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Cases, news, issues and legal opinions impacting franchise law

Jewish Refugees Lose To Coca-Cola

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

New Rules From the Fed for Gift Cards

As a result of the new Gift Card rules contained in the new financial regulatory bill, expect a negative impact upon franchisee income.

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A Whopper of a Decision: Franchisee Association Has Standing to Challenge Franchisor Burger King Corp

Following the Supreme Court's holding in State Oil Co. v. Khan, 522 U.S. 3 (1997) that maximum price fixing was no longer a per se antitrust violation, some franchisors have imposed deep discounting on their  franchisees through resale price caps.

Obama Signs Act Protecting American Bloggers

WASHINGTON — On August 10 President Barack Obama signed the Speech Act, which shields American journalists, publishers (both print and online) and bloggers from “libel tourism,&rdquo

Class Action (Finally) Approved for Century 21 franchisees

Century 21's franchisees have been granted class action status in their case against Century 21 Real Estate and their former parent firm Cendant.

A Rare Australian Franchisee Win

After a 12 year battle against his franchisor an Australian franchisee has finally won his case in Court. And now he is broke.

Quiznos Settlement Finalized, among Highest Penalties in Franchise History

CHICAGO —Quiznos encountered a franchisee revolt so vast that it has been forced to settle, following years of litigation brought by literally thousands of its franchise owner-operators.

Quiznos Class Action Settlement

http://www.nrn.com/article/judge-upholds-settlement-quiznos-class-action Will they actually do any of the things they are told to do by the court, or will they find someway to get around all of

Coverall Not Over on Employee Status

BOSTON – Just when franchisors thought it was safe to assume that franchisees cannot claim to be employees rather than independent contractors, attorney Gregg A. Rubenstein of law firm Nixon Peabody says not so fast. 

Court Protects Blogger Gripe Sites!

DETROIT—A seller of business opportunities, Career Agents Network Inc., not only lost its case against a persistent blogger who wrote unkind things about the firm, but in an unusual move the licensor was also ordered by the court to compensate the blogger $23,000 for legal fees.