Key Takeaway: A Texas federal judge issued a nationwide injunction, but it was stayed by an appeals court. Now that stay has been lifted — so the injunction is in
Continue Reading After a Dizzying Series of Court Twists, the CTA is Halted. Again!
Key Takeaway: In response to the stay order, the government extended the January 1st filing deadline to January 13, 2025.
An appellate panel has stayed the nationwide injunction issued by a
Continue Reading Federal Appeals Court Stays Nationwide Injunction of Corporate Transparency Act
If you own or operate a franchised restaurant, or are a franchisor of franchised restaurants, simply keeping your business operating smoothly is a lot of work. Food ordering, managing schedules
Continue Reading Helpful Tax Tips for Restaurant OwnersThe Supreme Court issued a decision today in a case named Smith, et al. v. Spizzirri, et al., that has significant import for the franchise community. Many, if
Continue Reading In Arbitration, Shall Means Shall
By now you’ve probably heard that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a new rule severely restricting the use of non-compete agreements in the United States. You also might have
Continue Reading Franchising Is Safe from the National Ban on Non-Compete Agreements. Right?
If you attended this year’s IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, you heard Senator Joe Manchin strongly support and defend the franchise business model in a speech. Late on Wednesday, Senator
Continue Reading Senate Formally Objects to the New NLRB Joint Employer StandardIn a move welcomed by employers nationwide, a federal court judge in Texas has vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed joint employer rule.
On May 16, 2023, the Minnesota legislature adopted a revision to the Minnesota Statutes (§181.99) which prohibits restrictive franchise agreements commonly called “no-poach” or “non-solicitation” agreements. Specifically, this
Continue Reading Minnesota Legislature Passes Non-Compete Bill Banning Restrictive Franchise AgreementsContributed by Gabrielle E. Gordon.
On Labor Day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which authorized the California Department
Continue Reading (Updated) Not So FAST: FAST Recovery Act on Pause until 2024 ReferendumThis fall we posted about the North American Securities Administrators’ (NASAA) adoption of a Statement of Policy Regarding the Use of Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgments (the “SOP”). Technically, NASAA’s SOP
Continue Reading Update: This New Year’s Eve say Auld Lang Syne to Old Franchise Questionnaires and Acknowledgements