The interpretation and enforcement of non-competition covenants is always a hot button issue and varies from state to state. In Our Town v. Michael Rousseau and Jennifer Rousseau, the
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Are You Aware of the Recent Revisions to the SBA Loan Process for Franchised Businesses?
Many franchisors have experience with the U.S. Small Business Association (“SBA”) as numerous franchisees utilize the SBA’s loan programs for small businesses. Previously, franchisors could send an application to the…
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Franchisor Not Joint Employer under Economic Reality Test
In Gessele v. Jack in the Box, Inc., the franchise world got a win in the joint employer battle when the United States District Court for Oregon (“Court”) held…
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Watch Manufacturer Avoids “Franchise” Designation
The question of whether a relationship between a watch manufacturer, Swatch, and a watch shop operator amounts to a “franchise” was answered in the negative by the U.S. Court of…
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