On May 16, 2023, the Minnesota legislature adopted a revision to the Minnesota Statutes (§181.99) which prohibits restrictive franchise agreements commonly called “no-poach” or “non-solicitation” agreements. Specifically, this
Continue Reading Minnesota Legislature Passes Non-Compete Bill Banning Restrictive Franchise Agreements
A Minnesota distributor of burners is not a franchisee of the manufacturer of the burners under the Minnesota Franchise Act (“MFA”), held a federal district court in Minnesota in
Continue Reading Distributor Still Not a Franchise
A federal court in Minnesota recently dismissed a franchisee’s misrepresentation claims thanks to the franchisor’s carefully drafted franchise agreement.
Franchisee Moxie Venture L.L.C. (“Moxie”) brought suit against franchisor The UPS
Continue Reading Drafting Matters: Franchise agreement fells misrepresentation claim
Minnesota just became the latest state to implement an online electronic filing process for the submission of franchise applications and renewals. Like Washington, Minnesota believes that the use of an
Continue Reading Just in Time for Renewal Season! Minnesota Implements Online Franchise E-Filing