The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a New Jersey district court’s decision that 7-Eleven did not violate the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA) after the
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7-Eleven Prevails on Claim that it Violated the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act and Federal Labor Standards Act
A federal district court in Trenton, New Jersey, has ruled that franchisor 7-Eleven was entitled to summary judgment on
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When Does a Franchisee Become an Employee of the Franchisor?
Contributed by Christina A. Stoneburner
United District Court Judge Renee Bumb of the District of New Jersey has denied a motion to dismiss claims [PDF of opinion] by four franchisees
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Couple of Interesting Articles to (Hopefully) Jump-Start Your Summer Reading Season
Do you ever wonder what happens to old franchises? No, this is not the beginning of a bad joke. Though, as a lawyer, I will admit that telling and hearing
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Live . . . from Las Vegas and the 2011 IFA Convention
Greetings from sunny Las Vegas and the beautiful MGM Grand hotel and convention center. Once again this year, the IFA Convention is proving to be a gathering of the best
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Vicarious Liability Legal Updates
Contributed by Elizabeth Sigety
Continuing the often discussed theme of the vicarious liability of a franchisor for a franchisee’s actions, two recent courts have refused to dismiss claims which could