A new ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Awuah v. Coverall case is yet the latest in a string of recent court decisions that confirm the strength and enforceability of arbitration clauses in franchise agreements.
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Top Ten Employment Legal Issues for 2013
Looking to the new year, the labor and employment practitioners at Armstrong Teasdale have come up with a list of the top 10 employment law issues for employers. By keeping this Top 10 list of employment issues in mind, you can minimize legal risks and maximize chances of successfully dealing with employment law challenges in 2013.
The Unintended Franchise: If It Quacks Like A Duck . . .
An article I wrote about “hidden franchises,” that is, business arrangements that meet the technical definition of a franchise but do not identify themselves as such, is featured in the January 2013 issue of Nevada Business magazine.
FTC Issues Guidance to Franchisors Regarding Disclosure of Franchise Territories
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued new guidance that will affect how franchisors disclose whether they grant exclusive territories to franchisees.
Changing With The Times: “The Artist” And Franchise System Evolution
The movie “The Artist” is an excellent illustration of how changing times and changing customer demand can leave behind those who refuse to change with them. Those companies that don’t see / don’t understand the way public tastes are changing, and those that simply refuse to evolve themselves to respond to these changes are at risk of losing business or being left behind.
Who Decides Arbitrability: The Court Or The Arbitrator?
A recent Maryland court decision in a franchise dispute demonstrates the importance of a carefully-drafted arbitration clause.
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