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Compliance Franchise Agreements

Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations. ... more +
Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations.  In response to many corporate scandals evidencing rampant unethical business practices, many nations, including the United States, began passing strict regulatory frameworks aimed at curbing these abuses. Notable pieces of legislation in this area include the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and the U.K. Bribery Act, to name a few. The foregoing statutes and the severe penalties often associated with them form the basis of many modern institutional compliance programs. less -
Lathrop GPM

Deadline Approaching for Minnesota Anti-Poaching Compliance

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As the deadline for the Minnesota Anti-Poaching Update draws near, franchisors are reminded to update existing franchise agreements pertaining to non-soliciting and no-poaching restrictions....more

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Ten Issues to Consider When Acquiring a Food Business

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The food industry is generally considered recession-resistant and less susceptible to economic downturns than other sectors, making it an attractive investment for private equity firms seeking stable returns. The increasing...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Travelodge Hotels, Inc. v. Durga, LLC: A Case Study on How to Document Compliance Obligations under Franchise Agreements

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In Travelodge Hotels, Inc. v. Durga, LLC, a hotel franchisor, Travelodge Hotels, Inc. (Travelodge), sued Durga LLC and its sole member (Durga), a hotel franchisee, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey,...more

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Hospitality Trends: 10 Legal Challenges for Companies in 2023

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With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Hospitality Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for hospitality companies in 2023. 1. Potential Down Market Pressures. Interest rate increases are...more

Lewitt Hackman

FRANCHISOR 101: Outdated FDDs and Unregistered Franchises

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The California Department of Business Oversight ("DBO") recently issued three Orders against franchisors for violating California's franchise laws....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

The New California Franchise Relations Act: A Game Changer for Franchisors Operating in California

California will notch another franchise regulatory distinction come January 1, 2016: home to the toughest franchisee-protection law in the nation. On October 11, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill amending the...more

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Franchising Update - February 2014

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To begin 2014, we remind franchisors of the Government's response to the changes to the Franchising Code recommended last year. On 6 January 2014, Small Business Minister Bruce Billson advised that the Coalition advocated...more

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