In a recent post, I expressed the view that no-poach clauses in franchise agreements are unlikely to violate the antitrust laws. Recent activity, however, has given me a “maybe
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Location, location, location: Franchise litigation in the venue of your choosing
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A Massachusetts franchisor can sue an Oregon franchisee in Massachusetts, according to a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The case contains important…
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Are You Legally Collecting Zip Codes During Credit Transactions?
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I was recently on vacation with my family. Every time I stopped for gas, or when I bought groceries at an out-of-state grocery store, the card processing unit prompted me…
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Legislatures in California and Massachusetts Table Potentially Troubling Franchise Legislation; Action in Vermont Still Expected this Year
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Contributed by Tom Kent
After successfully passing through California’s Judicial Committee, the Level Playing Field of Small Businesses Act failed to pass through the California Assembly Business, Professions and…