orangetheory—but it also comes with some risks.
    United StatesIntellectual Property
    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
  • Article

    Pop Mart Is Not Playing Around With 7-Eleven's Labubu Knockoffs

    In this week's BL Business Branding entry, we're diving into the latest intellectual property showdown between Pop Mart, the global collectible toy company known for its wildly popular blind-box figures...
    United StatesIntellectual Property
    Berenzweig Leonard
    Berenzweig Leonard
  • Article

    A Franchise Dispute Is Brewing

    A flurry of litigation is brewing over the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act (the Act) as Great Lakes Brewing Company seeks to require its distributor to obtain Great Lakes' approval before changing ownership.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ice Miller LLP
    Ice Miller LLP
  • Article

    Ahead Of Rulemaking, FTC Seeks Comments On Franchisor Business Practices

    The Federal Trade Commission announced on March 10, 2023, that it is seeking public comment to inform prospective rulemaking on certain franchisor
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP
  • Article

    Are Shareholders Of A Corporate Franchisee Considered "Franchisees" Under Ontario's Franchise Legislation?

    The Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the matter in the context of whether the shareholders of the corporate franchisee can invoke the statutory rights afforded to franchisees under the Arthur Wishart Act (Franchise Disclosure), 2000 (Ontario).
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
  • Article

    Domino’s Deal Heralds FLSA Woes For Fast-Food Chains

    Carolyn Richmond and Glenn Grindlinger were quoted in the Law360 article "Domino’s Deal Heralds FLSA Woes for Fast-Food Chains." While the full text can be found in the February 4, 2014, issue of Law360, a synopsis is noted below.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
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    Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisees And Two Related Entities From Competing Against Franchisor

    A federal court recently granted in part and denied in part a franchisor's motion to enjoin the post-termination activities of its former franchisees and two related entities.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    Federal District Court Offers Broad Ruling On A Franchisor And Individual Officer's Motion To Dismiss

    A franchisee, Functional HIIT Fitness, has filed suit in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan against a franchisor...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Article

    Franchise Sales: New Guidelines Prohibit The Use Of Franchisee Questionnaires In The Sales Process

    Franchisors can no longer use franchisee questionnaires during the franchise sales process, according to a new Statement of Policy effective January 1, 2023, issued by the North American...
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gallet Dreyer & Berkey
    Gallet Dreyer & Berkey
  • Article

    How To Protect Your Brand In The Social Media Era

    A discussion on how to protect your brand in the era of social media.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
  • Article

    Is Your Dispute, Subject To Arbitration Under Your Franchise Agreement, Going To Be Litigated In Court?

    As we all know, using arbitration clauses in commercial agreements is pretty commonplace—particularly in the franchise world.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
    Dickinson Wright PLLC
  • Article

    Los Angeles Just Raised Its Minimum Wage. Here's What You Should Be Considering

    On May 19, 2015, the Los Angeles, California, City Council voted 14-to-1 in favor of drafting an ordinance increasing the minimum wage for employees in Los Angeles from $9 to $15 per hour by 2020.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
  • Article

    Managing A PR Crisis–Lessons From The Man Who Lived Through "New" Coke

    On Tuesday at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, I attended a great roundtable session hosted by Carlton L. Curtis of Coca-Cola’s FoodService Division.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
  • Article

    Misinformation And Deception: When The FTC Comes Knocking!

    In October of 2014, Oren Loni formed Burgerim Group, USA for the purpose of offering and selling a casual, fast food burger concept nationwide.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    McDonald Hopkins
    McDonald Hopkins
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    NLRB's Browning Ferris Ruling Could Apply In ‘Crazy Ways'

    The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Browning Ferris Industries qualifies as a "joint employer" alongside one of its subcontractors for the purpose of negotiations with unions.
    United StatesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fox Rothschild LLP
    Fox Rothschild LLP
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