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California Federal Court Denies Franchise CEO’s Motion to Dismiss Franchise Disclosure Claims

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A federal court in California recently declined to dismiss a former franchisee’s suit against Nadia Gruzd, the CEO and COO of AllMed Search, a healthcare recruitment franchise system. Pasture Gate Holdings, Inc. v. Gruzd,...more

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FDD Update Season: Is it time to call your Franchise Litigator?

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January officially starts the “Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) Update Season”. And for franchise lawyers that focus on representing franchisors in the development of FDDs and related tasks, it is arguably the most...more

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Warns Franchisors Against Unfair Practices and Spotlights Risks in Franchising

The FTC administers the federal franchise sales law, which requires all franchisors engaged in franchise sales in the United States to deliver a franchise disclosure document (FDD) to their prospective franchise buyers unless...more

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Ten Tips for Franchisors This FDD Renewal Season

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Federal law requires franchisors to update their franchise disclosure documents (“FDD”) within 120 days after their fiscal year end (“FYE”). State registrations must also be renewed annually. Here are ten best practices for...more

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FTC Considering Changes to Franchise Rule

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For the first time in over a decade, the Federal Trade Commission is considering changes to its Franchise Rule. The Rule represents an effort by the Commission to prevent unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors against...more

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COVID-19: State FDD Renewal Changes

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, several states that require annual Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) renewals made recent changes to their filing deadlines, fees and/or submission requirements, as set forth below....more

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Full Disclosure: Periodic Review of FTC Franchise Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comment regarding its Trade Regulation Rule entitled, “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising” (the “Rule”)....more

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FRANCHISEE 101: Rocky Road to FDD Disclosure

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An ice cream parlor franchisor in Ohio, Handel Enterprises, Inc., must defend claims that it violated the California Franchise Investment Law (CFIL) for failing to disclose its amended franchise disclosure document (FDD) to a...more

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Thinking about Buying a Franchise?

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If you’re considering purchasing a franchise, you’re probably overwhelmed by the size of the Franchise Disclosure Document (or, as it’s colloquially called, the “FDD”) and firmly believe that the franchisor’s lawyer gets paid...more

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