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Unintended Consequences of Franchise Rescission Rights

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The right to rescind (or void) a contract is an extraordinary remedy. However, as franchise lawyers know, certain states provide franchisees a right to rescind a franchise agreement in certain situations, particularly where a...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Public Outcry Leads to New SBA Guidance on PPP Eligibility

Following criticism that large restaurant chains were able to obtain funds before the loan program had been depleted - seemingly shutting out much smaller restaurants - Shake Shack has publicly announced that it is returning...more

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Patently Abusive Chapter 11 Cases Filed by Non-Financially Distressed Companies Dismissed for Bad Faith

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In the service of the Bankruptcy Code’s goals of giving debtors a "fresh start" and ensuring that estate assets are fairly and equally distributed among similarly situated creditors, the Bankruptcy Code contains an array of...more

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Pure Hearts and Franchise Termination: The Role of Good Faith Under State Relationship Laws

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In a recent decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a franchisee’s claim that the franchisor’s termination decision violated the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA)...more

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Franchising Update - Winds of Change Arrive

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In previous Franchising Updates, we reported on the Wein Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code) and the Abbott Government's response to the recommendations in the Wein Report. On 2 April 2014, the Government...more

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Focused on Franchise Law - February 2014

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FRANCHISOR 101: Franchisor Successfully Fends Off Fraud Claims - There are circumstances when a fraud claim will not succeed against a franchisor. In Dunkin' Donuts Franchised Restaurants, LLC v. Claudia I, LLC, a...more

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Focused On Franchise Law - June 2013

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In This Issue: Barry Kurtz Honored By Beverly Hills Bar Association; Announcing Our Additional Practice Area: Beer Distribution Law; Franchisee 101: Personal Guarantee Of Fees And Costs Upheld; and, Contributing Expert...more

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