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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules 7-Eleven Franchisees Are Not Employees

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On September 5, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) ruled in Patel v. 7-Eleven that 7-Eleven franchisees are not employees of the franchisor under the independent contractor statute. The SJC looked beyond...more

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Michigan Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Former Restoration Service Franchisee

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A federal court in Michigan has granted a franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction against former franchisees for violating the franchise agreements’ post-termination noncompete provisions. 1-800 Water Damage Int’l LLC...more

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Michigan Precedent on Michigan Franchise Investment Law Held to Trump Inconsistent Sixth Circuit Precedent on Private Right of...

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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

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Appellate Court in Pennsylvania Affirms Ruling on Gas Station Franchisor’s Indemnification Claims

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A state appellate court in Pennsylvania recently affirmed a trial court’s summary judgment ruling addressing a franchisor’s claims for indemnification in a personal injury dispute. Sunoco (R&M), LLC v. Pa. Nat'l Mut. Cas....more

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Virginia Federal Court Rules It has Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over DTSA Claim Because Foreign Bankruptcy Proceeding Only Stayed...

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A federal court in Virginia recently ruled that it had federal question subject matter jurisdiction over a Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) claim, rejecting Defendants’ argument that a foreign bankruptcy proceeding stayed the...more

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Washington Federal Court Grants Home Healthcare Services Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration in Accordance with the...

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A federal court in Washington recently granted a motion brought by franchisor Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services, Inc. (NND) to compel arbitration of a Florida-based franchisee’s claims. Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare...more

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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Clarifies Franchisee vs. Employee Classification

In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) opinion, Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc., has shed light on a critical question: When is a franchisee considered an employee of the...more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Supreme Judicial Court Rules That Typical Franchise Operators Are Independent Contractors, Not Employees

On September 5, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) held that 7-Eleven franchisees operating in a “typical” franchisor-franchisee relationship were independent contractors and not “employees” of 7-Eleven,...more

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Franchisor 101: Charging Toward Arbitration

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A California federal court granted a motion to compel arbitration by retail franchisor Batteries Plus and its two executives, and dismissed a franchisee’s action alleging violations of the California Franchise Investment Law,...more

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Institutional Investments in Sports: Fueling Revenue and Valuation Growth

There was a time when ownership of a professional sports franchise was not regarded as a serious business venture. Owning a team, even in one of the major leagues in North America, was regarded as more of a frolic and detour,...more

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Leisure Law Insider (Vol. 3) - Summer 2024

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Welcome to the third edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more

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Texas Franchise Tax Basics | Nexus

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If you own a business in Texas, you’ve likely encountered (for better or worse) the Texas franchise tax. The franchise tax is a tax imposed on any “taxable entity” that does business in Texas or that is chartered or...more

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Victory in a Decade-Long Battle Against Retro Fitness Class Action

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Mandelbaum Barrett PC secured a significant victory defending a class action lawsuit filed against Retro Fitness gym franchises throughout New Jersey. After ten years of litigation, a favorable decision from the Appellate...more

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Franchisor 101: All-Franchisor-Can-Eat

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A federal district court in New Jersey recently found that restaurant franchisor Golden Corral was entitled to nearly $1.2 million in consequential damages after terminating a franchised Golden Corral restaurant....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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Federal Trade Commission Issues Policy Statement on Franchisors’ Use of Non-Disparagement, Goodwill, and Confidentiality Clauses...

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On July 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a policy statement regarding franchisors’ use of contract provisions such as non-disparagement, goodwill, and confidentiality clauses. This is another example of the...more

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FTC Expands Its Focus on Franchising Regulation with New Policy Statement and Staff Guidance

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on July 12, 2024 released a policy statement warning that the use of contract provisions that prohibit franchisees from communicating with the government about legal violations are unlawful....more

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FTC reminds industries of its enforcement of the Franchisee Rule

On July 12, the FTC released a new policy statement, staff guidance, and an issue spotlight about allegedly unfair and deceptive practices by franchisors. The policy statement addressed the FTC’s concerns that franchisees...more

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The State AG Report – 7.18.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Gasoline Trading Firms to Pay $50 Million to Settle...more

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FTC Takes Action Impacting the Franchise Relationship

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On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published an analysis of the information it received in response to its Request for Information related to  franchisors’ business practices, launched in March...more

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FTC Issues Statements Signaling Major Changes to its Oversight of Franchise Relationships and Franchise Disclosure Requirements

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On July 12, 2024, the FTC released several statements and a News Release as its first response to comments collected in response to the March 2023 Franchise Request for Information (RFI). These actions are part of the FTC’s...more

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The FTC Intervenes in Franchise Relationships

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) latest policy statement aims to dictate the outcome of contract negotiations between franchisors and their franchisees and to limit the potential negative impact on franchisees of...more

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What Franchisors and Franchisees Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act

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A federal law requires franchisor and franchisee business entities to disclose personal information and photographs of persons with ownership and control over their business....more

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New York Federal Court Concludes Interim Arbitration Order Is Final and Confirms the Order Requiring Franchisor’s Payments to...

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A federal court in New York recently ruled that an interim arbitration order was final and granted a developer’s petition to confirm the order which required the franchisor to make payments to the developer while the...more

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California Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Non-Dairy Alternative Surcharge Class Action Suit

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A federal court in California recently granted a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a class action suit alleging discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Garland v. Dunkin’ Donuts, LLC, 2024 WL...more

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