Fox Rothschild recently gave a presentation at the International Franchise Expo in New York City on the “Top Ten Provisions to ‘Never’ Negotiate in a Franchise Agreement” and want to
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The Franchisor is Liable for Franchisee’s Submission of Fraudulent Tax Statements?!
In Lomeli v. Jackson Hewitt, Inc., the United States District Court in the Central District of California held that the plaintiff, Luis Lomeli (“Lomeli”), had submitted enough evidence to
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Sign Me Up! How To Waive the Notary Requirement for International Franchisors
International franchisors inbound into the U.S. face a complex set of business decisions and legal regulations. Even seemingly simple tasks–like properly executing a franchise registration application–can become a time-consuming and
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Oops. How to Fix a Franchise Registration Defect in California!
Maybe you are an international company with a successful brand that sold a
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Janitorial services franchisor cleans up on joint employer claim
Janitorial services franchisor Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (“Jan-Pro”) is not the employer of its unit franchisees, according to a recent California federal court decision. Roman v. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l, Inc.
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California Limits Choice of Law and Forum in Employment Contracts
In a development that applies to all businesses operating in California, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a new bill which prohibits employers in California from requiring employees, as a condition
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California Governor Vetoes New Franchise Legislation
On September 22, 2016, California Governor Brown vetoed two pieces of franchise legislation which had been passed by both houses. Both of these bills originated with the State Bar of
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Restricting transfer restrictions: California law places new burdens on franchisors
You’ve developed the concept. You’ve protected the IP. You’ve invested in the many upfront costs of franchising. And to protect all your hard work, you conduct due diligence to find
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California Franchise Relations Act amendments make breaking up hard(er) to do
Finding the right franchisee can be a daunting task. Despite a franchisor’s best efforts, sometimes a franchisee just isn’t a good fit. When it’s not working out, franchisors rely on
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Sick Leave Laws Are the Big Trend for 2016
I was just reading an article about labor and employment cases that employers will be watching in 2016. The article got me thinking about legislation to watch in 2016.
The
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