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Franchise Law Update
Did You Hear? Watch Out For Ohio’s BOPPA!
A recent decision in the United States District Court of Arizona ("Court") could have far-reaching consequences to many franchisors based on the broad-sweeping principles the Court used in its reasoning.…
Franchise Law Update
Drafting Matters: Do your non-competes bind the correct parties?
A federal court in Colorado recently upheld a franchisor’s non-competition provision despite that state’s strong public policy against non-competes. The franchisor prevailed due to its thoughtful contract drafting and ability…
Franchise Law Update
Successor Liability? Double-Check Those Assets!
The intersection of franchise law and general corporate law is extensive. A recent decision in the Michigan Court of Appeals (Court) highlights the importance of thoroughly understanding and considering the…
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
SBA loans and franchising: More changes ahead
SBA-backed loans have long been an important source of funding for many franchisees, but in the past several years, the system has been in flux. Changes will again be implemented…
The Healthcare Investor
NRD Capital Management’s Strategy and Focus: Q&A With Susan Beth
By Amber McGraw Walsh, Geoff Cockrell
Susan Beth is chief operating officer of NRD Capital Management, an Atlanta-based private equity firm. Q: How would you describe NRD's investment focus? Susan Beth: NRD Capital is focused on…
Franchise Law Update
Is Your Agreement to Arbitrate Valid?
Many franchisors employ arbitration as its preferred method of dispute resolution. Generally, courts view arbitration agreements favorably. An agreement to arbitrate waives the fundamental right to have a court decide…
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
New guidance for franchisors reins in FPRs
On May 8, 2017, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released its final commentary on financial performance representations (FPRs), providing franchisors with additional clarification and guidance on how to…
Franchise Law Update
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…
Franchise Law Update
Will Florida Cease to be the “Sunshine State” for Franchising? (Part 2/2)
Today, we continue our look at proposed changes to Florida's franchise laws, including proposed changes in transferring franchised businesses, franchisor repurchase obligations and other miscellaneous changes TRANSFERRING FRANCHISED BUSINESS The…
Franchise Law Insider
Proposed Bill Threatens Franchising in Florida
By S. Douglas Knox, Zac Foster, David Beyer
A bill introduced this month in the Florida Legislature threatens to fundamentally shift the balance of franchise relationships in the Sunshine State. SB 750, deceptively titled “Protect Florida Small Business…