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IFA Legal Symposium report

  • Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 10 2013

For our readers who did not attend the early May International Franchise Association Legal Symposium held in Washington, we pass along these

Breaking a link in the chain: franchising lessons from the Bourne Legacy

  • Armstrong Teasdale LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • September 10 2012

This is a second entry in what I hope will be a new series under my Franchising In The Movies blog category

Hawaii court says distribution agreement is not a franchise

  • Armstrong Teasdale LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 11 2013

A federal court in Hawaii recently issued an opinion finding that a distribution agreement is not a franchise under Hawaii's Franchise Investment Law

Pros and cons of using a Uniform International Franchise Disclosure Document

  • Dorsey & Whitney LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 30 2013

Franchisors in about 30 countries are required to prepare a franchise disclosure document (“FDD”), but the format varies considerably. For example

New Hampshire Supreme Court holds settlement unenforceable under anti-waiver provisions of state motor vehicle franchise law

  • Day Pitney LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 21 2013

State motor vehicle franchise laws often proscribe agreements that purport to waive the statutory protections afforded to dealers. Thus, when a new

Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act: putting the “non” in noncompete

  • Thompson Hine LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • July 18 2012

Georgia’s noncompete agreement law is in the throes of transition

Franchisor control of social media protects value

  • Roetzel & Andress
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 3 2013

Many franchisees purchase strong brands and depend upon the training, leadership, branding and ongoing support provided by the franchisor. After all

Complying with Item 12 territory disclosures

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 5 2013

New "FAQ 37" released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) makes clear that a franchise system reserving the right to develop "non-traditional

The increasing threat of ADA lawsuits against businesses

  • Roetzel & Andress
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 17 2013

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is most frequently cited in reference to the employer-employee relationship; however, Title III of the ADA

Pizza franchisor’s trade dress infringement claims fail

  • Gray Plant Mooty
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 13 2013

A Michigan federal court recently denied a franchisor's motion for summary judgment on its trade dress infringement and unfair competition claims