BLX Executive Sentenced to 10 Years, to Pay $34 Million in Restitution

Janet Sparks — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:30:32 -0800

DETROIT (Blue MauMau) - Last Thursday, a former executive of Business Loans Express was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and was ordered to pay $33.9 million in restitution.

ABA Forum Elects First Franchisee Lawyer as Chair

Janet Sparks — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:03:06 -0800

MINNEAPOLIS (Blue MauMau) - Ronald K. Gardner, Jr., Managing Partner of the Dady & Garner law firm, has been elected as Chair of the American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising, the 2,250 member national association of franchise lawyers.

The Weakest Link: Selecting Expert Testimony without Daubert in Mind

Don Sniegowski — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:40:00 -0800

An authority on expert testimony in franchise disputes has released a study that concludes that one of the weakest links in franchisee court cases is often their own expert's testimony.

Three UPS/MBE Franchisee Groups Now Set for Trial Early 2009

Janet Sparks — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:54:25 -0700

LOS ANGELES (Blue MauMau) - United Parcel Services attorneys will be busy preparing for trials for the next six months thanks to the tenacity of its franchisees and their attorneys. With the Platinum Shield Association (PSA) announcing today that its trial has been set for February 17, 2009, that will put three jury trials on the dockets for early 2009.

California Supreme Court Denies MBE/UPS Review of Decision

Janet Sparks — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:28:36 -0700

SAN FRANCISCO (Blue MauMau) - On August 20, 2008, the Supreme Court of California denied Mail Boxes Etc petition to have the appeals court decision reviewed.

Bankruptcy Experts Are Wary of Bennigan's IP Transfers

Don Sniegowski — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:38:16 -0700

PLANO, Tex. (Blue MauMau) – The sudden insolvency of Bennigan’s and Steak & Ale brands by filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 29 has left behind many questions for its franchise owners.

AAFD Accredited Agreements Do Not Translate to Good Franchise Investments

Don Sniegowski — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:00:21 -0700

SAN DIEGO (Blue MauMau) - The Chair of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, Robert Purvin, says that the organization's accredited franchise agreements should not be seen as an endorsement to buy that franchise.

Detroit Mom and Pop Franchisees Sue Dunkin' over Illicit Business Practices

Janet Sparks — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:13:40 -0700

DETROIT (Blue MauMau) - Franchisees in Detroit filed a federal lawsuit against Dunkin' Donuts last Thursday accusing the franchisor of unlawfully withholding consent in permitting them to transfer ownership of their stores to qualified buyers.

Rhode Island Fair Franchise Revision Becomes Law

Don Sniegowski — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:53:38 -0700

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Blue MauMau) - An amendment to the Rhode Island Fair Dealership Act has become law as of 12:01 a.m. on July 4.

An Interview with the FTC about the New Franchise Rule

Don Sniegowski — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:59:24 -0700

WASHINGTON D.C. (Blue MauMau) - Craig Tregillus, the Federal Trade Commission's new Franchise Rule Coordinator, spoke with Blue MauMau about the new franchise rule.