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Stick to the Status Quo: TRO Stops Franchisor from Terminating Franchise Agreement Pending Motion to Transfer

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A federal court recently enjoined a franchisor from terminating a franchise agreement or interfering with a franchisee’s operations pending the resolution of the franchisor’s motion to transfer venue....more

King & Spalding

Disclaiming Reliance in Texas Requires Specificity

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The Supreme Court of Texas in its recent IBM decision provided further clarity to what contracting parties must say in their contracts to disclaim fraudulent inducement claims. Int’l Bus. Mach. Corp. v. Lufkin Indus., LLC,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

When Is A Fraud Claim Duplicative Of A Breach Of Contract Claim?

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Generally speaking, a fraud claim that is “duplicative” of a breach of contract claim will be dismissed. But when is a fraud claim sufficiently duplicative of a breach of contract claim so as to warrant its dismissal? The New...more

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In Battle Of Apparel Companies, Court Compels Arbitration

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In early September, a New York district court granted defendants United States Polo Association, Inc. (“USPA”) and Arvind Ltd.’s (“Arvind”) motion to compel arbitration. It further dismissed Ralph Lauren Corporation and its...more

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