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California Federal Court Grants Remediation Franchisor’s Motion to Stay Proceedings

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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

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Guidance for Franchisors: Lessons from N.A.R., Inc. v. Eastern Outdoor Furnishings

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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

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California Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration but Finds Forum Selection and Choice of Law Clauses...

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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

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Tennessee Federal Court Enforces Delegation Provision and Compels Dozens of Franchisees to Arbitration

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A federal court in Tennessee recently granted a franchisor’s motion to compel arbitration, including as to questions of arbitrability, in response to a 15 count complaint brought by 54 separate franchisees. Anthony v. Van...more

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How is a Franchise Buyout Price Determined? New Ruling Provides Guidance

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A business deal didn’t go as planned and one side wants out. All parties now need to determine how to buyout the disgruntled partner. How exactly is a franchise buyout price determined? Well, it matters whether the buyout...more

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Tips for Enforcing that Mediated Franchise Settlement Agreement

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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

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Changes to the Franchising Code Now Apply

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On 1 June 2021, the Australian Government released amendments to the Franchising Code of Conduct and a number of these have already begun to apply. A summary of when various key changes take effect is set out below. ...more

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