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California Department Of Corporations Reorganizes, Changes Name
The California Department of Corporations, which is charged with administering and enforcing California’s franchise laws announced that its restructuring plan has become effective as of today, and is now called the “Department of Business Oversight.”
General Release Of Claims Enforced Against Former 7-Eleven Franchisees
A recent decision from a federal court in California addresses the enforceability of a general release of claims signed by former franchisees.
Hawaii Court Says Distribution Agreement Is Not A Franchise
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.
Franchising Bill Moves Forward In California
The Senate Judiciary Committee of California approved a franchising bill last month. If passed by California’s legislature (the State Assembly and Senate), SB 610 would amend the California Franchise Relations Act (“CFRA”) by imposing a statutory duty of good faith and fair dealing on franchisees and franchisors.
California Senate To Consider Franchising Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee of California is scheduled to consider a franchising bill at a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. If passed by California’s legislature (the State Assembly and Senate), SB 610 would amend the California Franchise Relations Act (“CFRA”) by imposing a statutory duty of good faith and fair dealing on franchisees and franchisors.
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