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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on June 13 that it would amend the Franchise Rule to adjust the monetary thresholds used to determine whether a franchiser must make certain disclosures to prospective buyers.

On March 21st, Papa John's International, Inc. announced that it was appointing NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal to its board of directors. Papa John's also announced that O'Neal

Over the past several years, a raft of lawsuits have been filed accusing hotel franchisors, franchisees, owners and operators of financially benefiting from human trafficking in violation...

The Texas Third Court of Appeals held that a taxpayer may self-assess and pay tax under protest for subsequent periods after the filing of a protest suit and include those periods in the suit by amending the petition.

After political to-and-fro for over two years, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence ("CS3D") made it over the line on 24 April 2024 with the European Parliament formally approving it.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and now state attorneys general, have set their sights on staffing companies in their evolving efforts...

On May 26, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit affirmed most aspects of the FCC's 2019 ruling that nearly all non-cash (or "in-kind") assessments required by cable franchises constitute franchise fees ...

A summary on how to make your dealership less vulnerable to employment lawsuits and a better place to work in.

In today's digital marketplace, direct sellers rely heavily on electronic agreements to govern their relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.

Building a startup isn’t just about product and growth—it’s about getting the legal and financial foundation right from day one.

The New Jersey Franchise Practices Act ("NJFPA" or "Act"), a remedial statute regulating franchise relationships, generally prohibits franchisors from terminating a franchise "directly or indirectly" without advance written notice and "good cause" for termination.

We have blogged in the past about the Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative (PAFI), an organization that connects the professional athlete community to the franchise industry through education, research and interaction.

Purchasing a franchise opportunity has become a popular means of pursuing a new business venture.

A Massachusetts franchisor can sue an Oregon franchisee in Massachusetts, according to a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

The California Small Business Investment Protection Act, Assembly Bill 1141, was recently proposed and makes several changes to California’s current franchise laws, the Franchise Relations Act and the Franchise Investment Law.

On January 9, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited final rule ("Final Rule") regarding worker classification...

After two years of litigation, Senate Bill 126, which amended New Hampshire's Motor Vehicle Franchise Act — the so-called "Auto Dealer's Bill of Rights" — has survived scrutiny by the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

So, your franchise agreement has an airtight arbitration provision…right?