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How Private Equity Is Changing The Game For North American Sports And Beyond
Private equity is defining the future of the US$500-billion-plus global sports market...
Bennett Jones LLP
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From The Sidelines To The Owner's Box: An Approach To Private Equity Investment In Sports
Once the passion projects of billionaires and family dynasties, professional sports franchises—from the NFL to Europe's top football leagues—are now attracting serious attention from private equity (PE) firms.
AlixPartners
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A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part II Of III)
More than ever, investing in sports teams has become an attainable reality for a broader range of investors. Too often, however, the excitement surrounding a deal can overshadow a disciplined, process-driven approach to assessing its merits.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Avoiding Patent Venue In Texas: Practical Steps For Franchisors After S3G Technology v. Domino's Pizza
Texas courts, especially those in the Eastern and Western Districts, continue to attract patent lawsuits. Fast-paced dockets and plaintiff-friendly juries often lead to challenging litigation environments for franchisors.
Brooks Kushman
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Franchisee Must Comply With Reasonable Post-Termination Obligations In Franchise Agreements
Foley & Lardner
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A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part I Of III)
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Franchisee's Breach Of Contract Claims Dismissed For Lack Of Standing As Third-Party Beneficiary
Foley & Lardner
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Congress Introduces The "American Franchise Act" To Clarify Joint Employer Liability
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
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U.S. Pet Grooming & Boarding: Ankura Industry Spotlight (October 2025)
Ankura Consulting Group LLC
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Restaurant Transactions: Valuing Store Maturity
Alvarez & Marsal
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Maryland Announces Franchise Renewal Fast-Track Review Program
Saxton & Stump
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The CSRD/CSDDD "Omnimess" Simplification Clears Another Hurdle – A Look At The Parliament's October 8 Agreement
Ropes & Gray LLP
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The American Franchise Act: A Narrower Standard For Joint Employment
Foley & Lardner
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Are Your Electronic Agreements Enforceable?
Winston & Strawn LLP
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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
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The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power
Steptoe LLP
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JAMS
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December 2025 Crypto Update: New Changes And Challenges In U.S. Regulation Of Digital Assets
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Top 5 Takeaways From "Advanced Mediation Strategies For Handling The Toughest Situations"
JAMS
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California Poised To Become First State To Mandate Food Allergen Disclosures For Restaurants; SB 68 Awaits Gov. Newsom's Signature
California is on the verge of becoming the first state to enact food allergen disclosure requirements for restaurants. Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), introduced in January 2025...
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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California's Franchise Tax Board Adopts Final Regulations For Market-Based Sourcing
On September 10, 2025, California's Franchise Tax Board ("FTB") adopted final regulations ("Final Regulations") amending the rules regarding market-based...
Proskauer Rose LLP
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American Franchise Act Proposes New Joint Employer Standard
For years, the franchise community has worked to change what it perceives to be a problematic joint employer standard – to no avail.
Saxton & Stump
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Plave Koch PLC
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Scion Hotels vs. Holiday Hospitality: Navigating NJFPA Claims In Franchise Disputes
Foley & Lardner
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Unlock Bigger R&D Tax Credits For Your Texas Business
MGO CPA LLP
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Massage Facility Franchisor Has No Liability To Sexual Assault Victim Of Franchisee's Employee – Texas Supreme Court Rules
Cowles & Thompson, PC
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From Sidelines To Bottom Lines: How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Hits The Sports Industry
Withers LLP
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Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement Before You Invest
Offit Kurman
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Pop Mart Is Not Playing Around With 7-Eleven's Labubu Knockoffs
Berenzweig Leonard
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Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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New Jersey Poised To Adopt Unique Warranty Time Multiplier: Latest Development In Statutory Warranty Reimbursement Requirements
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Client Alert: Navigating The Hazards Of US Litigation: Lessons From Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies
Jenner & Block
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Drafting Of Corporate And M&A Documents For 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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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...
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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New Jersey Poised To Adopt Unique Warranty Time Multiplier: Latest Development In Statutory Warranty Reimbursement Requirements
New Jersey appears poised to adopt a unique "average retail labor time allowance" multiplier to the compensation OEMs must pay dealers for warranty service, after both houses of that state's Legislature voted...
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Client Alert: Navigating The Hazards Of US Litigation: Lessons From Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies
Notwithstanding recent political turmoil, Korean companies have been expanding into the United States at a fast clip, continuing a trend of investment beneficial to businesses in both countries.
Jenner & Block
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Drafting Of Corporate And M&A Documents For 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments
The Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) has been amended by two pieces of legislation. The first set of amendments, adopted as Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 21...
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A Shot Of Reality: Court Denies Dealer's Request For Preliminary Injunction To Stop Termination Of Dealership Agreement
Foley & Lardner
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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.
Foley & Lardner
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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.
Foley & Lardner
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Keep Wining: Franchise Statute Opens Door To Protections For Missouri Wine Distributor
The Eighth Circuit recently applied a novel, broad reading of the Missouri Franchise Act granting franchise protection to distributors which previously...
Foley & Lardner
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When Good Deals Go Bad
We've all heard the statistics about investments that fail to achieve their deal thesis; buyers seem to have accepted as a given that most acquisitions will not meet their synergy targets.
AlixPartners
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Chapter 11 Filing Without Consent Of Independent Director Dismissed As Unauthorized
Jones Day
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Stephenson Fournier
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Harris Sliwoski
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SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access For Franchisees
Foley & Lardner
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Navigating Franchise Law: What Worcester Business Owners Need To Know
Seder & Chandler
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: A Franchise Relationship Can Exist In Spite Of A Contract's Express Terms To The Contrary
Foley & Lardner
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"Bankruptcy Recipe,"
Lowenstein Sandler
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SBA Franchise Directory Reintroduced Effective June 1, 2025
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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Kansas Legislature Amends Law To Strengthen Employers' Ability To Enforce Non-Solicit Agreements
Seigfreid Bingham
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Understanding Recent Changes In Antitrust Labor Guidelines
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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6 Questions To Ask Before Franchising Your Business
Stephenson Fournier
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Court Relies On Contractual Terms To Dismiss Dealership Suit Against Auto Manufacturer
Foley & Lardner
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MB Sounding Board: Franchise Leader, Delaware (Video)
Mayer Brown
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Delaware Enacts Sweeping Changes To The Delaware General Corporation Law
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
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Permissive Forum Selection Clause Is Not Enforceable In Franchisor's Suit Against Franchisee
Foley & Lardner