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A federal court recently enjoined a franchisor from terminating a franchise agreement or interfering with a franchisee's operations pending the resolution of the franchisor's motion to transfer venue.

One of the toughest challenges an aspiring franchisor may face is selling its first franchise. Who would take the risk of buying a franchise from a franchise company that has no franchisees?

As most privacy watchers know, one of the hot-button issues in the ongoing debate over federal legislation is whether the law should include a private right of action ...

In a recent blog, we cautioned readers that an overprotective non-compete can result in no protection at all. In that case, Unlimited Opportunity, Inc. v. Waadah, a franchisor could not enforce a non-compete clause despite its franchisee's clear violation.

The facts of the case were straightforward but for one twist. Caffe Vergnano is an Italian corporation that opens Italian-style coffee shops.

On April 28, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a "Consumer Alert" listing five myths for individuals who are thinking about pursuing their first franchise.

On June 12, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a decision in Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC v. Paradise Organization Corp., 2026 WL 1705964 (E.D.N.Y. June 12, 2026)...

As franchise systems enter 2026, they should anticipate ongoing challenges and emerging trends. Key areas of focus include the American Franchise Act, FDD comments, and enforcement issues such as fees...

Most nonprofits in California must provide updated information and complete periodic regulatory filings with three California regulatory agencies: the Secretary of State (SOS)...

On April 15, 2020, Gov. Evers signed into law 2019 Wisconsin Act 185 (Act 185), providing COVID-19 relief for the State of Wisconsin. Act 185 provides several important changes to the State...

On September 4, 2024, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to New York's warranty reimbursement statute, N.Y. Veh. & Traf.

Franchise Agreements are typically drafted by the franchisor and presented on a "take it or leave it" basis.

In May, the long awaited Department of Labor's revisions to the FLSA's white collar exemption rules were published and have many employers, including franchisors, concerned with compliance.

On September 14, 2018, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding its standard for determining the existence of joint-employer relationships.

On 28 September 2022, the French Cour de cassation1 upheld the French Court of Appeal's decision in Kabab-Ji SAL v. Kout Food Group that the law of the seat, rather than the law governing...

Today the Supreme Court issued two decisions, described below, of interest to the business community.

Last month, Reed Smith, acting for its client, Tax Analysts, struck a blow for transparent tax administration, by convincing the California Franchise Tax Board (the "FTB") to disclose certain forms used by FTB auditors.

The Pennsylvania franchise tax has finally expired: 2015 is the last year that taxpayers are required to report and pay it.