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
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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
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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
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