Topic
Franchising
410 published works
China Law Blog
Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges
By Dan Harris
Just read The Pros and Cons of Franchising in China on franchising in China, but with applicability for anyone looking at doing a consumer business of just about any kind…
Franchise Law Update
Do You Have (or Intend to Have) Franchise Operations in New Hampshire? Then You Need to Review this Proposed New Law
This month a new bill was introduced in the New Hampshire House of Representatives aimed at promoting “fair business relations between franchisees and franchisors.” According to its sponsors, HR 1215 or the…
Franchise Law Update
Sell Franchises in Washington State? Tell the Securities Division You Support Electronic Disclosures
Earlier this month the Securities Division of the Washington Department of Financial Institutions announced that it is considering amending Washington Regulation 460-80-300 to explicitly permit the delivery of a Franchise…
New Jersey Law Blog
The Differences Between Franchising and Licensing a Business
In this podcast, Adam Siegelheim, Shareholder in Stark & Stark's Franchise Group, discusses the differences between franchising and licensing a business, and which option may be best for you.
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
Seventh Circuit Court Reiterates Broad Deference to a District Court’s Determination of Whether a Franchisee is Entitled to Injunctive Relief under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Emmanuel Joseph was a franchised gasoline retailer for Chicago-area fuel distributor Sasafrasnet, LLC, who operated a BP-branded gasoline station in Chicago. In November 2010, Sasafrasnet notified Mr. Joseph that it…
Franchise Law Update
The Wait is Over – Proposed Regulatory Guidance for Multi-Unit Franchising Arrangements
By Elizabeth Sigety, Fox Rothschild LLP
The Franchise and Business Opportunity Project Group of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. ("NASAA") has authorized the release, for public comment, of a proposed Multi-Unit Commentary addressing the…
Franchising & Distribution Law Blog
ABA Forum on Franchising Recognizes Beata Krakus with the Chair’s Future Leader Award
At the 36th Annual Forum on Franchising, Beata Krakus was recognized by the ABA with the Chair’s Future Leader Award. This award recognizes young and/or diverse Forum members who have…
Franchise Law Update
A Day on the Hill with the International Franchise Association
By Elizabeth Sigety, Fox Rothschild LLP
The International Franchise Associations Public Affairs Conference occurred early last week, assembling over 300 franchisees, franchisors and suppliers in the franchise industry to discuss issues affecting small businesses in the…
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright
Top fashion legal topics – #2 special rules for foreign franchisors in Ital
Reposted from DLA Piper's IPT Italy Blog. By Stefania Baldazzi As part of the series of posts on the most relevant legal matters affecting the fashion industry, we discussed about…
Franchise Law Update
Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative Two Years Later
A couple years ago, I wrote a blog on the first Annual Summit of the Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative (PAFI). Fox Rothschild had become a charter member of that initiative,…