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Franchisors Improper Venue

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Tennessee Appellate Court Finds that Venue Clause in Franchise Agreement is Permissive and Not Mandatory

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The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s dismissal of a franchisee’s declaratory judgment claim, finding that the claim was properly brought in Tennessee.  Lakeway Real Estate2, LLC v. ERA Franchise Sys.,...more

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Franchisee 101: Forum Selection Clause is Just what the Doctor Ordered

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A federal appellate court held that a forum selection clause requiring litigation to be in the jurisdiction where the franchisor’s principal place of business was located when the action was brought is enforceable. A...more

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