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Forum Selection Transfer of Venue Franchises

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Wisconsin Federal Court Transfers Venue to Indiana Notwithstanding Forum Selection Clause

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A federal court in Wisconsin recently transferred a franchisor’s breach of contract lawsuit to Indiana, the location of the franchisee, even though the parties’ supply agreement contained a Wisconsin forum selection clause....more

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Nevada Federal Court Transfers Venue to Illinois Notwithstanding Forum-Selection Clause

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A federal court in Nevada recently transferred a franchisor’s trademark infringement lawsuit to Illinois, the location of the franchise, declining to rule on the franchisor’s motion for preliminary injunction. Hofbräuhaus of...more

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FRANCHISEE 101: Franchisee Keeps Case in Home Court Despite Forum Selection Clause

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Rob & Bud's Pizza ("R&B") is a Papa Murphy's franchisee and owns and operates multiple Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza restaurants in Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. In April 2014, R&B and other Papa Murphy's franchisees...more

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