A San Andreas Fault for Franchising
“California’s falling into the ocean!” Growing up in Southern California I heard that every time we had an earthquake. Usually, though, all I had
Continue Reading CALIFORNIA’S TECTONIC PLATES SHIFT — Part IThe recent case of Rhine Enters v. Refresco Beverage out of the federal district court of the Southern District of Illinois should be a reminder to licensors and manufacturers
Continue Reading Recent Illinois Case A Reminder of Broad Scope of “Franchise Fee” Element
Today, we welcome guest author Elizabeth G. Hodgson from our Exton, PA office. Elizabeth represents clients in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, Pennsylvania liquor licensing, startup and
Continue Reading Durational Residency Requirements for Liquor Licensees: Closing Time?
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
Continue Reading Sign Me Up! How To Waive the Notary Requirement for International Franchisors
The Trump administration is moving forward with an Obama-era initiative requiring certain food establishments to list calorie information
Continue Reading FDA releases new guidance on menu labeling rule
Just four days shy of the enforcement deadline, the FDA extended the date for restaurants and similar retail food
Continue Reading At the buzzer: FDA (again) extends compliance deadline for menu labeling rules
Over two years ago, on December 1, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a food labeling
Continue Reading Enforcement is on the Menu: May 5, 2017 is the Deadline to Comply with Menu Labeling Rules
The Senate recently joined the House in approving a permanent ban on state and local governments taxing Internet access.
Continue Reading Dodging another legal patchwork: Congress approves permanent Internet tax ban
Browning-Ferris based claims against hotel franchisor Marriott International Incorporated (“Marriott”) will move forward, according to an Illinois federal court. The suit seeks to hold Marriott liable as a joint employer
Continue Reading Joint employer claims move forward against hotel franchisor in sexual servitude suit
The Ontario government has released highly anticipated draft regulations under the recently enacted Healthy Menu Choices Act (the “Act”) that clarify the Act’s menu labeling requirements. Still, uncertainties remain –
Continue Reading Adding a dash of clarity: Ontario releases menu labeling law regulations