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franchise law
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California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: Challenging Every Shingle Claim; and A Multistate Twist
Franchisor 101: Challenging Every Shingle Claim A federal district court in Pennsylvania granted in part and denied in part a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s counterclaims alleging fraudulent inducement,…
Rush on Business
What a Franchise Default Notice Really Means and What to Do Next
By Rush Nigut
Learn what a franchise default notice really means, the mistakes to avoid, and the practical steps franchise owners should take to protect their business and rights.
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
What Franchisors Need to Know About the Maryland Franchise Reform Act
In 2026, various states reformed franchise laws to significantly impact the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Recently, Maryland lawmakers approved legislation that follows this trend. On May 12, Gov. Wes Moore signed Senate…
Chicago Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
Manufacturer Pushback? How the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act Protects Your Investment
By Peter S. Lubin, James V. DiTommaso
Dealers invest millions of dollars in facilities, inventory, people, and goodwill. Yet when a manufacturer pushes back on a transfer, a succession plan, or even the renewal of a franchise,…
Rush on Business
What Most People Get Wrong Before Signing a Franchise Agreement
By Rush Nigut
Many franchise buyers focus on what the franchise representatives say the franchise will do for them and overlook the written contract that actually governs the relationship. Common mistakes include assuming…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Hilton Franchisee Gets Iced: The Impact of Controversy on the Franchise Relationship
A productive franchise relationship encompasses various elements that both the franchisor and franchisee must consider and balance. This intricate connection of contractual obligations, financial commitments, and operational responsibilities, becomes more…
Alcohol & Food Law
Understanding Franchise Laws: What Every Winery Should Know Before Signing a Distributor Agreement
For many wineries, partnering with a distributor is a necessary step to expand market reach. But before signing a distribution agreement, wineries must understand the legal framework that may govern…
California Environmental Law & Business Litigation Blogs and Articles
Franchise 101: Waltzing Around Joint Employer Issues; and Going on Vacatur
Franchisor 101: Waltzing Around Joint Employer Issues A district court in Maryland granted a franchisor’s motion to dismiss against an employee in a discrimination and wrongful termination case. The court…
Libation Law Blog
Oral Beer Distribution Agreements Do Get Franchise Protection and the Recent —Oak v. Yuengling Shows How to Plead Them
It finally happened. New York courts have at last spoken clearly on a question that’s haunted distributors and suppliers for decades: do oral agreements between brewers and wholesalers fall under…
Blaneys Appeals
COURT OF APPEAL SUMMARIES (JULY 14-18)
Jump To: Table of Contents | Civil Decisions | Short Civil Decisions Good afternoon. Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for…