A federal court in Hawaii recently issued an opinion finding that a distribution agreement is not a franchise under Hawaii’s Franchise Investment Law. Where the distributor: (1) is not permitted to “substantially associate” its business with the manufacturer; and/or (2) pays only the bona fide wholesale price for its merchandise (and no other form of compensation) to the manufacturer, the relationship will typically not be considered a franchise under state laws.
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Plans Announced For Las Vegas Entertainment and Distribution Business
This just in: some good news for Nevada’s small but vibrant film industry. Las Vegas-based Bennett Global Entertainment has announced its plans for a Las Vegas-based film production and distribution business that will create dozens of entertainment-related jobs in the city.
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