Contributed by Glenn S. Grindlinger
Last week, in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant, No. 12-133 (June 20, 2013), the United State Supreme Court held that an
Continue Reading Why You Should Consider a Class Action Waiver Clause in your Arbitration Agreements
The Supreme Court of Washington issued a recent opinion reminding us that, even after Conception, arbitration clauses must be fair in order to be enforceable. While not in the
Continue Reading Is Your Arbitration Clause Fair Enough to be Enforceable?
When and to whom do arbitration clauses in franchise agreements apply? If you follow franchise law, you know that this has been a hot topic in franchise litigation. The contours
Continue Reading Arbitration Agreements Apply to Transferees and Guarantors (Awuah II)
Contributed by Martin Fern
Successful franchisors have long faced the threat that a few disgruntled franchisees, organized and led by a plaintiff’s contingent fee law firm, will commence a class
Continue Reading PROTECTING A FRANCHISOR AGAINST THE RISK OF SYSTEM-WIDE CLASS ACTIONS