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Appellate court removes muzzle on franchisees opposed to Pet Valu case
Class members who choose not to participate in a class action have the freedom to wage public campaigns aimed at convincing other class members to abandon the lawsuit, the Ontario Court of Appeal says… more →
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Is My Business a Franchise, and Why Does it Matter?
wrote 2 weeks ago: The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has instituted very stringent rules that govern the creation an … more →
Appellate court removes muzzle on franchisees opposed to Pet Valu case
wrote 2 weeks ago: Class members who choose not to participate in a class action have the freedom to wage public campai … more →
The costs of franchising a U.S. brand in Canada rests with the franchisee
wrote 2 weeks ago: The International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium takes place in Washington this week, which … more →
Franchisees' social media efforts may help you rise to the top
wrote 1 month ago: In the first blog I wrote for FP Entrepreneur in October, 2010, I gave some advice about the importa … more →
Are The Best Franchisee Investors Entrepreneurs?
wrote 1 month ago: According to this “New York Times” article, the best franchisee investors are hybrid entrepreneurs w … more →
Implications Of Full Time Employment Status Under The Affordable Care Act
wrote 1 month ago: Here is a link to an informative article addressing the complexities of determining whether employee … more →
"I'll be back..." And The California Small Business Investment Protection Act
wrote 1 month ago: The famous quote from the Terminator, California’s former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, might as w … more →
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Franchise Law
wrote 1 month ago: Earn one hour of general MCLE credit by reading the article and answering the questions here. Mail y … more →
Pennsylvania House Votes to Pass Privatization of Wine & Spirits Legislation
wrote 2 months ago: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted in favor of House Bill 790 by a vote of 1 … more →
Could Pennsylvania’s Monopoly Over The Sales Of Wine And Spirits Be Coming To An End?
wrote 2 months ago: The word out of Harrisburg is that meaningful legislative activity on this issue will commence in th … more →
Report From Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA") Seminar
wrote 2 months ago: My colleague, Sarah Ivy, did a great job speaking at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Assoc … more →
Caution: IRS Focuses In On Misclassified Independent Contractors On Business Tax Returns
wrote 2 months ago: Liz MacDonald of Fox Business News reports that the IRS is looking for businesses that misclassify w … more →
Even a profitable franchisee can rescind
wrote 2 months ago: Why would a franchisee whose franchise is generating a profit go to the trouble of rescinding its fr … more →
To Buy or Not Buy A Franchise – That Is The Question
wrote 2 months ago: With all the economic challenges we face right now, you might be looking to reinvent yourself, eithe … more →
49ers, 29ers, and America's Brave New Employment World Under The Affordable Care Act (ACA)
wrote 2 months ago: As the Affordable Care Act takes effect, a strange new phenomenon is taking place among small busine … more →
Vicarious Liability: How Much Control Is Too Much?
wrote 2 months ago: It’s a constant push/pull in the franchise relationship; how much control is too much? Two recent c … more →
Tax Rate Hikes Have S-Corp Owners Considering A Change In Their Corporate Structure
wrote 2 months ago: The rise in personal income tax rates has many S-Corp owners in a “wait and C” position. … more →
Power Shift?
wrote 3 months ago: As I predicted in late 2012, we are sure to see several states advance new legislation or revisit ex … more →
5 Ways Franchisors Can Help Themselves By Helping Franchisees Avoid Costly Commercial Lease Mistakes
wrote 3 months ago: When I was in-house counsel with an international franchise system in the mid to late 90′s, on … more →
