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West Virginia Court of Appeals Enforces Release, Reverses Fraudulent Inducement Finding Against National Broker

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The West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals reversed a decision that a national broker franchisor, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., fraudulently induced a franchisee into buying the business of another Ameriprise franchisee,...more

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Second Circuit Affirms Confirmation of Arbitration Award Involving Dispute About Foreign Restaurant Franchises

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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to a confirmation of an arbitration award upholding the nonrenewal of a master franchise agreement for Subway restaurants....more

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Keep Wining: Franchise Statute Opens Door to Protections for Missouri Wine Distributor

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The Eighth Circuit recently applied a novel, broad reading of the Missouri Franchise Act granting franchise protection to distributors which previously would not likely have been considered franchisees....more

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Texas Supreme Court Reverses Liability Finding Against Franchisor

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A recent Texas Supreme Court decision fully overturned a jury’s finding that a franchisor was liable for the criminal actions of a franchisee’s employee. This decision underscores the importance of a franchisor having clearly...more

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New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Terminated Retailer Is Not in a Franchise Relationship with Manufacturer

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A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a state trial court’s ruling that a terminated retailer of custom outdoor kitchens was not in a franchise relationship with a manufacturer of outdoor grills and that the New Jersey...more

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