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FRANCHISE LAW INSIDER

A Publication Reviewing Recent Franchise and Related Business Developments _____4th Quarter 2006/1st Quarter 2007

IN THIS ISSUE

 

4th Quarter 2006/
1st Quarter 2007

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  • Lease Dangers: Critical Issues Affecting Franchises
  • Letter from India
  • Lessons Learned: No Liability for Sale of Unregistered Franchises
PREVIOUS ISSUES
 

3rd Quarter 2006

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  • 7 Steps Before You Franchise Your Business
  • 7 Qualities Of Successful Franchisors
  • Lessons Learned
  • Franchise Legal Updates
  • Franchise Growth Continues into 2006

 

2nd Quarter 2006

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  • Franchisee Satisfaction Surveys and the Competitive Advantage
  • Firm News
  • New and Proposed Electronic Disclosures Exemptions for Registration in California
  • International Franchise Legal Updates
  • U.S. Legal Updates

 

1st Quarter 2006

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  • H&L Announces Launch of UniFran Alliance in Four Countries
  • Business Plan and Earnings Claim Traps for the Helpful But Naïve
    Franchisor
  • State Tax “Nexus” Questionnaire
  • Trial Waivers – Choice of Law
  • Franchise Legal Updates

 

4th Quarter 2005

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  • Building Value is a Process
  • "Talk to the Hand," a System in Trouble
  • "Vendor Partner," Approach to Mystery Shopping
  • Franchise Legal Updates
  • Mediation and Arbitration Myths

 

3rd Quarter 2005

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  • Bankruptcy Battlegrounds in Franchising
  • Unifying Corporate & Franchisee Relations
  • Franchise Legal Updates
  • H&L Announces Formation of Global Franchise Lawyers Group
  • Corporate Corner: What Is A Business Plan & Why Do I Need One?

 
2nd Quarter 2005

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  • Inspect What You Expect...Mystery Shopping for Your Business
  • Security Interest In a Franchisee’s Rights Under a Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Legal Updates
  • Kudos to Our Clients!

 
1st Quarter 2005

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  • Creating A Winning Franchise Culture
  • What's New With Us?
  • Franchisee Advisory Councils
  • Franchise Legal Updates
  • Lessons From Lawsuits
  • Top 10 Do's & Dont's For Businesses

 
3rd Quarter 2004

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  • Training: The Hidden Profit Center
  • Ten Top Things Franchisors Do Wrong
  • Gaining Support For A National Advertising Fund
  • Corporate Tips and Traps
  • Franchise Legal Update
  • Understanding What Motivates People

 

April 2004

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  • Recent Court Decision on Enforceability of Jury Trial Waivers
  • Managers vs. Leaders – What’s the Difference?
  • Helping Clients to Control Their Future
  • Ontario’s Revamped “Blue Box” Program Plan
  • Ontario, Canada, Recycling Program Costs to be Shifted
  • California Dept. of Corporations Requests Input re: Customer Satisfaction
  • Is There A GAAP in Your GAAS?
  • A View From the Bridge — A Decade of Growth

 

April 2003

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  • California Moves To Risk-Based Review of Franchise Filings
  • Permit Us To Introduce Maria Antolos
  • International: Intellectual Property & Trademark Protection
  • Examining the Risks & Benefits of Using Franchise Brokers

 

April 2002

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  • Franchising Expands in New Zealand
  • China Revises Trademark Laws
  • Dialogue: A Low Tech Solution in a High Tech World
  • Emotional Branding
  • Legislation, Regulation, and Court Cases

 

January 2001

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  • Firm Update
  • Fractional Franchise Exemption
  • Legislation, Regulation & Court Cases
  • Vicarious Liability Against Franchisors

 

January 2000

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  • Proposed New FTC Franchise Rule
  • California IFA Meetings –Who to Contact
  • The "Build a Better Mouse Trap" Myth
  • Legislation, Regulation and Court Cases

 

October 1999

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  • Performance Clauses
  • Franchisor Responsible for Criminal Acts?
  • Stopping Former Franchisees
  • Investigating Workplace Issues
  • Legislation, Regulation and Court Cases

 

January 1999

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  • Broad arbitration clause extends to other agreements
  • Franchising: A business overview and some practical considerations
  • Is my business right for franchising?
  • Franchise legislation in Ontario
  • McDonald's prevails on encroachment claim - again!

 

October 1998

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  • Franchisee advertising fund - was there a fiduciary duty?
  • Combining franchisors - planning for acquisitions and mergers avoiding lawsuits
  • Trends in franchise regulation for franchisors
  • Why is branding such a big deal?
  • What you dont know can hurt you:
  • New U.S. Supreme Court rulings on sexual harassment


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