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Congress Introduces The "American Franchise Act" To Clarify Joint Employer Liability

On September 10, 2025, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01), together with Democrat co-lead Representative Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the American Franchise Act...

United States Employment

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

U.S. Pet Grooming & Boarding: Ankura Industry Spotlight (October 2025)

The U.S. pet industry remains a growth powerhouse, with spending hitting $152 billion in 2024. The Pet Grooming & Boarding sector...

United States Commercial

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Restaurant Transactions: Valuing Store Maturity

After 2024's depressed deal environment, restaurant owners and investors were ready for action in 2025, and outlooks were especially promising for quick service restaurants (QSRs).

United States Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Maryland Announces Franchise Renewal Fast-Track Review Program

Maryland Securities Commissioner Melanie Senter Lubin announced recently that the state will implement a new franchise renewal "Fast-Track Program" launching Jan. 1...

United States Commercial

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Saxton & Stump

The CSRD/CSDDD "Omnimess" Simplification Clears Another Hurdle – A Look At The Parliament's October 8 Agreement

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

The American Franchise Act: A Narrower Standard For Joint Employment

United States Employment

FL

Foley & Lardner

Are Your Electronic Agreements Enforceable?

United States Commercial

WS

Winston & Strawn LLP

California Poised To Become First State To Mandate Food Allergen Disclosures For Restaurants; SB 68 Awaits Gov. Newsom's Signature

United States Healthcare

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

California's Franchise Tax Board Adopts Final Regulations For Market-Based Sourcing

United States Tax

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Proskauer Rose LLP

American Franchise Act Proposes New Joint Employer Standard

United States Employment

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Saxton & Stump

Franchising Comparative Guide

United States Commercial

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Plave Koch PLC

Scion Hotels vs. Holiday Hospitality: Navigating NJFPA Claims In Franchise Disputes

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Unlock Bigger R&D Tax Credits For Your Texas Business

United States Tax

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MGO CPA LLP

Massage Facility Franchisor Has No Liability To Sexual Assault Victim Of Franchisee's Employee – Texas Supreme Court Rules

United States Litigation

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Cowles & Thompson, PC

Early Mediation: Is Your Case A Likely Candidate?

United States Litigation

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JAMS

The Changes To The English Arbitration Regime: What Parties To International Construction Disputes Need To Know

United States Litigation

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JAMS

[PODCAST] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives To Reach Effective Settlements

United States Litigation

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JAMS

AI Innovation Is Accelerating, But Oversight Is Fragmented: Why ADR Must Fill The Governance Gap

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Back To School 2025: Title IX Updates And How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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JAMS

From Sidelines To Bottom Lines: How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Hits The Sports Industry

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), a sweeping piece of legislation that extends and modifies many provisions of the Tax...

United States Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement Before You Invest

Franchise Agreements are typically drafted by the franchisor and presented on a "take it or leave it" basis.

United States Commercial

OK

Offit Kurman

Pop Mart Is Not Playing Around With 7-Eleven's Labubu Knockoffs

In this week's BL Business Branding entry, we're diving into the latest intellectual property showdown between Pop Mart, the global collectible toy company known for its wildly popular blind-box figures...

United States IP

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Berenzweig Leonard

Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in sports and entertainment mixed-use developments that blend professional or collegiate stadiums or arenas...

United States Media & IT

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

New Jersey Poised To Adopt Unique Warranty Time Multiplier: Latest Development In Statutory Warranty Reimbursement Requirements

United States Transport

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Client Alert: Navigating The Hazards Of US Litigation: Lessons From Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies

United States Commercial

JB

Jenner & Block

Drafting Of Corporate And M&A Documents For 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments

United States Commercial

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

A Shot Of Reality: Court Denies Dealer's Request For Preliminary Injunction To Stop Termination Of Dealership Agreement

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

New SBA Rules Are Here: Make Sure Your Franchise Brand Is SBA Eligible

United States Commercial

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Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren

Court Holds Franchisor Could Be Liable For Workplace Abuse Experienced By Franchisee's Employee

United States Employment

FL

Foley & Lardner

Texas Supreme Court Limits Franchisor Liability In Franchisee Sexual Assault Case

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisees And Two Related Entities From Competing Against Franchisor

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Stick To The Status Quo: TRO Stops Franchisor From Terminating Franchise Agreement Pending Motion To Transfer

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Franchise Agreement Requiring Out Of State Mediation Is Unenforceable In California

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Texas Supreme Court Limits Franchisor Liability In Franchisee Sexual Assault Case

On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court held that a franchisor owes no duty of care for injuries caused by a franchisee's employee unless the franchisor...

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisees And Two Related Entities From Competing Against Franchisor

A federal court recently granted in part and denied in part a franchisor's motion to enjoin the post-termination activities of its former franchisees and two related entities.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Stick To The Status Quo: TRO Stops Franchisor From Terminating Franchise Agreement Pending Motion To Transfer

A federal court recently enjoined a franchisor from terminating a franchise agreement or interfering with a franchisee's operations pending the resolution of the franchisor's motion to transfer venue.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Franchise Agreement Requiring Out Of State Mediation Is Unenforceable In California

Dispute resolution provisions in franchise agreements often address how, when, and where parties will mediate.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Keep Wining: Franchise Statute Opens Door To Protections For Missouri Wine Distributor

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access For Franchisees

Effective June 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will reinstate its Franchise Directory, a critical development for franchise systems and franchisees seeking SBA financing.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Navigating Franchise Law: What Worcester Business Owners Need To Know

Franchising offers entrepreneurs in Massachusetts the opportunity to own and operate a business with the backing of an established brand. However, franchise ownership comes with legal obligations that require careful...

United States Commercial

Seder & Chandler

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: A Franchise Relationship Can Exist In Spite Of A Contract's Express Terms To The Contrary

In OTG New York, Inc. v. Ottogi America, Inc., OTG was the exclusive regional distributor for food company Ottogi from 2008–23, during which Ottogi shipped inventory to OTG's New Jersey warehouse.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

"Bankruptcy Recipe,"

The post-COVID-19 restaurant renaissance has rapidly turned into a restaurant recession. Over the past year, a smorgasbord of notable restaurant chains and franchisees...

United States Insolvency

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Lowenstein Sandler

SBA Franchise Directory Reintroduced Effective June 1, 2025

United States Commercial

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Kansas Legislature Amends Law To Strengthen Employers' Ability To Enforce Non-Solicit Agreements

United States Employment

SB

Seigfreid Bingham

Understanding Recent Changes In Antitrust Labor Guidelines

United States Anti-trust

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

6 Questions To Ask Before Franchising Your Business

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

Court Relies On Contractual Terms To Dismiss Dealership Suit Against Auto Manufacturer

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

MB Sounding Board: Franchise Leader, Delaware (Video)

United States Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

Delaware Enacts Sweeping Changes To The Delaware General Corporation Law

United States Commercial

SM

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Permissive Forum Selection Clause Is Not Enforceable In Franchisor's Suit Against Franchisee

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Clear Terms Of Franchise Agreement Are Enforced Against Franchisee

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Annual Report Filing Reminders For DE, MA And NY

United States Commercial

FH

Foley Hoag LLP

My Insurance Company Denied My Business Coverage

United States Insurance

MM

McLane Middleton, Professional Association

Guidance For Franchisors: Lessons From N.A.R., Inc. v. Eastern Outdoor Furnishings

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Terminated Retailer Is Not In A Franchise Relationship With Manufacturer

United States Commercial

LG

Lathrop GPM

New Jersey Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment Against Hotel Franchise Agreement Guarantor Enforcing Liquidated Damages Provision

United States Commercial

LG

Lathrop GPM

5 Trends To Watch: 2025 Franchising

United States Commercial

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Foley & Lardner

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Stites & Harbison PLLC

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