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.
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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.
Italian Franchisee Loses Lawsuit Brought Under The Laws Of . . . California?
Here’s an interesting case I recently came across. It features a franchisee based in Italy suing its California-based franchisor in California, alleging violations of California’s franchise laws.
Nevada Franchise Business Network Spring 2013 Meeting: Top 10 Labor And Employment Issues
Join us at the next meeting of the Nevada Franchise Business Network for an interactive discussion regarding new developments in the world of labor and employment law . The topic of the meeting is “Brave New World: Top Ten and Employment and Labor Issues to Know in 2013” and will feature guest speakers Michael Kass, a Labor and Employment Partner with Armstrong Teasdale LLP.
International Franchise Association Urges Massachusetts To Change Laws To Clarify That Franchisors Are Independent Contractors
Last week, the International Franchise Association’s Franchise Congress conducted a number of meetings with lawmakers in Massachusetts to discuss legislation that would clearly state that franchisees are independent contractors, and not employees.
New York Renews Its Limited Franchise Trade Show Exemption
The State of New York renewed its limited exemption to its Franchise Sales Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. L. § 680 et. seq.) (the “Act”), which will allow franchisors that are not registered with the State to participate in the International Franchise Exposition under certain circumstances.
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