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Franchise 101: The Forwarded Franchisee; and Outside Chance of a Franchise
Franchisor 101: The Forwarded Franchisee A district court in Arizona granted a franchisor’s motion to transfer venue to Missouri pursuant to the terms of the franchise agreement. S&G Elite LLC (“S&G”) and ST National Franchising,
LA City Imposes New Registration Requirements (and Fees) for Landlords
The LA City Council passed an amendment to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (JCO), which went into effect January 27, 2025. It applies to most landlords who own and lease residential property within the
NASAA Guidance for Franchise Non-Competes
Last May, the Federal Trade Commission looked to ban non-compete agreements in most employment contracts aside from franchise agreements. Although scheduled to become effective in September, a federal court vacated the ruling in August indicating
Franchise 101: Something in the Water; and Detailing Within a State Addendum
Franchisor 101: Something in the Water A Mississippi federal court granted summary judgment in favor of Leisure Systems, Inc. (“LSI”), a franchisor of Yogi Bear themed children’s parks and campgrounds, on negligence and premises liability
Landlords: Proceed With Caution in Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires
State and local governments enacted new protections for residential tenants in the wake of the firestorms that razed large parts of Southern California. These protections are intended to help tenants navigate the challenges that arise
2025 California Wildfire Tax Relief
The following summarizes some of the available tax relief procedures for taxpayers affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, and other Los Angeles County wildfires. Answers to commonly asked disaster-related tax questions are also below: Income
Los Angeles Fires: Employers Should Weigh Employee Needs With Current Laws
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have significantly impacted businesses and their employees – employers should be aware of their responsibilities to support their workforce during this challenging time. Key considerations include: Wildfire Smoke Regulations:
Wage & Hour Compliance: 2025 Mileage Reimbursement Rate
On December 19, the IRS published an updated mileage reimbursement rate for 2025: $0.70 per mile, a three cent increase from the 2024 rate. The rate applies to all vehicles, electric and gas alike. Employers
Franchise 101: Convenient Franchise Practices; and Booked for Personal Jurisdiction
Franchisor 101: Convenient Franchise Practices A New Jersey federal district court granted summary judgment in favor of 7-Eleven, Inc. in a dispute with a franchisee. The franchisee signed a franchise agreement to operate a 7-Eleven
Beyond the Contract: Non-Signatories to an Arbitration Agreement Can Compel Arbitration
Departing from the ruling in Soltero v. Precise Distribution earlier this year, the California Court of Appeal in the Second District in Gonzalez v. Nowhere Beverly Hills LLC, created a split of authority regarding an