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 AgreementsIf a franchisor waives the non-compete provision in its current franchise agreement, can it enforce a non-compete when the franchise agreement is renewed? According to a recent decision by the
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Should former franchisees be able to compete with the franchisor? The franchise agreement says “No.” Most franchise agreements contain a clause that prohibits a former franchisee from engaging in the
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