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.

Preparing for Immigration Enforcement: What Businesses Should Do, and Avoid, if ICE Shows Up

Third Circuit Affirms Liquidated Damages in Favor of Hospitality Franchisor

New York Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Attempts to Reinstate Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claim

Washington Federal Court Allows TVPRA Claims to Proceed Against Hotel Franchisor Under Vicarious Liability Theory, but Dismisses Direct Liability Claims

Lathrop GPM Establishes Task Force and Client Resource Center for Guidance on Second Trump Administration…

Webinar: Your Estate Plan: The Love Letter Only You Can Write

Franchise: 2025 Year in Review Webinar

2025 Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Minneapolis Area

“Flawed,” “Distorted” and “An Empty Promise”– Judges Call to Fundamentally Overhaul the Ninth Circuit’s Test…

New Year, New Minnesota Meal and Rest Break Laws

CCPA 2026: Navigating the Expanded Consumer Privacy Compliance Requirements for Businesses

Pat Fanning Featured in The Future of AI in Litigation eBook by Opus 2

Brian Dillon Quoted on 20 Years of TCDIP by Minnesota Lawyer

Allie Itami on Key Policy Areas for Benefits Attorneys in 2026

Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Lathrop GPM Welcomes Caroline Wolf as Counsel

Alison Zinn Named Top Lawyer by 5280 Magazine for Eleventh Consecutive Year

Lathrop GPM Partner Bernie Rhodes Featured as Guest on the Criminal Podcast

Rebuilding After a Wildfire: Understanding Your Insurance Coverage Post-Disaster

Partner Alma Soongi Beck Discusses Land Back Challenges on Celebrity Estates Podcast

PFAS Playbook

The Franchise Memorandum

The Modern Workplace

The Road to Insurance Recovery

Preparing for Immigration Enforcement: What Businesses Should Do, and Avoid, if ICE Shows Up

Third Circuit Affirms Liquidated Damages in Favor of Hospitality Franchisor

New York Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Attempts to Reinstate Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claim

Washington Federal Court Allows TVPRA Claims to Proceed Against Hotel Franchisor Under Vicarious Liability Theory, but Dismisses Direct Liability Claims

Florida District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Franchisee and Franchisor Entities on TVPRA Claims.

New Jersey Federal Court Denies Hotel Franchisee’s Motion to Dismiss TVPRA for Improper Venue and Untimeliness

Federal Court Dismisses Franchisor from Wage Suit for Conclusory Joint-Employer Allegations

Puerto Rico Federal Court Grants TRO to Prevent Termination of Sale of Gas Station Franchise

What is Going on With the NLRB?

Key Illinois Employment Law Updates