A blog post co-authored by Lathrop GPM attorneys Craig Knobbe and Pierce Rose was recently republished by Westlaw Today, analyzing a California federal court decision addressing the enforceability of releases in distributor agreements. The article examines the court’s denial of summary judgment after finding that releases signed by former distributors were unenforceable under California law.
The authors discuss the court’s reasoning, including its conclusion that the releases operated as impermissible prospective waivers of certain employment-related claims and were both procedurally and substantively unconscionable. The piece highlights key considerations for companies using form agreements and release provisions in distributor and independent contractor relationships.
Read the Westlaw Today article here [SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED]: California Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment, Finding Release Unenforceable
Read the full Franchise Memorandum blog post here: California Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment, Finding Release Unenforceable