A federal court in Missouri recently granted a franchisor’s motion for a preliminary injunction, finding that the franchisee’s operation of a competing business demonstrated irreparable harm. Three Dog Bakery, LLC v. Crit,...more
7/11/2025
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Business Litigation ,
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Non-Compete Agreements ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trademarks
A federal court in California granted Dunkin’ Donuts’ motion to dismiss claims by customers alleging that a surcharge for non-dairy substitutes in beverages discriminated against customers with lactose intolerance and milk...more
5/5/2025
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Class Action ,
Disability Discrimination ,
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Federal Court Litigation ,
Franchises ,
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Surcharges ,
Unruh Civil Rights Act
A state court in Washington has granted summary judgment and awarded over $3.4 million in attorneys’ fees and costs to a franchisor in a dispute brought by the Washington Attorney General under the Washington’s Consumer...more
An appellate court in Louisiana recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a franchisor, dismissing negligence and premises liability claims asserted by a customer was injured on unauthorized exercise equipment. Flynn v....more