News & Analysis as of

Summary Judgment Appeals Franchisors

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

Foley & Lardner LLP on

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

Lewitt Hackman

Franchisor 101: A Tasty Appeal

Lewitt Hackman on

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s summary judgement order, granting a chocolate shop franchisor’s breach of contract and unfair competition claims. The appellate court concluded there were...more

ArentFox Schiff

Lovin' It: Ninth Circuit Rules McDonald's is Not a Joint Employer with Franchisee in California

ArentFox Schiff on

In a case that should grab the attention of franchisors across the country, a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that McDonald’s Corporation is not the joint employer of the employees of a...more

ArentFox Schiff

Lovin' It: Ninth Circuit Rules McDonald's is Not a Joint Employer with Franchisee in California

ArentFox Schiff on

In a case that should grab the attention of franchisors across the country, a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that McDonald’s Corporation is not the joint employer of the employees of a...more

4 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide