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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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Supreme Court Upholds Fraudulent Inducement Theory of Wire Fraud

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On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed prosecutors’ ability to pursue mail and wire fraud charges under the “fraudulent inducement” theory. Under that theory, a defendant need not intend to cause...more

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The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 261

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Welcome to The Franchise Memorandum by Lathrop GPM. Below are summaries of recent legal developments of interest to franchisors. Fifth Circuit Reverses Trial Court’s Excusal of Area Representative’s Tardy Renewal Notice -...more

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A Lease and a Lease Guaranty Involve Different Rights and Remedies

Sister blog The LLC Jungle recently posted about an opinion from California’s Sixth District Court of Appeal — Orozco v. WPV San Jose, LLC — describing the legal difference between an LLC tenant, and the LLC’s owner who...more

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