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Connecticut Appellate Court Holds Gas Station Operators Are Not "Retailers" Under The Connecticut Petroleum Franchise Act

A recent decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court highlights how commission‑based fuel arrangements can limit franchise liability when suppliers retain control over pricing and inventory.

United States Energy

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Foley & Lardner

Hidden Risk Of Recharacterizing A License As A Franchise

Intellectual property licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to expand businesses and reach new markets. While they offer flexibility, they carry a frequently overlooked regulatory risk.

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

How Contract Drafting Can Trigger Franchise Obligations: Key Risk Areas In Brazil And The United States

IP licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to scale business, reach new markets and build commercial ecosystems...

United States Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

Annual Report Filing Reminders For DE, MA, NY And CO

This is a reminder that annual report filings are due in March 2026 for corporations formed or registered in Delaware and Massachusetts.

United States Commercial

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Foley Hoag LLP

SBA 7(a) Loans: Complete Guide For Business Owners

United States Commercial

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Cantrell Law Firm

No, You Don't Owe Delaware $200,000. — DE Franchise Tax 101

United States Commercial

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Mintz

The Delaware Franchise Tax Trap For Section 1045 QSBS Rollovers

United States Tax

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FBT Gibbons

CARB Advances Climate Disclosure Rules As Ninth Circuit Appeal Continues

United States Environment

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Federal Court Denies Claim That Franchisor Is A Joint Employer With Franchisee

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

How Private Equity Is Changing The Game For North American Sports And Beyond

United States Commercial

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Bennett Jones LLP

From The Sidelines To The Owner's Box: An Approach To Private Equity Investment In Sports

United States Commercial

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AlixPartners

A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part II Of III)

United States Media & IT

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Avoiding Patent Venue In Texas: Practical Steps For Franchisors After S3G Technology v. Domino's Pizza

United States IP

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Brooks Kushman

Franchisee Must Comply With Reasonable Post-Termination Obligations In Franchise Agreements

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Ohio's New E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act: What Construction Employers Need To Know

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 264

United States Commercial

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Davis Wright Tremaine

What Foundations And Other Nonprofits Need To Know About The Foreign Agents Registration Act

United States Government

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WilmerHale

SECURE 2.0: Key Provisions And Tax Planning Implications For American Retirees

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Colorado "Opt-Out" Litigation – Petition For Rehearing En Banc And Amicus Briefs In Support

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part I Of III)

The democratization of investment in sports franchises and leagues has been driven by a confluence of factors.

United States Media & IT

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Franchisee's Breach Of Contract Claims Dismissed For Lack Of Standing As Third-Party Beneficiary

A federal court recently granted a third-party supplier's motion to dismiss a franchisee's lawsuit, holding that the franchisee was not an intended third-party beneficiary of the contract between the supplier and the franchisor.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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 LLP

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

United States Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Maryland Announces Franchise Renewal Fast-Track Review Program

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

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...

United States Tax

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

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.

United States Employment

SS

Saxton & Stump

Franchising Comparative Guide

Franchising Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United States, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United States Commercial

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Plave Koch PLC

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

Scion Hotels LLC appealed a federal district court's ruling regarding the non-renewal of a franchise agreement under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA).

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

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

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...

United States Transport

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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.

United States Commercial

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Jenner & Block

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...

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

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

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

When Good Deals Go Bad

United States Commercial

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AlixPartners

Chapter 11 Filing Without Consent Of Independent Director Dismissed As Unauthorized

United States Insolvency

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Jones Day

How Can An Attorney Support Franchisors And Franchisees?

United States Commercial

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Stephenson Fournier

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Oversees – A Six Part Series

Worldwide Commercial

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Harris Sliwoski

SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access For Franchisees

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Navigating Franchise Law: What Worcester Business Owners Need To Know

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

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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Foley & Lardner

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Stites & Harbison PLLC

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