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Dispute resolution provisions in franchise agreements often address how, when, and where parties will mediate. However, the enforceability of these provisions can change depending on the law of the state governing the...more
A California federal court denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s complaint claiming the franchisee failed to first mediate the dispute before filing an action as required under the franchise agreement....more
A federal court in California recently granted Ringside Development Company’s motion to stay a franchisee-initiated lawsuit pending resolution through alternative dispute resolution. Jameson v. Ringside Development Company,...more
A recent New Jersey appellate court decision provides valuable guidance for franchisors and their in-house legal teams on structuring and protecting franchise relationships. The court affirmed that a terminated retailer of...more
The International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is always filled with useful take home information for franchise practitioners. Last week, I attended the session “Proactive Strategies for Franchisors to Prevent...more
A California federal court partially granted a motion to compel arbitration by car care franchisor Spiffy Franchising. However, the court invalidated provisions in the franchise agreement providing for dispute resolution in...more
A federal court in California recently granted franchisor Spiffy Franchising, LLC’s motion to compel arbitration of a franchisee’s claims, but found the North Carolina forum selection and choice of law provisions in the...more
Mediation is very effective in resolving disputes. Franchisors are enthusiastic about mediation, especially pre-suit, because it can eliminate the need to disclose settlements to prospective franchisees otherwise required...more