Blogs Archives - Lathrop GPM

The Franchise Memorandum is a collection of postings on summaries of recent legal developments of interest to franchisors brought to you by Lathrop GPM LLP.

The Modern Workplace

The Modern Workplace blog is focused on providing insightful analysis, updates and practical guidance on labor and employment law.

The Road to Insurance Recovery

The Road to Insurance Recovery blog is dedicated to helping understand and manage the complexities of the modern business insurance policy.

Lathrop GPM Combines with HG Law Expanding Global IP Capabilities, Adding Offices in New York…

Religious Accommodations: A New Roadmap for Employers

Employment Law Series: Performance Management

Minnesota Court of Appeals Reinforces Finality of Probate Decrees Despite Procedural Errors

Attention: Federal Contractors – Compliance Update

Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in Lexology 2027 Index Thought Leaders – USA Guide

2026 Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Kansas City Area

2026 Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Minneapolis Area

Employment Law Series

Minnesota Court of Appeals Reinforces Finality of Probate Decrees Despite Procedural Errors

Federal Circuit Decision Affirms Written Description Support for Broad Crystalline Salt Genus Claims

AI Is Rewriting the Rules on Likeness: Update Your Contracts Now

Partner Emily Cantwell Featured in St. Louis Law Journal

Kansas City Business Journal Features Pat Fanning on AI Data Center Lawsuits

Food on Demand Quotes Ryan Palmer on Implications of Pizza Hut Franchisee Lawsuit

Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in Lexology 2027 Index Thought Leaders – USA Guide

Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 20 Lathrop GPM Attorneys

Three Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star

Employment Law Series: Performance Management

Employment Law Series: Leaves of Absence

Employment Law Series: Wage and Hour

PFAS Playbook

The Franchise Memorandum

The Modern Workplace

The Road to Insurance Recovery

Religious Accommodations: A New Roadmap for Employers

Attention: Federal Contractors – Compliance Update

California Court of Appeal Holds Post-Term Noncompete Unenforceable Under California Law Despite New Jersey Choice-of-Law Clause

Colorado Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Request to Enforce Post-Term Noncompete

Kentucky Federal Court Stays Papa John’s Cambodia Development Suit for Arbitrator to Decide Arbitrability

Minnesota Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Franchisee’s Counterclaims

Florida Federal Court Rejects Jurisdiction and Venue Challenges in Franchise Trademark and Noncompete Dispute

Nevada Federal Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Wage and Other Employment-Related Claims Against Franchisor

California Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Denny’s, Inc. on Vicarious Liability Claims

Avoid Common Mistakes When Creating Commission and Bonus Plans