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The corporation, Polychim, which was organized in Georgia, neither conducted activity on its own in Louisiana nor was registered to do business in the state.

In a recent case involving three different challenges to an arbitration clause in a franchise agreement, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that the arbitration clause was enforceable despite the agreement's inclusion of (1) a class-action waiver, (2) a fee-splitting clause, and (3) a one-year limitations provision.

Entities who invest in or do business through an out-of-state LLC may be surprised to find out that they have filing obligations and tax liabilities in California.

Franchising offers entrepreneurs in Massachusetts the opportunity to own and operate a business with the backing of an established brand. However, franchise ownership comes with legal obligations that require careful...

An appellate court in Texas recently held that Ford Motor Company could terminate its "franchise agreements" with two Ford dealerships, notwithstanding the dealers' arguments on appeal that centered on the fact that Ford's statutorily required notice of termination to the dealerships was based on an outdated version of the applicable statute.

If you had invested in a North American sports franchise between 1991 and 2022, you would have earned a sevenfold return for an NHL team or more than a 14-fold return for an NBA team on your...

When a Chairman opens an appropriation hearing with these words, an agency seeking funds has a tough task ahead. Undaunted, FTC Chair Lina Khan turned on the charm...

On January 16, the FTC and DOJ (the "Agencies") jointly published Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers (the "Worker Guidelines"). In issuing the Worker Guidelines, the Agencies purport to replace the Agencies' 2016 Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals (the "HR Guidance").

On July 9, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued its decision in So Cal Storage, LLC et al. v. UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., 2026 WL 2045621 (C.D. Cal. July 9, 2026), granting a franchisor's motion to dismiss the franchisees’ claims arising from alleged misrepresentations, software failures, vendor restrictions, and misuse of advertising fund contributions.

In its January 31, 2025, ruling in Coryell v. Morris, No. 1977 EDA 2021, the Pennsylvania Superior Court presented a standard for vicarious liability for franchise companies that could expose many...

The Fair Franchise Act of 2015 (the "Act") makes a lot of promises: it will promote fair business relations, protect franchisees, and create a thriving franchise business climate, better wages and benefits, etc

The criminal prosecution of several 7-Eleven franchisees highlights the need for franchisors to take proactive steps to ensure they and their franchisees are in compliance with labor laws.

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning virtually all noncompete agreements covering workers in the United States.

In SuperShuttle DFW, Inc., a NLRB, or Board majority overruled its 2014 decision in FedEx Home Delivery and held that shuttle-van-driver franchisees of SuperShuttle at DFW Airport were independent contractors...

The franchisor/franchisee contractual relationship is one that incites many questions, particularly in terms of insurance. Although this article is not intended to provide legal advice, as specific fact patterns and state laws differ, it provides general principles regarding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that can be used as guidelines.

An out-of-state franchisee sought to escape the reach of the Massachusetts District Court in a breach of contract and trademark infringement litigation filed by its Massachusetts-based franchisor.

Litigants may be stuck with the choices they make in pursuing their rights under franchise agreements.