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Accidental Franchise = Potential Lawsuits, Fines + Other Penalties
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Business owners looking to expand may leave themselves vulnerable to several obvious losses, including those related to finance, brand identity, and customer loyalty. Resources,
Before Franchising Your Business, First Consider These Factors
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Franchising is so much more than casual burger chains with drive through windows and dollar menus. It’s an industry that incorporates a wealth of blue
Franchise Litigation Rising Over Dietary Considerations
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Rising concerns over food sourcing and preparation is leading to more and more litigation for restaurants and franchises. Most of the lawsuits claim discrimination, which
Gas Station Dealers: A Review of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act
Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by David Gurnick 818.907.3285 So far in 2017 no federal or state court in California issued a published decision under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”) – despite the fact gasoline
Six Ways Franchisors Can Reduce Joint Employer Liability Risk
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 In January 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determined that indirect control or the reserved right to control, even if unexercised, could be
Disabling Code: Franchisors Should Ensure Digital Properties Are Accessible
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Are we still in the dawn of the digital age, or have we moved on to mid-morning yet? Only time, and your company’s web site
So You Say You Want a Revolution? Franchises Evolve as Retail Declines
Bar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 You’ve seen the news: retailers are struggling. Traditional anchor stores like Macy’s and Sears are closing up shop, creating a domino effect of fiscal
Trimming the Fat: Restaurant Menu Labeling Rule Under Further Review
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 In 2010 as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act a/k/a “Obamacare”, the federal government set provisions mandating restaurant chains provide nutrition information
Will Minimum Wage Hikes Kill Restaurant Jobs?
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 In 1981 “Video Killed the Radio Star” was the first music video MTV broadcast in the United States. The song was actually written a couple
Old Grounds: A Lack of Prop 65 Warnings Brew Trouble for Coffee Franchisors
California Prop 65 warnings – many residents barely notice these anymore, as we’ve lived with Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act notices for over 30 years now. They appear at gas pumps; in apartment