California Assembly Bills 1782 and 2637, which would have improved the regulatory climate for franchises in the state, have been vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown after being passed by an overwhelming majority of the legislature.
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Report from California Franchising Day 2016
Today I attended the International Franchise Association's fourth annual California Franchising Day. During the course of the day, I had the opportunity to meet with
California Legislature Passes Franchise Relations Bill
This week, the California legislature nearly unanimously approved Assembly Bill 525, which would (if signed by Gov. Brown) amend the existing California Franchise Relations Act (“CFRA”).
Do You Have this Unfair and Illegal Provision in Your Franchise Agreement?
Last night I reviewed a franchise agreement and found a surprising, and illegal, provision buried deep in the contract. If ever there was a compelling case for being careful when you are choosing legal counsel, I just found the provision that makes it.
California Franchise Legislation (AB 525) Moving Through Senate
Tomorrow (Monday, June 29, 2015), California State Assembly Bill (AB) 525 will be considered by the Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee. If passed by the Senate, AB 525 will amend the existing California Franchise Relations Act by expanding protections for existing franchisees.
BREAKING: Court Denies IFA’s Request to Enjoin Seattle’s Discriminatory Minimum Wage Law
A federal court in Seattle has denied the International Franchise Association’s request to enjoin the portions of Seattle’s minimum wage law that discriminate against franchisees.
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