Contributed by Ari N. Stern, Esq.
January officially starts the “Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”) Update Season”. And for franchise lawyers that focus on representing franchisors in the development of FDDs
Continue Reading FDD Update Season: Is it time to call your Franchise Litigator?Deciding whether to choose state or federal court can be outcome determinative. This is particularly important in deciding to remove a case from state to federal court. Some state franchise
Continue Reading Should the Litigation be in State or Federal Court?
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 OwnersDewberry Engineers Inc. (“Dewberry Engineers”), a prominent engineering firm, has been locked in an on-again, off-again trademark dispute with a real estate development firm called Dewberry Group, Inc. (“Dewberry Group”)
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Disgorgement Damages Issue in Trademark DisputeThe 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 Standard
The Securities Division of the Indiana Secretary of State issued a press release this week announcing that it filed an administrative complaint against Florida based Mac and Cheese Franchise Operations
Continue Reading Action by Indiana Securities Division Reminds Franchisors to Watch Those Item 7 Estimated Initial Investment Numbers