The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a New Jersey district court’s decision that 7-Eleven did not violate the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA) after the
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Accidental Franchisor in Hot Water
Safe Step Walk In Tub Co. (“Safe Step”) failed to take the requisite “safe steps” before potentially becoming an accidental franchisor. In Safe Step Walk In Tub Co. v. CKH
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Court Relies on Intended Gross Sales in Denying Summary Judgment
In determining whether an agency agreement between a family moving company, Ocean City Express, and an interstate moving company, Atlas Van Lines, is subject to the requirements of the New
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Watch Manufacturer Avoids “Franchise” Designation
The question of whether a relationship between a watch manufacturer, Swatch, and a watch shop operator amounts to a “franchise” was answered in the negative by the U.S. Court of
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The Fight Over Tesla, Continued
Last year, I wrote about Tesla’s efforts to sell its vehicles directly to consumers, and the efforts of dealers and their legislative allies to prevent direct sales. I won’t
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Should You Be Worried About Texting and Driving?
Okay. You’ve read the hyperbolic hyperbole. Text someone while they’re driving and, if they have an accident, you’re liable. Right? At least that’s what the headlines said about this week’s
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