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The American Franchise Act: A Narrower Standard For Joint Employment

On September 10, 2025, a bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267). The proposal would directly amend the National Labor Relations Act...

United States Employment

FL

Foley & Lardner

Are Your Electronic Agreements Enforceable?

In today's digital marketplace, direct sellers rely heavily on electronic agreements to govern their relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.

United States Commercial

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Winston & Strawn LLP

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...

United States Healthcare

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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

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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

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

United States Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement Before You Invest

United States Commercial

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Offit Kurman

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

United States IP

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Berenzweig Leonard

Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments

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

Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

United States Litigation

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JAMS

AMTL's AICP Files Second Case Against TSMC, Its Advanced Memory Amends Against SK Hynix

United States IP

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RPX Corporation

Evolving Challenges In Employment Mediation: Managing Emotions, Shifting Strategies And Legal Trends (Podcast)

United States Employment

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JAMS

Silicon, Sanctions And Security: How National Security Laws Are Reshaping The Semiconductor Industry (Video)

United States Government

FL

Foley & Lardner

Fair Use In AI Training: What Is Considered "Transformative?" (Podcast)

United States Technology

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith 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

JB

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

A federal court recently denied a dealer's request for preliminary injunction to halt the termination of a dealership agreement with a manufacturer of liquor control systems.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which became effective June 1, 2025 and will impact franchisors, particularly those utilizing SBA-backed loan programs.

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

JD

Jones Day

How Can An Attorney Support Franchisors And Franchisees?

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

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

Worldwide Commercial

HS

Harris Sliwoski

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.

United States Commercial

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AlixPartners

Chapter 11 Filing Without Consent Of Independent Director Dismissed As Unauthorized

Courts disagree over whether provisions in a borrower's organizational documents or loan agreements designed to restrict or prevent the borrower from filing for bankruptcy are enforceable...

United States Insolvency

JD

Jones Day

How Can An Attorney Support Franchisors And Franchisees?

As franchises grow worldwide, handling franchise agreements, following rules and solving disputes has become more complex. In this dynamic world, both franchisors and franchisees can benefit from the insights of a lawyer...

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

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

Expanding your restaurant internationally is more than a growth strategy—it's a major leap that tests every part of your business, from operations and supply chains to culture, finance, and of course, law.

Worldwide Commercial

HS

Harris Sliwoski

SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access For Franchisees

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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

The Kansas Legislature has amended its Restraint of Trade Act effective July 1, 2025, to create some conclusive presumptions regarding when non-solicit agreements are enforceable and to require that courts reform...

United States Employment

SB

Seigfreid Bingham

Understanding Recent Changes In Antitrust Labor Guidelines

Is your business keeping up with the changing rules of workplace competition? Although the Biden-era Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...

United States Anti-trust

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

6 Questions To Ask Before Franchising Your Business

Franchising your business can be an exciting opportunity for growth and expansion. However, it requires careful consideration and strategic planning to ensure success.

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

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

Decozen Chrysler Jeep Corp. ("Decozen"), a New Jersey-based automobile dealership, filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, LLC ("FCA"), in U.S. District Court for the District...

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

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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

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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

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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

Pennsylvania Court Finds Franchisor Vicariously Liable For Acts Of Franchisee Employees, Based On Oversight "As To The Minutia"

United States Commercial

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Duane Morris LLP

DOJ, FTC Issue New Antitrust Guidelines On Business Practices Impacting Workers

United States Anti-trust

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Holland & Knight

FTC And DOJ New Worker Guidelines Summarize Outgoing Administration's Aggressive Enforcement

United States Anti-trust

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Preparing For A Restaurant Financing Or Sale Transaction: Considerations For 2025

United States Commercial

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

FTC Posts $20 Million Settlement With Dealer Group For Alleged Deceptive Practices

United States Litigation

SS

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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