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One Month to More Effective Compliance on Business Ventures - Day 19 - Franchisor Compliance
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If you think franchise compliance is just a box to check, think again. As part of my presentation on Annual Developments in Franchise Law at the most recent ABA Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting, I did a deep dive into...more
A federal court in Virginia recently granted a motion brought by equipment suppliers DET Diesel Emission Technologies, LLC and Synergy Catalyst, LLC, together doing business as “Recore,” to enforce a forum selection clause...more
A federal court in Michigan recently granted several related franchisors’ motions to dismiss a franchisee’s claims for violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment law. Benjamin Franklin Franchising SPE LLC v. David...more
On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 676 will go into effect, significantly amending the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law. The provisions of AB 676 will only apply to franchise agreements...more
This year new laws, recent decisions and additional pending legislation are targeting and could severely impact the future of franchising. Our panel will discuss how these new laws, decisions and pending legislation will...more
The Georgia legislature is considering a new exemption to the state’s longstanding franchise laws against vehicle manufacturers selling directly to consumers. Senate Bill 398 is currently before the Georgia State Senate. If...more
The World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. In less than a week after the declaration from WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the closure of fitness club...more
Good things come to those who wait … except when you are referring to state franchise registration timelines. This is one of the busiest times of year for franchisors with fiscal year ends that coincide with the calendar...more
The Ninth Circuit ruled that a California Matco Tool franchisee, John Fleming, could bring a class action wage and hour suit in California, even though a forum selection clause in the distribution agreement specified Ohio...more
It’s the time of year when most franchisors start to think about FDD updates. Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule, the FDD must be updated within 120 days after a franchisor’s fiscal yearend. For...more
As competition intensifies and auto manufacturers and distributors look for new ways to realize value from their brands, they and their counsel would do well to familiarize themselves with the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC)...more