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Cendant Founder Can't Prove Genius

Posted Tue, 2011/08/02 - 21:40 by Corbin Williston

Henry Silverman may be a genius, he just can't prove it in a New York court.

Franchise Termination, Old-Style

Posted Tue, 2011/08/02 - 19:48 by Corbin Williston

Modern franchisees can have their franchise terminated for failure to "obey all laws" and be forced to take down their trade dress (brand signs). It turns out that old-style was not much different.

Jewish Refugees Lose To Coca-Cola

Posted Mon, 2010/09/06 - 11:23 by Corbin Williston

A judge has given victory to franchisor Coca-Cola in its battle with a Jewish family who fled Egypt in 1965.

Taco Del Mar Zee Moves To Lift Stay

Posted Fri, 2010/04/23 - 15:37 by Corbin Williston

Taco Del Mar left many ruined franchisees, and some are fighting back.

Pinnacle Pizza v. Little Caesars

Posted Sat, 2010/03/27 - 16:23 by Corbin Williston

Franchisee ideas become the property of the franchisor, ruled the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. And if the franchisee complains, that is a breach of the franchise agreement.

Is Rescission an Arbitral Remedy?

Posted Sun, 2010/03/21 - 16:50 by Corbin Williston

Is recission a proper arbitral remedy? Even if recission would primarily benefit non-parties to the proceeding?

Subway Lawsuit against Quizno's

Posted Sun, 2010/03/21 - 14:47 by Corbin Williston

On October 27, 2006 the Subway franchisor filed suit over a Quizno's ad campaign. On Feb 23, 2010 the court issued an order dismissing the case.

Franchisee Loses Defamation Claim, Section 230 Held to Apply

Posted Fri, 2010/02/05 - 15:30 by Corbin Williston

Franchisee Nemet Chevrolet lost a defamation suit against a website which posted criticism of the dealership.

Little Caesar v. Rooyakker

Posted Mon, 2009/08/24 - 11:00 by Corbin Williston

Can a husband & wife franchisee avoid a non-compete by "selling" their locations to their son & daughter-in-law? A Michigan court gives victory to the franchisees.