Team
- Fran Flores
- Michael J. Abrams
- Cesar Acuna
- Vern Adkins
- Michael J. Adrian
- Caitlin Albaugh
- Morgan S. Alexander
- Jazlynn Allen
- Dara Alvarado
- Catherine (Catie) Bitzan Amundsen
- Robyn L. Anderson
- Jeffrey (J.C.) C. Anderson
- Megan Anderson
- Wade T. Anderson
- Jennifer L. Anderson
- David Archer
- Roselyn Arnold
- Alec Atkinson
- Tammy A. Bailey
- Bradford (Brad) Barz
- Alexandra Bass
- Sam Beck
- Alma Soongi Beck
- William (Bill) G. Beck
- Amy L. Beck
- Richard (Rich) P. Beem
- Martin Behn
- Blaine Bengtson
- Lee B. Bennin
- Eli Bensignor
- Jesse A. Berg
- James B. Betterman
- Andrew R. Biddison
- Richard (Rick) N. Bien
- Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop
- Mark A. Bluhm
- Sandra (Sandy) Yaeger Bodeau
- Mark V. Boennighausen
- Jessica L. Borland
- Ruth J. Brackney
- Jean Paul Bradshaw, II
- Casey C. Breese
- Kayla A. Brewe
- John Brower
- Peter W. Brown
- Alexander (Alex) T. Brown
- Amy M. Brozenic
- Jasmine Bruce
- Michelle (Shelly) Buchanan
- Rhett M. Buchmiller
- Ann B. Burns
- Aristotle A. Butler
- Emily E. Cantwell
- Robert D. Cantwell
- Will G. Carden, Ph.D.
- Brian J. Carr
- Tracy N. Castillo
- Brandon Chapman
- Sara H. Christensen
- Andrew C. Clark
- Barry F. Clegg
- Lucas Coe
- Mara Cohara
- Nancy Sher Cohen
- Michael (Mike) R. Cohen, PLS, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
- Ryan D. Cunningham
- Allyson Cunningham
- Michael (Mike) R. Cunningham
- Michael E. Custer
- Tanya D’Souza, Ph.D.
- Peter F. Daniel
- Alexandria Darden
- Emily E. Davis
- Lindsey R. Day
- Giulio A. DeConti
- James V. DeGiulio, Ph.D.
- Meenal Deshmukh, Ph.D.
- Stephen K. Dexter
- Brian Dillon
- Elizabeth (Liz) Dillon
- Andrew Ditlevsen
- Darin Donovan
- Allison H. Douglas
- Cassie Doutt
- Richard William-Kay Dowell
- Lynn Dowsing-Connolly
- Sarah Duniway
- Tammy J. Dunkin
- Steven (Steve) A. Ellenberg
- Amy Erickson
- Jill K. Ernst
- Jeffrey (Jeff) E. Essner
- Michael Ewald
- Mariellen S. Facchino
- Patrick (Pat) Fanning
- Suzanne C. Farley
- Susan C. Favorito
- Ted Fay
- J.A. (Jay) Felton
- Kathleen Fisher Enyeart
- John Fitzgerald
- Edward (Teddy) J. Fleming, V
- William (Bill) F. Ford
- Alison J. Foster
- Maisa Jean Frank
- Brian C. Fries
- Jacqueline R. Fritze
- Julie A. Frommelt
- David R. Frye
- Susan Gaertner
- Sam Garcia
- José M. Garcia
- Patricia K. Garringer-Strickland
- Cameron Garrison
- Erika J. Gasaway
- Kate O’Hara Gasper
- Caitlin R. Gehlen
- Ryan C. Gerads
- Sepi Ghiasvand
- Kimberly A. Goheen
- Gretchen M. Gold
- John P. Golden
- Kevin R. Graff
- Colleen E. Graham
- Michael (Mike) R. Gray
- Thomas W. Greaves
- Hillary Green
- Christine M. Greene, Ph.D.
- Marie K. Gribble
- Jennifer S. Griffin
- Tucker Griffith
- Sally Stolen Grossman
- Joseph D. Growney
- Timothy (Tim) J. Hadachek
- Jonathan (Jon) R. Haden
- Elizabeth (Beth) Haden
- Shlomo Hahn
- Emma Halling
- Lisa J. Hansen
- Loren L. Hansen
- Christopher (Chris) W. Harmoning
- Jay Harrington
- Grant A. Harse
- Jaime Hathaway
- Robert J. Haupt
- Wade S. Hauser
- Jacob Heck
- Cynthia (Cindy) Hefferan
- Kyle H. Hertel
- Mark A. Heyl
- Thomas M. Higgins, III
- Kevin Hill
- Lisa Hillman, Ph.D.
- Bradley J. Hintze
- Sara E. Hire
- Gizie Hirsh
- Charles Ronald (Ron) Hobbs, II
- Jackson R. Hobbs
- Andrew H. Hogenson
- Brian M. Holland
- Mae Hong, Ph.D.
- Tedrick A. Housh, III, CIPP/US, CIPP/E
- Larry B. Huebner
- Lynn M. Humphreys
- Stephanie Hunter
- Laurie Huotari
- Teresa Hurla
- Gabrielle Intagliata
- Allie Itami
- Shirley Jackson
- Matthew (Matt) A. Jacober
- Lisa Jeanetta
- Paul T. Jensen
- Monique Jewett-Brewster
- Jennifer C. Johnson
- Phillip (Phil) K. Johnson
- William (Billy) F. Jones
- Carrie E. Josserand
- Brittany A. Justice
- Judith M. Karunanayake
- David (Dave) J. Katalinas
- Paige Keith
- Dori Yob Kilmer
- Ben King
- Mark Kirsch
- William S. Klein
- Sheldon H. Klein
- William (Bill) D. Klein
- Gaylen L. Knack
- Michael (Pete) Knapp, Jr.
- Craig Knobbe
- Kristen Koerber
- Elizabeth A. Kolar, Ph.D.
- Stephen J. Kottmeier
- Pamela J. Kovacs
- Amanda Kruse
- Rick E. Kubler
- Gregory (Greg) B. Kuhn
- Steven B. Kutscheid
- Laura Labeots, Ph.D.
- Robert (Bob) J. Lambrechts, Ph.D.
- James (Jim) D. Lamm
- Courtney (Court) M. Landon
- Richard C. Landon
- Greg A. Larson
- Brandi L. Lawler
- Peter LeBlanc, Jr.
- Diane Lebo, Ph.D.
- Holly Lechner
- Megan Lee
- Roxie Leff
- Allonn E. Levy
- Paul McKie Lewis
- Lu Li
- Jenna Lieberman
- Michaela Liesenberg
- Michael Link
- Eric H. Litow
- H. Shinny Liu
- Jennifer Liu, PharmD
- David W. Lively
- Kiralyn Locke
- Catherine P. Logan
- Laurie-Ann D. Look
- Robert Lord
- Lisa A. Loree
- Melissa D. Love
- Joanne J. Lue
- Brendan T. Lund
- Fiona Madden
- Charles (Charlie) K. Maier
- Ernest (Ernie) M. Malaspina
- Ulrike (Ricki) Malekyar
- Scott H. Malin
- Roxana Malladi
- Michael W. M. Manoukian
- Anthony Martin
- Kevin Mason
- Mark Mathison
- Julie Nichols Matthews
- Ulrika Mattsson
- Cynthia (Cindi) Maust
- Emily Mawer
- Robin L. Maynard
- Daryn McBeth
- Travis W. McCallon
- Richard O. McDonald
- Sinead McGonagle
- Christopher (Chris) J. McGreevy
- Ellen McKissock
- Rebecca J. McMahon
- Thomas (Tom) J. McMahon
- Susan McMichael
- Alana M. McMullin
- Rosalee McNamara
- Arielle B. McPherson
- Patrick B. McRorie
- Luke Meriwether
- Tiffany L. Meyer
- Cory J. Mickels
- Brandon Mickelsen
- Jonathan M. Milette, Ph.D.
- R.B. Miller, III
- Craig P. Miller
- Sarah E. Millin
- Bryan E. Minier
- Jared M. Minkoff
- Jennifer L. Mispagel
- Stephen (Steve) G. Mitchell
- James (Jim) L. Moeller
- James Moloney
- Nallely Z. Montes
- Jehan Kamil Moore
- David (Dave) M. Morehouse
- Sheryl G. Morrison
- Beth T. Morrison
- Erika Mortensen
- Terry L. Mueller
- Thomas V. Murray
- Brian B. Myers
- Noah Nash
- Kathryn Nash
- Taryn A. Nash Sherman
- John M. Nichols
- Cody Niess
- Peter Nissly
- Richard M. Noack
- Kate Nolen
- Liam J. O’Connor
- Rachel L. O’Connor
- Ricardo Ochoa
- Kate Ohale
- Rachel Orr
- Dinah X. Ortiz
- Tiffany Oxendine
- Charles (Chuck) H. Packer
- Elizabeth A. Pallardy
- Ryan R. Palmer
- Brooke Parsons
- Kyle Pedretty, Ph.D.
- Ben Peltier
- John B. Penberthy
- Cindy Peterson
- Christopher (Chris) T. Pierce
- Lyle D. Pishny
- Alexander (Alex) Porter
- Chiara Portner, CIPP/US
- David T. M. Powell
- Christi Pribula
- Brandi M. Pruett
- Daniel (Dan) F. Pyne III
- Graciela (Grace) Quintana
- Jaime Quteish
- Sasha Raab
- Hashini Rathnayaka
- Laura Reathaford
- Alex Reed
- Julia C. Reiland
- Daniel (Dan) W. Remington
- Bernard (Bernie) J. Rhodes
- Brittany M. Riehm
- Jerry D. Riffel
- Marya P. Robben
- Brooke F. Robbins
- Leslie Roberts
- Laura M. Robichaud
- Lisbeth C. Robinson, Ph.D.
- Thomas (Tom) A. Rodriguez
- Bridget Romero
- Jessica (Jessie) K. Rosell
- Zachary (Zac) I. Rosenbaum
- Jay M. Ross
- Jack D. Rowe
- Ellen Rudolph
- Justin L. Sallis
- Bushra Samimi
- Georgia R. Sampedro, Ph.D.
- Maya Sanaba Hebeisen
- Julian A. Sansano
- Nicole Sassu, Ph.D.
- Angel Y. Saunders
- Caroline A. H. Sayers
- Richard Schachtili
- Matt S. Scheidker
- Jodi M. Schmidt
- Lauren Schmitt
- Virginia (Ginny) S. Schubert
- Randal L. Schultz
- Frank J. Sciremammano
- William A. Scofield, Jr.
- Cheyenne Serrano
- Mary S. Shafer
- Shoshanah M. Shanes
- Kathy Shaw
- Matthew (Matt) J. Shea
- Lori Lea Shelley
- Jamison K. Shipman
- Alex Shtraym
- Eric D. Sidler
- Marissa N. Sinha
- Pamela (Pam) Smith-Victor
- Tammy M. Somogye
- Kimberly (Kim) E. Sparrer
- Michael J. Spellberg, Ph.D.
- Lisa H. Stalteri
- Sandra (Sandy) S. Stander
- Rachel E. Stephens
- Andrea J. Stewart
- Kristin M. Stock
- Judith Stone-Hulslander, Ph.D.
- Benjamin (Ben) C. Struby
- Michael L. Sturm
- Stephen (Steve) B. Sutton
- Rosalie A. Swingle
- Robin M. Swingley
- Natalya V. Sysa
- Cynthia M. Teel
- Daniel (Dan) R. Tenenbaum
- Eber E. Terceros
- Linette Thesing
- Michel A. Thompson
- James (Jim) R. Thomson
- Shelly Tickel
- Curtis (Curt) L. Tideman
- Kate Tompkins
- Jasmine Trillos-Decarie
- Brian C. Trinque, Ph.D.
- Vinay C. Trivedi-Parmar, Ph.D.
- Jane Trueper
- Edward H. Tully
- Ronald A. Valenzuela
- Tana S. VanGoethem
- Vanessa Vaughn West
- James H. Velema
- Annemarie Vicere
- Brent Vincent
- Stephanie Thien Vu
- Lauren M. Wacker
- James A. Wahl
- Jill Waldman
- Matthew (Matt) A. Walker
- Saundra M. Wall
- Christina V. Weathers
- Daniel (Dan) J. Weinberg
- Gillian E. Wener
- Dale A. Werts
- Sean P. Whalen
- Abram (Abe) B. White
- Carlos L. White
- Justin W. Whitney
- Lori L. Wiese-Parks
- Harry E. Wigner, Jr.
- Mark D. Williamson
- Libbi Wilson
- Kim Winter
- John W. Wizeman, Ph.D.
- Perry Woodward
- Brian Woolley
- Eric L. Yaffe
- Issaku Yamaashi
- Adam Yantorni
- Rebecca (Beckie) S. Yocum
- Amanda L. Yoder
- Alison E. Zinn
- Robert Zisk
Insights
- Employment & Labor Law Seminar – San Jose
October 17, 2024
- Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Minneapolis Area
October 23, 2024
- Fiduciary Bootcamp: Session 2
October 8, 2024
- Bridging the Gap: Legal and Security Collaboration for Effective Privacy Compliance
October 9, 2024
- Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Officially Combine Oct. 1, Enhancing Client Services and Resources
October 1, 2024
- Employment & Labor Law Seminar – Kansas City Area
October 1, 2024
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Case Based on Plaintiff’s Dishonesty
October 10, 2024
- California Court of Appeals Affirmed Order Denying Motion to Vacate Judgment from Texas
October 10, 2024
- Michigan Federal Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Claims Against One Owner of Franchisor, Denies Motion to Dismiss Claims Against Another, and Compels Arbitration
October 10, 2024
- Virginia Federal District Court Grants Motion to Transfer Pursuant to Forum Selection Clause Notwithstanding Virginia Retail Franchising Act Claim
October 10, 2024
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Franchisees Did Not Perform Services for Franchisor Within the Meaning of the State’s Independent Contractor Law
October 10, 2024
- Franchisee’s Execution of Competing Franchise Agreement During Franchise Term Forecloses Claims Against Former Franchisor
October 10, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Brian Dillon Elected Fellow of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
October 10, 2024
- Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Franchisees Based Outside of Minnesota Are Not Barred from Asserting Claims Under the Minnesota Franchise Act
October 10, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Receives Multilaw’s Best Business Development Initiative Award
October 8, 2024
- Bernie Rhodes Named to 2024 Missouri Power List for Sports and Entertainment Law
October 8, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as a Top Leading Franchise Supplier for 2024 by Entrepreneur Magazine
October 8, 2024
- Lathrop GPM and Five Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
October 7, 2024
- Understanding Business Insurance in the Wake of Hurricane Helene
October 3, 2024
- Delaware Case Examines Amendment-by-Merger Provision of LLC Act
October 3, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Achieves Mansfield Certification for Third Consecutive Year
October 2, 2024
- Fiduciary Bootcamp: Session 3
October 1, 2024
- Michigan Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Former Restoration Service Franchisee
September 30, 2024
- Dori Yob Kilmer to become Lathrop GPM’s first Chief of Legal Operations
September 27, 2024
- Proposed OSHA Rule Hopes to Turn Down the Heat
September 24, 2024
- Title VII & Lateral Transfers – Treacherous Territory after United States Supreme Court Ruling
September 19, 2024
- Fiduciary Bootcamp: Session 1
September 17, 2024
- Is AI Putting Your Organization at Risk?
September 16, 2024
- 3 Compliance Reminders For Calif. Employers In 2024
September 13, 2024
- Washington Federal Court Grants Home Healthcare Services Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration in Accordance with the Franchise Agreements
September 12, 2024
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September 12, 2024
- Appellate Court in Pennsylvania Affirms Ruling on Gas Station Franchisor’s Indemnification Claims
September 12, 2024
- Ohio Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment Holding Regarding Applicability of Area Representative Agreement to Individuals
September 12, 2024
- Michigan Precedent on Michigan Franchise Investment Law Held to Trump Inconsistent Sixth Circuit Precedent on Private Right of Action
September 12, 2024
- Tapping Their Toes to a Longer Tune: Trustees are Stepping into the Shoes of the IRS to Recover Fraudulent Transfers Up to Ten Years After They Were Made
September 11, 2024
- New DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Program Webinar
September 10, 2024
- Hopkins Carley Elevates Five Attorneys to Shareholders
September 5, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Leads the Way with Lexology Panoramic Franchise Guide 2025
September 4, 2024
- “Tax Update: Hot Topics in Federal and Minnesota Tax Law,” Minnesota Business Law Institute
September 4, 2024
- “What Does the 2010 Tax Act Really Mean for Charitable Gift Planning?” The Minneapolis Foundation, Coffee and Answers
September 4, 2024
- “Tax Issues, Traps, and Opportunities in Acquisitions,” Minnesota Business Law Institute
September 4, 2024
- Corporate finance and commercial lending law topics at over 125 Continuing Legal Education programs
September 4, 2024
- “Document Retention Policies from a Litigation Perspective,” GPM Corporate Counsel Breakfast Group
September 4, 2024
- Fifty Years of ERISA
September 2, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Bernie Rhodes Selected Among Ingram’s 50 Missourians You Should Know
September 1, 2024
- Mark Kirsch Quoted in U.S. News & World Report on Franchise Investing
August 26, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison Named to Top 20 Managing Partners List by Missouri Lawyers Media
August 26, 2024
- Mark Kirsch Featured in 1851 Franchise as Top Franchise Legal Player
August 24, 2024
- Ryan Palmer Featured in 1851 Franchise as Top Franchise Legal Player
August 24, 2024
- ABA Journal Features Cameron Garrison and Jennifer Johnson on Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Combination
August 22, 2024
- Texas Federal District Court Strikes Down FTC Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements
August 22, 2024
- Lathrop GPM LLP Partner Receives Recognition for Life Sciences and Healthcare Work from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
August 22, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White Featured by Dallas Innovates
August 21, 2024
- Law.com Features Announcement of Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Combination, Effective October 1
August 21, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Features Lathrop GPM’s Combination with Hopkins Carley
August 21, 2024
- Reuters Features Lathrop GPM’s Combination with Silicon Valley-Based Hopkins Carley
August 21, 2024
- Missouri Lawyers Media Features Announcement of Combination with Hopkins Carley
August 21, 2024
- Law360 Features Cameron Garrison and Jennifer Johnson on Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Combination
August 21, 2024
- Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley Combine Becoming a 360-Attorney National Law Firm
August 21, 2024
- Federal Circuit Overrules ODP Rejection of Parent Patent Based on In re Cellect
August 20, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Bolsters Energy and Intellectual Property Practice Groups with Addition of Two New Attorneys
August 20, 2024
- Michael Abrams and Bill Beck Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year as Top Commercial and Consumer Litigation Attorneys
August 19, 2024
- Seven Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 92 Ranked as The Best Lawyers in America©
August 15, 2024
- 14 Hopkins & Carley Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 4 Other Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
August 15, 2024
- Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop Named 2024 Notable Nonprofit Board Member
August 13, 2024
- Two Threats and a Ray of Hope: What Employers Need to Know About Class Actions, PAGA, and Binding Arbitration
August 13, 2024
- Is AI Putting Your Closely Held Business at Risk?
August 12, 2024
- Carlos White Quoted in 1851 Franchise on Why Partnership with a Franchise Attorney is Essential for Franchisors
August 9, 2024
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August 9, 2024
- Partner Allie Itami Quoted by Plan Distribution Options for Those Affected by Hurricane Debby
August 9, 2024
- NLRB Moves to Voluntarily Dismiss Joint Employer Rulemaking Appeal
August 8, 2024
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms District Court’s Partial Dismissal of Complaint for Breach of Distributor Agreement by Manufacturer
August 7, 2024
- Court Denies Distributor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Claims
August 7, 2024
- Wisconsin Federal Court Grants Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Antitrust Claims
August 7, 2024
- Illinois Federal Court Denies Alcohol Distributors’ Motion to Dismiss Online Competitor’s Complaint for Alleged Violations of State and Federal Antitrust and Unfair Competition Laws
August 7, 2024
- Texas Federal District Court Issues Limited Preliminary Injunction as to FTC Noncompete Ban
August 7, 2024
- Minnesota Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
August 7, 2024
- Retirement Security Fiduciary Rule Stayed
August 6, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer Vanessa Vaughn West Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media
August 6, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Tedrick Housh Quoted by 1851 Franchise on Data Privacy’s Impact on Franchising
August 5, 2024
- DOJ Criminal Division Announces Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
August 5, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Julia Reiland Named Among Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Collaborative Leaders in Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards
August 5, 2024
- USERRA Does Not Require Paid Military Leave…Or Does It?
August 4, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White Quoted in 1851 Franchise on Franchise Acquisitions
August 2, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Makes Official Office Move to 3131 McKinney Avenue
August 2, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Represents Airshare in Strategic Investment from Kompass Kapital
July 31, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Laura Reathaford Honored as a Leader of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal
July 29, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Emily Cantwell Quoted by Missouri Lawyers Media on St. Louis Office Move
July 29, 2024
- EPA’s ‘Forever Chemicals’ Rule at Risk Without Chevron Deference
July 28, 2024
- 2024 Health Law Seminar
July 24, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Matthew Jacober Quoted on Counties Imposing Lake Lodging Tax Filing Motion for Rehearing
July 22, 2024
- Chambers High Net Worth 2024 Legal Guide Ranks 14 Lathrop GPM LLP Attorneys
July 18, 2024
- BE AWARE…Federal Enforcement of Discriminatory Pay Disparities on the Rise
July 17, 2024
- FTC Takes Action Impacting the Franchise Relationship
July 17, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Relocates St. Louis Office to the Plaza at Clayton
July 17, 2024
- Partner Jesse Berg Quoted in Law360 on Sanford-Marchfield Merger, Rise in Cross-Market Deals
July 16, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 15, 2024
- Partner Lindsey Day Quoted on Requirements for Newly Closed Businesses to File BOI Reports Under the Corporate Transparency Act
July 12, 2024
- Engineering News-Record Quotes Lathrop GPM Partner Jessie Rosell on Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn the Chevron Doctrine
July 12, 2024
- Minnesota Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
July 10, 2024
- New Partner Allie Itami Featured in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal on Joining Lathrop GPM
July 10, 2024
- Nearly 200 Health Care Providers Charged in Aggressive Enforcement Action by DOJ Health Care Fraud Strike Force Alleging Schemes Totaling $2.75 Billion
July 8, 2024
- Texas Federal District Court Issues Limited Preliminary Injunction as to FTC Noncompete Ban
July 5, 2024
- PLANADVISER Shares Allie Itami’s Move to Lathrop GPM as Partner in Minneapolis
July 5, 2024
- Allie Itami Quoted in PLANSPONSOR Industry People Moves Report
July 5, 2024
- New Partner Allie Itami Featured in Westlaw Today
July 3, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partners Featured in Law.com On Recent Growth
July 3, 2024
- Supreme Court Reverses Ninth Circuit Decision Dismissing Matter Pending Arbitration and Requires a Temporary Stay of Proceedings Instead of Dismissal
July 2, 2024
- New York Federal Court Concludes Interim Arbitration Order Is Final and Confirms the Order Requiring Franchisor’s Payments to Developer
July 2, 2024
- California Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Non-Dairy Alternative Surcharge Class Action Suit
July 2, 2024
- Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Certain Franchisee Claims Against Franchisor Due to Release of Liability and Untimely Witness Lists
July 2, 2024
- California Federal Court Dismisses Discrimination and Tortious Interference Claims Brought Against Car Manufacturer and Its Franchisee
July 2, 2024
- Minnesota State Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Enjoining Franchisee from Violating Post-Termination Obligations and Noncompete Covenant
July 2, 2024
- Hopkins Carley Shareholder Monique Jewett-Brewster Named one of the 2024 Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 100 Women of Influence
July 2, 2024
- The Death of the Chevron Doctrine: What Next?
July 2, 2024
- Broad Biotech Patent Claims-The Saga Continues
July 1, 2024
- Business Transactions Partner Allison Itami Joins Lathrop GPM in Minneapolis
July 1, 2024
- Hopkins Carley Of Counsel Dinah Ortiz selected for the 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
June 28, 2024
- Social Media Prevails in New Supreme Court Precedent
June 28, 2024
- Top Patent Eligibility Rulings In The Decade Since Alice
June 28, 2024
- Missouri Supreme Court Holds Statutes Creating Lake of the Ozarks Area Lodging Tax Unconstitutional
June 28, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Senior Counsel R.B. Miller Named to 70 Over 70 List
June 27, 2024
- How I Made Partner: ‘Take Whatever It Is That Makes You Unique and Run With It,’ Says Erika Gasaway of Hopkins & Carley
June 26, 2024
- Federal Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunction for Trade Secret Misappropriation
June 24, 2024
- Amendments to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Act
June 23, 2024
- Hair Length Discrimination Banned in Colorado
June 20, 2024
- Lathrop GPM’s Business Development Team Wins LSSO Sales Team of the Year
June 20, 2024
- Chicago Office Partner in Charge Bryan Minier Quoted in The Real Deal on Move to Flex Space
June 18, 2024
- New Partner Brent Vincent Featured in Chicago Business Journal on Joining Lathrop GPM
June 18, 2024
- Monique Jewett-Brewster selected for the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers
June 17, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as a Leading Law Firm for Women and Diversity by Seramount
June 17, 2024
- Vanessa Vaughn West Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Media, Named a 2024 Diversity & Inclusion Honoree
June 17, 2024
- Six Lathrop GPM Attorneys in Minneapolis Recognized for 2023 Pro Bono Service
June 14, 2024
- Bryan Minier Quoted by CoStar on Chicago Office Move to New Space in 155 North Wacker
June 14, 2024
- New Partner Laurie Huotari Featured in Westlaw Today
June 14, 2024
- 44th Annual Estate Planning Retreat
June 14, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Senior Counsel Jerry Riffel Recognized with 2024 ICON Award
June 13, 2024
- Chicago Office Partner in Charge Bryan Minier Quoted on Move to New Space Within 155 North Wacker
June 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Chicago Office Moves to New Hybrid Space in 155 North Wacker
June 12, 2024
- Senior Counsel Jerry Riffel Featured in ICON Honors 2024 Profile by Missouri Lawyers Media
June 12, 2024
- Laurie Huotari Featured on Transition in POLITICO’s Pulse Daily Newsletter
June 12, 2024
- Front-End Documents in M&A: Drafting Confidentiality Agreements, Letters of Intent and Exclusivity Agreements
June 12, 2024
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Growth Seminar
June 12, 2024
- Partner Matt Walker Quoted by POLITICO on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Farm Bill
June 11, 2024
- Business Transactions, Agribusiness Partner Laurie Huotari Rejoins Lathrop GPM in Minneapolis
June 11, 2024
- Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Earn IP Stars Recognition
June 11, 2024
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Features Laurie Huotari Rejoining Lathrop GPM as Partner
June 11, 2024
- Laurie Huotari’s Return to Lathrop GPM Partnership Featured in Bloomberg Law
June 11, 2024
- Navigating M&A: Expert Insights for Founder/Family-Owned Middle Market Businesses
June 11, 2024
- Minnesota CLE 2024 Probate and Trust Law Section Conference
June 10, 2024
- In Fearless Fund Decision, Federal Court of Appeals Halts Race-Based Philanthropic Program
June 6, 2024
- Supreme Court Confirms Life Insurance Proceeds Received by Corporation Increase Estate Tax Value of Decedent’s Shares
June 6, 2024
- 36 Lathrop GPM Attorneys and 14 Practice Groups Ranked in Chambers USA 2024
June 6, 2024
- California Federal Court Grants Retail Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismisses Action
June 5, 2024
- Illinois Federal Court Denies Cross Motions for Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract and Guaranty Claims Due to Ambiguity in the Franchise Agreement
June 5, 2024
- North Carolina Federal Court Rejects Hotel Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Customer’s Breach of Contract Claim
June 5, 2024
- Colorado Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion to Dismiss on the Basis of Forum Non Conveniens Based on Forum Selection Clause in the Franchise Agreement
June 5, 2024
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Motion for Reconsideration and Alternative Motion for Leave to File an Interlocutory Appeal
June 5, 2024
- New York Federal Court Grants Hotel Franchisors’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction on Negligence Claims
June 5, 2024
- United States Department of Justice and United States Securities and Exchange Commission Jointly Target FAT Brands, Its Founder, and Two Former CFOs
June 5, 2024
- Payment Card Settlement Claim Deadline Extended to August 30, 2024
June 5, 2024
- Now is Not the Time to Relax: Record Settlements in Stark Law and False Claims Cases
June 4, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Marya Robben Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Blended Families, Importance of Estate Planning
June 1, 2024
- Laura Labeots Quoted in Law360 on New IP Antibody Ruling
May 31, 2024
- The Corporate Transparency Act’s Impact on Real Estate Transactions
May 30, 2024
- “No Competition, No Progress”: Federal Trade Commission Bans Non-Compete Clauses Nationwide
May 30, 2024
- EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
May 30, 2024
- Payment Card Settlement Claim Deadline Extended to August 30, 2024
May 29, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Laura Reathaford Named Among Los Angeles Business Journal’s Women of Influence
May 29, 2024
- The FTC Noncompete Clause Rule Scheduled to Take Effect on September 4, 2024
May 28, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Ryan Palmer Quoted in Food On Demand on Third-Party Delivery Providers
May 28, 2024
- EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace
May 27, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Tedrick Housh Quoted in Insurance Business Magazine
May 24, 2024
- Federal Circuit Overrules Decades-Old Test for Design Patent Obviousness
May 23, 2024
- 2024 State of Litigation
May 21, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Represents Central McGowan in Acquisition of Bemidji Welders Supply
May 15, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Alex Brown Quoted in ALM PropertyCasualty360 on Best Practices in Small Business Claims Mitigation
May 15, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Emily Cantwell Receives Women’s Justice Award for Litigation Practice
May 14, 2024
- Deadline Approaching for Minnesota Anti-Poaching Compliance
May 13, 2024
- Is there a Damages Limitation on Timely Copyright Claims? Supreme Court says: “No.”
May 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Moves Office Space to 3131 McKinney Avenue
May 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Mark Kirsch Quoted in 1851 Franchise on Insights for Renewal
May 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Loren Hansen Shortlisted for Minnesota Litigator of the Year by Managing IP
May 10, 2024
- Westlaw Today Features Brent Vincent’s Move to Lathrop GPM as Partner
May 9, 2024
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Mentions Brent Vincent in People-On-The-Move Roundup
May 9, 2024
- Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Seminar Series
May 9, 2024
- United States Supreme Court Expands Worker Exemption in Federal Arbitration Act
May 8, 2024
- Ohio Federal Court Grants Hotel Franchisors’ Motions for Summary Judgment on Sex Trafficking Claims
May 8, 2024
- Bankruptcy Court Grants Motion of Franchisee Debtor to Reject Franchise Agreement, Concludes Noncompete and Confidentiality Provisions Enforceable Post-Rejection
May 8, 2024
- New Jersey Federal Court Partially Enforces Noncompete Covenant Against Former Franchisee
May 8, 2024
- Texas Federal Court Determines Forum Selection Clause Provides Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisee Co-Owner Despite Not Signing in Individual Capacity
May 8, 2024
- New Jersey Appellate Court Holds Automotive Retailers Association Has Associational Standing to Assert Claims Under New Jersey Franchise Practices Act.
May 8, 2024
- Mara Cohara Recognized for Fourth Consecutive Year as Top Business Defense Attorney
May 8, 2024
- Sara Christensen Named 2024 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers List by Forbes Advisor
May 8, 2024
- Brent Vincent Featured on Transition in POLITICO’s Illinois Playbook Daily Newsletter
May 8, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partners Featured in Law.com Review of Q1, 2024 Trends, and Recent Lateral Hires
May 8, 2024
- Brent Vincent Joins Lathrop GPM’s Tort, Insurance & Environmental Practice in Chicago
May 7, 2024
- Brent Vincent’s New Partnership with Lathrop GPM in Chicago Featured in Bloomberg Law
May 7, 2024
- Michael Gray Featured as Podcast Guest on FranchiseU! by the University of Louisville College of Business
May 7, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Chief Operating Officer Court Landon Quoted in Law.com on AmLaw 200 Real Estate
May 7, 2024
- CERCLA Liability and Reopened Superfund Sites: PRP Impact, Settlement Consequences, Insurance Considerations
April 30, 2024
- Federal Trade Commission Non-Compete Clause Rule May Exempt Certain Nonprofit and Other Types of Employers
April 26, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Partner Bill Beck on New PFAS Designation, the Expected Rise in Superfund Sites
April 26, 2024
- Regulators Examining Interested Party Transactions in Healthcare and in other Nonprofits
April 25, 2024
- Department of Labor Ups the Ante for Exempt Status Employees
April 25, 2024
- Franchise Times Shares Arrival of New Partners at Lathrop GPM
April 25, 2024
- Federal Trade Commission Excludes Franchise Relationship From New Rule Prohibiting Non-compete Agreements
April 24, 2024
- FTC Approves Final Rule, Would Ban Most Employment Non-compete Agreements
April 24, 2024
- 1851 Franchise Quotes Partner Michael Gray on FTC’s Non-Compete Ban, What it Means for Franchisors
April 24, 2024
- IP Protections for Your Franchise Brand Webinar
April 24, 2024
- Anti-Discrimination Training v. Religious Accommodation: EEOC Provides Clue for Employers
April 23, 2024
- Reporting Rules for the Corporate Transparency Act Continue to Evolve
April 23, 2024
- Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Recognizes Two Lathrop GPM Attorneys
April 23, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Attorney Quoted by Law360 on Latest PFAS Ruling
April 22, 2024
- EPA Officially Lists Key PFAS as “Hazardous Substances” Under Superfund
April 22, 2024
- Partner Rick Kubler Quoted in Review of Key Takeaways From New EPA ‘Forever Chemicals’ Rule: Law 360
April 22, 2024
- EPA Officially Lists Key PFAS as “Hazardous Substances” Under Superfund
April 21, 2024
- Associate Alec Atkinson Joins Lathrop GPM Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis
April 18, 2024
- EPA Poised to Expand Federal Superfund to Include Key PFAS
April 17, 2024
- EPA Finalizes First-Ever Federal Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for Certain PFAS
April 16, 2024
- EPA Poised to Expand Federal Superfund to Include Key PFAS
April 16, 2024
- Hopkins & Carley Managing Shareholder Jennifer C. Johnson Selected as a GlobeSt. 2024 Woman of Influence
April 15, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Boston Office to Relocate to the 28th Floor of 28 State Street
April 15, 2024
- Black Terp Entrepreneurship Summit: Breaking Barriers, Building Wealth, and Fostering Collaboration
April 12, 2024
- EPA Finalizes First-Ever Federal Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for Certain PFAS
April 11, 2024
- Minnesota Federal Court Enforces Noncompete Covenant Against Manufacturer’s Former Employees, but Finds No Jurisdiction over Competing Manufacturer
April 10, 2024
- FTC and DOJ Recommend Renewing and Expanding “Right to Repair” Exemptions Under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act
April 10, 2024
- California Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Distributor for Breach of Exclusivity Provision by Supplier
April 10, 2024
- Washington Federal Court Grants, In Part, Distributor’s Motion to Dismiss Claim for Breach of a Noncompete Provision and Related Claims
April 10, 2024
- After Bench Trial, Texas Federal Court Finds No Breach of Noncompete for Selling Competing Product
April 10, 2024
- Mark Bluhm Recognized as Top M&A Attorney on Missouri Power List
April 10, 2024
- Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Standard of Review for Conflicted Stockholder Transactions with In re Match Group Opinion
April 8, 2024
- The Platte County Landmark Features Bernie Rhodes on Missouri’s Sunshine Law
April 5, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Named to Top 5 Bond Counsel in Missouri
April 4, 2024
- SC Split, Purdue Win Seen
April 2, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Sponsors IFA’s Franchise Ascension Initiative
April 2, 2024
- Pathways to Franchising: Franchisee Preparedness
April 2, 2024
- New Lawyers CLE-a-thon
April 2, 2024
- PFAS Considerations for the Agribusiness and Food Markets
April 1, 2024
- EPA On the Cusp of Issuing First-Ever Federal Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for Certain PFAS
April 1, 2024
- Ten Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized as Franchise Legal Eagles
April 1, 2024
- EPA On the Cusp of Issuing First-Ever Federal Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for Certain PFAS
March 31, 2024
- MN Legislature Considers Limiting PE Investment in Healthcare
March 28, 2024
- Franchise Times Features Lathrop GPM Associate Cassie Doutt on Changing Franchise Law Landscape
March 27, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Michael Sturm Quoted on Franchise Regulation Change: No ‘Existential Threat’
March 27, 2024
- The Dirty Dozen: 12 Common HR Mistakes That Lead to Litigation…And How to Avoid Them
March 26, 2024
- Bloomberg Tax Quotes Partner Jim Thomson on IRS Overstatement of Abuse in Charity-Geared Trusts
March 26, 2024
- Dallas Business Journal Features Annemarie Vicere Joining Lathrop GPM as Counsel
March 26, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Promotes Vanessa Vaughn West to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer
March 25, 2024
- KU News Quotes Lathrop GPM Associate Alex Reed on University of Kansas School of Law Competition Performance
March 25, 2024
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Kathleen Fisher Enyeart Joining Lathrop GPM as Counsel
March 22, 2024
- Attention: Employers Should Take Note of Recent EEOC Announcements
March 20, 2024
- AHLA Institute on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues
March 20, 2024
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Lathrop GPM’s Hire of Kathleen Fisher Enyeart as Counsel
March 19, 2024
- KC Counselor Magazine Features Issaku Yamaashi in Member Connection Section of March 2024 Issue
March 18, 2024
- Federal Circuit Reverses Preliminary Injunction on Franchisor’s Patent and Trade Dress Infringement Claim
March 13, 2024
- Eleventh Circuit Holds Franchisor’s Justified Threat of Criminal Prosecution Does Not Justify Setting Aside Settlement Agreement with Franchisee for Duress
March 13, 2024
- Virginia Federal Court Dismisses Franchisor’s Trade Secret Claim for Failure to Plead with Specificity
March 13, 2024
- Licensor’s Fraud and Lanham Act Claims Survive Motion to Dismiss in Pennsylvania Federal Court
March 13, 2024
- California Court of Appeals Affirms Rejection of Reverse Royalty Damages in a Breach of Contract Action by Franchisee
March 13, 2024
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Terminated Franchisee’s Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Breach of Contract Claims
March 13, 2024
- Federal Court Vacates 2023 NLRB Joint Employment Rule and Reinstates 2020 Rule
March 13, 2024
- Federal Court Vacates 2023 NLRB Joint Employment Rule And Reinstates 2020 Rule
March 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Lands Kathleen Fisher Enyeart as Counsel from Oracle
March 13, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner James Lamm Elected to American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Executive Committee
March 12, 2024
- Mobile Home Park Privacy Matters
March 11, 2024
- 2024 Family Wealth & Tax Planning Update
March 6, 2024
- Advanced Trademark Law 2024: Current Issues | Practising Law Institute
March 6, 2024
- Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2024 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
March 5, 2024
- St. Louis Business Journal Features Peter LeBlanc, Jr. Joining Lathrop GPM as Counsel
March 5, 2024
- HIPAA Violations: What Providers Should Learn From the Failures of Others
March 4, 2024
- Corporate Transparency Act Update: Federal District Court Rules CTA Unconstitutional
March 4, 2024
- Strategic Perspectives – EPA Issues Proposed RCRA Rules to Address Corrective Action of PFAS Contamination
March 3, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features Teddy Fleming’s Return to Lathrop GPM’s St. Cloud Office, Business Transactions Practice Group
February 29, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Business Transactions Associate Maya Sanaba Featured in Bench & Bar of Minnesota’s ‘Colleague Corner’ Series
February 29, 2024
- Westlaw Today Features Attorney Edward Fleming’s Return to Lathrop GPM
February 28, 2024
- Santa Clara Magazine Features Lathrop GPM’s Lateral Hire of Class of ’00 Alumni, Peter LeBlanc, Jr.
February 28, 2024
- On-Demand Seminar: Navigating HR Investigations: Strategies for Timely, Thorough, and Fair Inquiries
February 26, 2024
- Lower Burden of Proof for Whistleblowers Established in Landmark Supreme Court Case
February 25, 2024
- On-Demand Webinar: Distressed Properties- Lenders’ Remedies
February 23, 2024
- Lathrop GPM and Six Intellectual Property Attorneys Earn World Leading Trademark Honors
February 22, 2024
- Dallas Business Journal Features Ben King Joining Lathrop GPM as Counsel
February 22, 2024
- Dallas Business Journal Features Robert Lord Joining Lathrop GPM as Partner
February 22, 2024
- Law.com Features Lathrop GPM Managing Partner Cameron Garrison and Denver Partner-in-Charge Patrick McRorie on Office Growth with Lateral Hires
February 22, 2024
- Franchise Team and Attorneys Named Global Leaders in 2024 Chambers Ranking
February 21, 2024
- Becker’s Healthcare Features Thought Leadership by Lathrop GPM Attorneys Justin Sallis and Kevin Graff
February 21, 2024
- Fundamentals of Patent Litigation 2024 | Practising Law Institute
February 21, 2024
- Employers with Employees in the Fifth Circuit Should Take Note of a Change in the “Ultimate Employment Decision Requirement” for Title VII Claims
February 20, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Named 2024 Best Franchise Law Firm by Global Franchise Magazine
February 20, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Laura Labeots Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Notable Women in Law” for 2024
February 20, 2024
- D Magazine Includes Lathrop GPM, Robert Lord in People-On-The-Move Section Updates
February 20, 2024
- Denver Business Journal Features David Katalinas Joining Lathrop GPM as Partner
February 20, 2024
- Denver Business Journal Features William “Billy” Jones Joining Lathrop GPM as Partner
February 20, 2024
- Denver Business Journal Features Craig Knobbe Joining Lathrop GPM as Partner
February 20, 2024
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Ted Fay Joining Lathrop GPM as Counsel
February 20, 2024
- Civil Practice in Minnesota State District Court | Minnesota CLE
February 20, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Deepens Business Transactions Practice with Return of Teddy Fleming in St. Cloud
February 19, 2024
- 2024 IFA Annual Convention
February 17, 2024
- Lathrop GPM’s Matthew Jacober, Alana McMullin, Alex Brown and Bernie Rhodes Honored as Legal Champions at Missouri Lawyers Awards
February 16, 2024
- Kansas City Business Journal Names Lathrop GPM Partner Amanda Yoder to “20 to Know” Legal List
February 16, 2024
- Corporate Board Member Quotes Lathrop GPM Attorney Kathy Shaw on Benefits Plans
February 16, 2024
- Westlaw Today Features Additions to Lathrop GPM’s Missouri Trusts and Estates Practice
February 15, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features New Attorneys Joining Lathrop GPM’s Trusts, Estates & Legacy Planning Team in Missouri
February 15, 2024
- Law360 Pulse Features Lathrop GPM Private Client Services Attorney Arrivals in Missouri
February 15, 2024
- Arizona Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Against Former Franchisee for Violation of Noncompete
February 14, 2024
- Florida Federal Court Allows Franchisor’s Lanham Act and Breach of Contract Claims to Proceed
February 14, 2024
- Franchisor Settles Antitrust Claims in Broker Commission Antitrust Litigation
February 14, 2024
- Connecticut Federal Court Awards Prevailing Sales Representative Less than Half of Requested Attorneys’ Fees
February 14, 2024
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Franchisor Summary Judgment on Claim Under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act
February 14, 2024
- Back to Basics: Separation Agreements, Part 1: The General Release
February 14, 2024
- Oral Arguments Signal Sea Change in Future of Administrative Law
February 14, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Bolsters its Missouri Private Client Services Team with Addition of Two Attorneys
February 14, 2024
- Minnesota Lobbying and Campaign Finance Changes in Effect for 2024
February 13, 2024
- Vinay Trivedi-Parmar, Ph.D. Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder Program
February 12, 2024
- World IP Review Features Lathrop GPM’s Addition of Eight-Strong Tech Team to Intellectual Property Practice
February 8, 2024
- 2024 Midwest Legal Conference on Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
February 8, 2024
- Managing IP Features New Lathrop GPM Partner Robert Lord
February 7, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Adds 8 Member Veteran IP High Tech, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Team to Dallas Office
February 6, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features Addition of 8 Member IP Team to Dallas Office
February 6, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Features Firm’s Addition of Eight-Person IP Team to Dallas Office
February 6, 2024
- The Texas Lawbook Features New Patent Team in Lathrop GPM’s Dallas Office
February 6, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Counsel Andrew Hogenson Named one of St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s “2024 Top Business Attorneys”
February 5, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Features Lathrop GPM’s Addition of Three Partners to Denver Office
February 2, 2024
- Law360 Mentions Lathrop GPM Attorneys in Recent Article
February 2, 2024
- International Association of Defense Counsel Features William F. Jones Joining Lathrop GPM as Partner
February 1, 2024
- Minnesota Lawyer Names Partner Mark Williamson to POWER 30 List for Mergers & Acquisitions for Second Consecutive Year
January 31, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Welcomes Three Top-Tier Franchise Partners to Denver Office
January 30, 2024
- Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Disgorgement
January 29, 2024
- AdAge Quotes Partner Mark Williamson on Private Equity Firms Targeting Ad Agencies
January 29, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features New Lathrop GPM Partner Issaku Yamaashi
January 29, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features Addition of Three Top-Tier Franchise Partners to Lathrop GPM’s Denver Office
January 29, 2024
- U.S. DOL Issues Final Independent Contractor Rule
January 28, 2024
- Partner Issaku Yamaashi Joins Lathrop GPM in Kansas City
January 26, 2024
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Partner Issaku Yamaashi’s Move to Lathrop GPM M&A Practice
January 26, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Features New Lathrop GPM Business Transactions Partner Issaku Yamaashi
January 26, 2024
- Carbon Herald Quotes Partner Patrick McRorie on 2024 U.S. Oil & Gas Leadership Trends in New Lathrop GPM Report
January 26, 2024
- Three Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
January 25, 2024
- Oil And Gas Industry Overview: Four Trends to Watch in 2024
January 24, 2024
- Community Commitment 2024
January 23, 2024
- Hart Energy Quotes Partner Patrick McRorie on New Oil & Gas Report, 2024 Trends
January 23, 2024
- Denver Attorneys Named “Top Lawyers” by 5280 Magazine for Ninth Consecutive Year
January 19, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Strengthens Tort, Insurance & Environmental Practice with Four Additions, Three Promotions
January 18, 2024
- Georgia Federal Court Dismisses Human Trafficking Claims Against Franchisor
January 17, 2024
- North Carolina Federal Court Stays Litigation of Non-arbitrable Claims Pending Resolution of Related Arbitration
January 17, 2024
- California Appellate Court Rules that Customer Agreed to Franchisor’s Arbitration Requirement in “Clickwrap” Agreement
January 17, 2024
- California Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Consumer’s Claims Alleging Violation Under the Unfair Practices Prong of California’s Unfair Competition Law
January 17, 2024
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms in Part, Reverses in Part, District Court Determination to Blue Pencil and Enforce Noncompete Agreement
January 17, 2024
- Maryland Federal Court Recertifies Class Action Against Hotel Franchisor for Claims Related to Data Breach
January 17, 2024
- Focus on Franchisors: Keller Williams Realty
January 17, 2024
- Franchise: 2023 Year in Review Webinar
January 17, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as a Top Law Firm with the Most Attorney Business Development Enthusiasm
January 16, 2024
- Two Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named to Missouri Top 100 POWER List 2023
January 11, 2024
- OnDemand Seminar: Alphabet Soup of Leave Laws
January 10, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Attorney Nancy Sher Cohen Named Southern California Super Lawyer
January 10, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Partner Gizie Hirsh Named to 2024 POWER List for Immigration Law
January 10, 2024
- Important Colorado Law Changes for Multi-State Employers
January 9, 2024
- Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Promoted to Partnership
January 8, 2024
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as a Top 20 Law Firm by Missouri Lawyers Media
January 8, 2024
- Bloomberg Law Features Wade Hauser’s Promotion to Partner at Lathrop GPM
January 8, 2024
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features Lathrop GPM Attorneys Promoted to Partnership
January 8, 2024
- Hopkins & Carley Elevates Two Attorneys to Shareholder
January 4, 2024
- Estate Planning 2024 Federal Tax Update
January 2, 2024
- Small Business Radio Show Features Partners Lindsey Day and Mark Williamson on Selling a Small Business in 2024
December 22, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Partner Brian Dillon Featured in Top Nine Wealth Management Podcasts for 2023
December 21, 2023
- NLRB New Joint-Employer Standard Scheduled to Take Effect on 2/26/2024
December 19, 2023
- The Corporate Transparency Act and Tax-Exempt Organizations
December 19, 2023
- Estate Tax Sunset Encourages Strategic Asset Retitling
December 18, 2023
- Stephen Sutton Named to 2023 POWER List for Construction Law
December 15, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Partner Ann Burns Awarded Minnesota ICON Award
December 14, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Partner Dean Eyler Appointed to Hennepin County Bench
December 14, 2023
- 2024 Employment Law Annual Update
December 13, 2023
- European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
December 13, 2023
- NLRB Clears Path for Union Representation Without an Employee Vote
December 12, 2023
- Breaking: New Corporate Transparency Act Requires Disclosures From Many Businesses
December 12, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2023 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
December 11, 2023
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Boycott Conspiracy Claim Against Heavy Equipment Dealers
December 7, 2023
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Inventor’s Claim that Distributor Failed to Use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Sell Its Products
December 7, 2023
- Washington Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Out-of-State Distillers Constitutional Challenge to Washington’s Distillery Regulatory Scheme
December 7, 2023
- Puerto Rico Federal Court Denies Distributor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Allow Distributor to Continue to Sell Manufacturer’s Products During Litigation
December 7, 2023
- Wisconsin Federal Court Rules Manufacturer’s Planned Expansion to Amazon.com Violated the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.
December 7, 2023
- ESG Policies Promote Diversity and Inclusiveness for Franchise Companies
December 7, 2023
- Professional Liability Insurance
December 6, 2023
- European Union to Implement Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation in 2024
December 6, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Takes Action to Increase Disability Inclusion
December 6, 2023
- Newly Proposed CCPA Regulations Target Artificial Intelligence
December 4, 2023
- Upsize Magazine Features Article Authored by Lathrop GPM Partner Lindsey Day
December 4, 2023
- Quentin Super Features Lathrop GPM Partner Dan Tenenbaum on His Practice
November 30, 2023
- Subrogation
November 29, 2023
- Digital Assets as Collateral Under the Uniform Commercial Code
November 28, 2023
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Decides Beneficiary Subject to Fiduciary Duty When Exercising Power to Remove Trustee
November 27, 2023
- 11 Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in the International Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2023 List
November 27, 2023
- Pollution Legal Liability Insurance
November 22, 2023
- Two Lathrop GPM Partners Named to 2023 POWER List for Environmental & Energy Law
November 21, 2023
- Lathrop GPM’s Bernie Rhodes Presented with the Above and Beyond Award from Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government
November 20, 2023
- Lathrop GPM’s Alexander Porter Receives Emerging Leader of the Year Award from Turnaround Management Association’s Chicago/Midwest Chapter
November 17, 2023
- Best Lawyers Recognizes Lathrop GPM as a 2024 ‘Best Law Firm’
November 16, 2023
- Attention EEO-1 Report Filers!
November 15, 2023
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November 15, 2023
- OIG Publishes New Compliance Guidance for Health Care Entities, Along with Plan for Targeted “Industry Specific” Guidance Starting in 2024
November 13, 2023
- Susan McMichael Joins Lathrop GPM’s Tort, Insurance & Environmental Practice in Denver
November 13, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Partner Edward Tully Elected Fellow of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
November 10, 2023
- Lathrop GPM’s Lisa Hillman Recognized as a 2023 Shining Light by World IP Review
November 9, 2023
- Extended Reporting Period
November 8, 2023
- Overview of New Employment Laws for 2024
November 8, 2023
- Chicago Business Journal Quotes Partner In Charge Bryan Minier on Chicago office move
November 8, 2023
- Medical Economics Features Article by Health & Nonprofit Partner Randal Schultz
November 8, 2023
- Minimizing Joint Employer Risk Using the “Deliverables” Methodology Webinar
November 8, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Continues Business Transactions Group’s Strategic Growth with New Hire Kristen Koerber
November 7, 2023
- Attorney At Law Magazine Features Article Authored by Associate Graciela Quintana on MN Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea
November 7, 2023
- EPA Encourages Inclusion of PFAS Monitoring in Discharge Permits
November 5, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as 2023 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council for Legal Diversity
November 2, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Relocates Chicago Office to Renovated Hybrid Workspace
November 2, 2023
- Extra Expense Coverage
November 1, 2023
- Charitable Remainder Unitrusts in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
November 1, 2023
- Lathrop GPM Leads the Way With Franchise 2024 Lexology Getting the Deal Through
November 1, 2023
- Bizwomen Features Emily Cantwell on Lessons in Leadership in ‘In Her Own Words’ Series
November 1, 2023
- Virginia Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction
October 31, 2023
- Eighth Circuit Rules a Franchisor Is Not Entitled to Compel Arbitration of its Own Claims After Receiving a Series of Unfavorable Decisions from the Court
October 31, 2023
- Florida Federal Court Denies Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award Brought by Franchisee Who Claimed Not to Have Notice of the Arbitration Hearing
October 31, 2023
- Tennessee Federal Court Enforces Delegation Provision and Compels Dozens of Franchisees to Arbitration
October 31, 2023
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Customers’ Motion to Declare Class Action Waiver & Arbitration Provision Invalid
October 31, 2023
- Diversity in Franchising – Franchisors Explore Various Avenues
October 31, 2023
- Wealth, Legacy and the Next Generation: Getting Started and Other Considerations
October 31, 2023
- The Importance of a Buy-Sell Agreement for Business Owners
October 31, 2023
- Lathrop GPM’s Beth Haden and Ebonie Davis Named 2023 Up & Coming Lawyers by Missouri Lawyers Media
October 30, 2023
- Kate Nolen Named to 2023 POWER List for Family Law
October 26, 2023
- Insured Contract
October 25, 2023
- Minnesota Lawyer Features Minneapolis Partner in Charge Brian Dillon on New Hybrid Workspace in IDS Center
October 25, 2023
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Managing Partner Cameron Garrison on Firm’s Mansfield Certification
October 19, 2023
- Depreciations
October 18, 2023
- Lathrop GPM’s Sheldon Klein to Moderate AIPLA Panel
October 18, 2023
- Minnesota Lawyer Features Partner Catie Bitzan Amundsen in ‘Breaking the Ice’ Series
October 18, 2023
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- Back to the Basics: Employee Handbooks
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June 13, 2023
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June 12, 2023
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June 8, 2023
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June 8, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 1, 2023
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- Duty to Indemnify
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May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023
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May 26, 2023
- “The Policyholder Project: Insurance Literacy” Roundup – Videos 7-12
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May 22, 2023
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May 21, 2023
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May 19, 2023
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May 18, 2023
- Allocation
May 17, 2023
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May 17, 2023
- California Employers: Make Sure You Are Reimbursing Your Employees For The Necessary Usage of Their Personal Cell Phone and Internet Plans
May 16, 2023
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May 16, 2023
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May 11, 2023
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- Cumis Counsel
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April 28, 2023
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April 27, 2023
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April 21, 2023
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April 18, 2023
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April 17, 2023
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April 17, 2023
- State of Litigation: Football Draft Edition
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April 6, 2023
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March 29, 2023
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March 29, 2023
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March 28, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023
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March 9, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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February 15, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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February 10, 2023
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February 8, 2023
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February 8, 2023
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February 8, 2023
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January 25, 2023
- ACTEC Features Partner Ann Burns in Special Series, ‘Considerations in the Possible Liquidation of a Closely Held Entity and Other Alternatives’
January 24, 2023
- Kansas City Business Journal Features New Partner Benjamin Struby in Kansas City’s New Legal Industry Updates
January 23, 2023
- Los Angeles Business Journal Features Laura Reathaford as New Partner In Charge of Los Angeles Office
January 23, 2023
- Markets Insider Features Lathrop GPM Oil & Gas Industry Update in ‘This Week in Energy News’ Roundup
January 20, 2023
- Employers with Illinois Employees Should Be Aware of the Amendments to the Illinois One Day Rest in Seven Act
January 19, 2023
- The New Year brings Two Updated Privacy Laws on Both Coasts of the U.S. to Consider
January 19, 2023
- New Report Shows U.S. Oil and Gas Leaders Making Diversified Investments Amid Record Profits
January 17, 2023
- Tax Court Confirms Constitutionality of Minnesota Estate Tax
January 13, 2023
- Kurt Schaefer Named to 2023 Missouri Power List for Lobbyist Work
January 12, 2023
- Franchise: 2022 Year in Review Webinar
January 12, 2023
- Missouri Lawyers Media Names Partner Kurt Schaefer to The POWER 100 List 2023
January 11, 2023
- Trustee Bootcamp: Session 2
January 11, 2023
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Decision that Franchisees Are Not Employees of Franchisor
January 10, 2023
- Louisiana Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Vicarious Liability Claim
January 10, 2023
- Connecticut Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Following Termination
January 10, 2023
- California Court of Appeals Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Customer to Arbitrate Based on “Terms of Use”
January 10, 2023
- Are You Ready for 2023’s New Data Privacy Laws?
January 10, 2023
- Federal Trade Commission Announces New Guidance on Health-Related Advertising
January 10, 2023
- Florida Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claims
January 10, 2023
- Missouri Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment to Franchisors on Antitrust Claims
January 10, 2023
- Privacy and Security Basics – Do’s and Dont’s
January 10, 2023
- L&E Partner Laura Reathaford Named Partner in Charge of Lathrop GPM Los Angeles Office
January 10, 2023
- Lathrop GPM LLP Names Frank Sciremammano Partner in Charge of D.C. Office
January 10, 2023
- Daily DAC Features Lathrop GPM Partner Emily Cantwell on Her Appointment to Commercial Receivers Association Board
January 10, 2023
- Law360 Features New D.C. and Los Angeles Partners In Charge Frank Sciremammano, Laura Reathaford
January 10, 2023
- ADVFN Features Growth of Intellectual Property Litigation Group as New Partner Richard Beem, Associate Alex Shtraym Join Chicago, Dallas Offices
January 10, 2023
- Le Lézard Features Growth of IP Litigation Group: Lathrop GPM Announce New Partner Richard Beem, Associate Alex Shtraym to Join Chicago, Dallas Offices
January 10, 2023
- Two Denver Attorneys Named “Top Lawyers” by 5280 Magazine
January 9, 2023
- Lathrop GPM LLP Intellectual Property Litigation Group Grows
January 9, 2023
- Law360 Features New Partner Richard Beem, Associate Alex Shtraym as Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Expands
January 9, 2023
- Bloomberg Law Shares Announcement of Four Attorneys Promoted to Partnership
January 9, 2023
- Kansas City Business Journal Features New Counsel Christi Pribula on Her Practice, Joining Lathrop GPM Team
January 6, 2023
- Are You Ready For 2023’s New Data Privacy Laws?
January 5, 2023
- Minneapolis Business Journal Features Partner Bradley Hintze in People On the Move Series
January 5, 2023
- Missouri Lawyers Media Features Kansas City Office New Partner, Counsel
January 5, 2023
- Christi Pribula Joins Lathrop GPM Private Client Services Group and Kansas City Office
January 4, 2023
- Kansas City Business Journal Features New Partner Benjamin Struby in People On the Move Series
January 4, 2023
- Four Attorneys Promoted to Partnership
January 3, 2023
- Estate Planning 2023 Federal Tax Update
January 2, 2023
- Law360 Quotes Partner Ally Cunningham In Summary of Biggest Environmental Cases To Watch In 2023
January 2, 2023
- Law360 Quotes Partner Lisa Hansen In Summary of State And Local Tax Cases To Watch In 2023
January 2, 2023
- In Memoriam – David Shorr (1955-2022)
December 29, 2022
- Bloomberg Tax Features Estate Planning Insights From Partners Edward Tully, Jim Thomson in End-of-Year Holiday Chaos Edition of ‘Week in Insights’
December 25, 2022
- New #MeToo Law Targets NDAs
December 19, 2022
- Four Attorneys Named to Missouri Top POWER 100 Attorneys List
December 19, 2022
- Ingram’s Magazine Features Partner Joseph Growney with Q&A on Charitable Giving
December 17, 2022
- California Courts Put The Brakes On Lenders Recovery of Default Interest
December 14, 2022
- Lathrop GPM LLP Represents WMSL in Sale of 98-Acre Soccer Complex
December 12, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Nonrenewal Claim
December 7, 2022
- Delaware Court Rules Tesla Cannot Bypass Distribution Regulations by Using Direct-to-Consumer Business Model
December 7, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Enforces Choice of Law Provision in Distributor Agreement
December 7, 2022
- Michigan Federal Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment to Supplier Defending Claims Under Oral Contract
December 7, 2022
- The Student-Athlete…Employee? Why this Post-Thanksgiving Rivalry Weekend May be the Last of its Kind.
December 7, 2022
- Chicago Bar Association Record Quotes Partner Richard P. Beem on Use of Attorney-Client Privilege in Willful Infringement Case
December 7, 2022
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December 2, 2022
- What the Agri-Business Sector Needs to Know About PFAS
December 1, 2022
- New Pay Transparency Laws: The Employer Has No Clothes
December 1, 2022
- Webinar Series: Navigating Access to Capital Challenges
November 30, 2022
- Two Attorneys Named to Missouri Power List for Environmental and Energy Law
November 29, 2022
- A Wonderful Time of Year to Brush Up on Event Protocols
November 28, 2022
- Missourians Legalized It; What Does That Mean for Missouri Employers?
November 21, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Represents True Velocity in $1.2 Billion Merger with Breeze Holdings
November 21, 2022
- Twitter In Disarray: Los Angeles Times Quotes Partner Laura Reathaford on Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Employees
November 18, 2022
- Law Week Colorado Features Partner Alison Zinn’s Appointment As a Fellow to the American College of Trust and Estate Council
November 18, 2022
- Building Nonprofit Resilience: Responding to Early Signs of Stress
November 17, 2022
- Los Angeles Business Journal Names Partner Nancy Sher Cohen a Top 100 Lawyer of 2022
November 17, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2022 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
November 14, 2022
- 15 Million Reasons to Be Familiar with Your Policies’ Notice Provisions: Harvard Loses Out on $15 Million in Coverage Due to Late Notice
November 13, 2022
- The Lifecycle of a Deal: Applying Knowledge to a Hypothetical Transaction
November 11, 2022
- Kate Nolen Named a 2022 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Award Winner
November 10, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Franchisor Preliminary Injunction Due to Delay
November 9, 2022
- Massachusetts Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment on Franchisees’ Independent Contractor Claims
November 9, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Motion for Default Judgment for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
November 9, 2022
- Missouri Federal Court Enforces Franchise Agreement Forum Selection Provision
November 9, 2022
- New York Federal Court Denies Motions for Summary Judgment Due to “Dueling” Expert Reports
November 9, 2022
- Back to the Basics: Wage Statements in California
November 9, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Partner Alison Zinn Elected Fellow of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
November 9, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Named a 2022 Tipping the Scales Firm in Recognition of Diversity and Gender Parity
November 7, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Nationally Ranked a U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 Best Law Firm
November 3, 2022
- Amid Mass Layoffs at Twitter, Los Angeles Times Quotes Partner Laura Reathaford on Employer Protections Under WARN Act Regulations
November 3, 2022
- Newsbreak Quotes Partner Laura Reathaford on Elon Musk’s Ultimatum for Employees
November 3, 2022
- Law360 Features Partner Beth Haden’s Move to Join Lathrop GPM in Kansas City, Business Transactions Group
November 2, 2022
- “Know Your Rights” – And Know It’s Time to Display a New Poster
November 1, 2022
- Kate Nolen Named to Missouri Power List for Family Law
November 1, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Recognized as 2022 Top Performer and Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council for Legal Diversity
November 1, 2022
- Minnesota Supreme Court Recognizes Common-Interest Doctrine
October 27, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Laura Reathaford on Protections for Pregnant Employees
October 26, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Partner Ally Cunningham Amid Global PFAS Guidance Debate, EPA Tap Water Limits Loom
October 19, 2022
- Is Your Company Website ADA Compliant?
October 18, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Achieves Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus and Commits to 6.0 Participation
October 18, 2022
- Missouri Lawyers Media Shares Announcement Beth Haden Has Joined Lathrop GPM as Partner
October 18, 2022
- Late Charge Clauses at Risk When Assessed Against Unmatured Loans
October 13, 2022
- Trustee Bootcamp: Session 1
October 12, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Partners Bill Beck and Ally Cunningham on Recently Released Federal PFAS Exposure Report
October 11, 2022
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Lathrop GPM’s New Partner Elizabeth Haden
October 11, 2022
- Finance Attorney Beth Haden Joins Lathrop GPM as Partner in Kansas City
October 10, 2022
- Missouri Lawyers Media Recognizes 3 Lathrop GPM Attorneys in Their 2022 Up & Coming Awards
October 10, 2022
- The State Journal Features Beth Haden’s Move to Lathrop GPM as Partner in Kansas City
October 10, 2022
- CBS News Quotes Partner Laura Reathaford On Rights to Severance When Getting Laid Off
October 7, 2022
- Global Franchise Regulation Update Webinar
October 6, 2022
- California Enacts Significant Changes to the California Franchise Relations Act and Franchise Investment Law
October 5, 2022
- NASAA Adopts Franchise Acknowledgement Policy That is Harmful to Franchisors
October 5, 2022
- Virginia Federal Court Transfers Case Contrary to Forum Selection Clause
October 5, 2022
- Ohio Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Noncompete and Post-Term Transfer of Telephone Numbers
October 5, 2022
- Nevada Federal District Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion for Preliminary Relief Allowing It to Continue to Operate
October 5, 2022
- Texas Federal Court Awards Damages for Franchisee’s Use of Marks After Termination
October 5, 2022
- Ohio Federal Court Grants Franchisor Attorneys’ Fees for Successfully Dismissing Fraud Claims Even Though Other Claims Remain Pending
October 5, 2022
- Colorado Real Estate Journal Features Lathrop GPM Partner Patrick McRorie, Denver Office Relocation to Block 162
October 5, 2022
- CCPA, VCDPA, CPA, and CTDPA … Oh my!
October 3, 2022
- Jehan Kamil Moore Selected to 2022-23 Kansas City Tomorrow Leadership Class
October 3, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Shares Announcement of Lathrop GPM’s CIO Appointment
September 29, 2022
- Lathrop GPM, Insurance Recovery Practice, Labor & Employment Practice and Eight Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
September 28, 2022
- 10 Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in the International Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2022 List
September 28, 2022
- NASAA Adopts Franchise Acknowledgment Policy That is Harmful to Franchisors
September 27, 2022
- The State Journal Features Partner James H. Velema, Participation in Panel at C5 Life Sciences IP Summit in Munich, Germany
September 27, 2022
- Law360: Lathrop GPM’s New CIO To See Firm Through Key Transitions
September 27, 2022
- Legal IT Insider Features Adam Yantorni’s Promotion to CIO
September 27, 2022
- Receiverships May Continue Even After Judgment Is Paid
September 26, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Appoints Adam Yantorni Chief Information Officer
September 26, 2022
- Partner Jean Paul Bradshaw Named to Missouri Lawyers Power List for White Collar Defense
September 26, 2022
- Star Tribune Quotes Loren Hansen On Minnesota Patent Infringement Case Progress
September 24, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Denver Office Relocates to New Office, Adopting Hybrid Office Design
September 23, 2022
- Franchise Times Quotes Carlos White On City of Dallas Launching Initiative to Increase Diversity in Franchise Community
September 23, 2022
- Global Franchise Features Carlos White On Leading Mayor’s Initiative as Franchise Impact Ambassador
September 23, 2022
- Handle Your Estate Plan Like Royalty
September 22, 2022
- Advocating for Increased Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Trust and Estate Planning
September 22, 2022
- Ten Top Tips for Fiduciaries to Avoid Litigation
September 22, 2022
- EPA’s New Lifetime Health Advisories for PFOA and PFOS Rely on Health Outcome Associations Rejected by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
September 22, 2022
- Kansas City Business Journal Quotes Jerry Riffel on New Helzberg Plan for Former Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Buildings
September 22, 2022
- Entrepreneur Features Lathrop GPM in 2022 Franchise Supplier Rankings: Top Law Firms
September 22, 2022
- Law Week Colorado Features Lathrop GPM’s New Denver Office Hoteling Model in Block 162
September 21, 2022
- MCF Workshop: Legal 101 for Foundations and Grantmakers
September 21, 2022
- Policy Review Offer
September 20, 2022
- Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Set to Reduce as of 2026
September 20, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Represents viGlobal in Deal with Aderant
September 20, 2022
- Washington Post Quotes Alexander Brown On Police Department Insurance Risk Pools
September 14, 2022
- Webinar Series: From a Dream to an Agreement: Business and Legal Considerations for Franchisees
September 14, 2022
- Texas Jury Awards Coverage for Insured’s $48 Million in COVID-19 Business Interruption Loss
September 13, 2022
- Partner Laura Labeots Named Among Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Law
September 9, 2022
- Supply Chain Issues and its Impact on Tenant Build-Outs
September 8, 2022
- First CCPA Enforcement Action by the California AG – Lessons Learned
September 8, 2022
- Eleventh Circuit Reverses Burger King Anti-Poaching Decision, Holding that a Franchisor and its Franchisees Are Separate Entities Capable of Conspiring
September 7, 2022
- Eleventh Circuit Enforces Floating Forum Selection Clause
September 7, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Biometric Information Privacy Act Claim
September 7, 2022
- Wisconsin Federal Court Holds Franchisor’s Right to Approve Transfer Includes Right to Condition Transfer on Signing of New Franchise Agreement
September 7, 2022
- Texas Bankruptcy Court Allows Franchisor to Seek Enforcement of Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements in Bankruptcy
September 7, 2022
- Florida Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Covenant Not to Compete
September 7, 2022
- Oklahoma Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisee from Infringing Franchisor’s Trademarks and Violating Noncompete
September 7, 2022
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Franchisor on Joint Employer Claim
September 7, 2022
- ALM Quotes Managing Partner Cameron Garrison On The Ways Midsize Law Firms Are Keeping Talent
September 6, 2022
- Dallas Examiner Features Carlos White on Mayor’s Franchise Initiative to Foster Economic Growth
September 3, 2022
- Franchise Times Quotes Ally Cunningham, Craig Miller and Matthew Walker on PFAS and the Restaurant Industry Following Webinar
September 2, 2022
- Food on Demand Quotes Ally Cunningham, Craig Miller and Matthew Walker On Best Practices Regarding PFAS Regulations In The Restaurant Industry
September 1, 2022
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Confirms Immunity from Financial Liability for Guardians
August 31, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Ranked Among Top Franchise Suppliers By Entrepreneur Magazine
August 31, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Partner Carlos White Leads Mayor’s Franchise Initiative in Dallas
August 26, 2022
- Dallas Innovates Features Carlos White on Mayor’s Franchise Impact Ambassadorship
August 26, 2022
- Best Practices In Human Resources Documentation
August 25, 2022
- Three Lathrop GPM Attorneys Honored in Missouri Lawyers Up & Coming Awards
August 25, 2022
- The Dallas Morning News Features Partner Carlos White, Franchise Businesses in Southern Dallas
August 25, 2022
- Waste Dive Quotes Ally Cunningham and Craig Miller in PFAS and Food Packaging Webinar Debrief
August 23, 2022
- OMB Delays EPA’s Proposal to Designate PFAS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, Requiring Impact Analysis to Justify Landmark Rule
August 22, 2022
- Two Attorneys Join Lathrop GPM Labor, Employment & Higher Education Practice Group
August 20, 2022
- Fintechs Beware: CFPB Builds on FTC Safeguards for Consumer Data
August 19, 2022
- 14 Hopkins & Carley Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©
August 18, 2022
- Six Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 95 Ranked as The Best Lawyers in America©
August 18, 2022
- Win For Lathrop GPM Client Bach to Rock Is Like Music To Their Ears
August 17, 2022
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Partner Jehan Kamil Moore, Civic Council’s Selection to KC Tomorrow Leadership Class
August 16, 2022
- Retroactive Application of Good Cause Termination Requirement Does Not Violate Texas Constitution
August 10, 2022
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Ruling that Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Does Not Apply to Retailer of Citizen Watches
August 10, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Rules Distributor Agreement’s Requirement to Carry Inventory above Wholesale Could Constitute a Franchise Fee Under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act
August 10, 2022
- Two Franchisors Agree to Settle Anti-Poaching Class Actions
August 10, 2022
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms Award of Attorneys’ Fees Following Arbitration
August 10, 2022
- Franchise Alert: Lathrop GPM Franchise & Distribution Members Serve as Global Editor and U.S. Chapter Author in Franchise 2023 Lexology GTDT Publication
August 10, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Leads the Way With Franchise 2023 Lexology Getting the Deal Through
August 10, 2022
- PFAS & Food Packaging – What Franchisors and Restaurant Chains Need to Know
August 10, 2022
- Protection for Public Entities – Cyber Insurance
August 3, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Associate Amy Erickson Receives Minnesota Lawyer Up & Coming Award
August 3, 2022
- Hospice News Features Randal Schultz on Private Equity Investments in Hospice
August 3, 2022
- Missouri Lawyers Media Features New Associate Teresa Hurla, Expansion of Tort Practice Group
August 2, 2022
- Does Your Company’s ArtificiaI Intelligence Software Violate the ADA?
August 1, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Earn IP Stars Recognition
August 1, 2022
- Sexual Misconduct Liability: Insurance Coverage and Considerations for Public Entities
July 31, 2022
- Building Nonprofit Resilience: Strategic Steps in Times of Health
July 27, 2022
- Taking Control of Environmental Legal Risk: What’s Coming Next
July 26, 2022
- Associate Teresa Hurla Joins Lathrop GPM Environmental & Tort Practice Group in Kansas City
July 25, 2022
- Beware of Dark Patterns – What to Watch Out For
July 20, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Associate Shoshanah Shanes Receives Diversity & Inclusion Award
July 19, 2022
- SCOTUS’s Dobbs Decision: Employers Contemplating Medical Travel and Reimbursement Policies Face Unsettled Waters
July 18, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 18, 2022
- SCOTUS Expands FAA Exemption for Transportation Workers
July 17, 2022
- Minnesota Court Declares Restrictions on Abortion Unconstitutional — State Level-Decisions Become Increasingly Important for Health Care Providers
July 15, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Achieves Chambers High Net Worth 2022 Rankings in Three States, for Nine Attorneys
July 14, 2022
- Law.com Features Partner Brian Dillon in ‘How to Make It’ Series, Choosing the Right Firm to Build Your Career
July 14, 2022
- EPA Adds Five PFAS Compounds to its List of Regional Removal Management Levels and Regional Screening Levels
July 13, 2022
- Maryland Federal Court Enforces Post-Term Noncompete and Awards Liquidated Damages Against Former Franchisee
July 13, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Former Home Inspection Franchisee and His Associates
July 13, 2022
- New York Federal Court Strikes One Untimely Expert Report, but Allows Another
July 13, 2022
- Utah Court of Appeals Affirms Enforcement of a “Walk-Away” Settlement Agreement
July 13, 2022
- New York Federal Court Denies in Part Motion to Dismiss Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation Claims Against Kickboxing Studio Franchisor
July 13, 2022
- Hopkins & Carley Inks Deal to Relocate Palo Alto Office; Welcomes New Joiners and Shareholders
July 12, 2022
- The Viking River Decision: A Win, and a Big Opportunity, for Employers Regarding Arbitration Agreements
July 12, 2022
- Tanya D’Souza Joins Lathrop GPM as IP Counsel
July 11, 2022
- HR Dive Quotes Laura Reathaford on Recent SCOTUS Arbitration Rulings
July 11, 2022
- Missouri Lawyers Media Features New Lathrop GPM Associate Gabrielle Intagliata
July 7, 2022
- Chicago Expands Required Sexual Harassment Training to Include “Bystander Intervention”; Will Others Follow?
July 6, 2022
- Bryan Minier Elected to Firm’s Executive Committee
July 6, 2022
- Kansas City Business Journal Features Successes of Lathrop GPM’s Civil Rights Insurance Recovery Team
July 6, 2022
- Newsbreak Quotes Partner Curtis Tideman On Olathe, Spring Hill Annexation Pact
July 5, 2022
- Finally – A Victory for California Employers
June 30, 2022
- West Virginia v. EPA: Court Determines EPA Regulations Limited Under the Clean Air Act
June 30, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Named a “Best Law Firm for Women”
June 30, 2022
- Chemical Watch Quotes Jessica Rosell on Potential Impacts of New EPA Health Advisories
June 30, 2022
- KCUR 89.3: Unified Government to pay $12.5 million to wrongfully imprisoned Kansas City, Kansas man
June 30, 2022
- KSHB 41 News: Lamonte McIntyre, wrongfully convicted man, to receive $12.5M from Unified Government
June 30, 2022
- Provider Co-Location: The Final Word or More to Come?
June 28, 2022
- Dan Tenenbaum Named 2022 Notable Partner in Law
June 27, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Moving to Redesigned Office Space Within IDS Center
June 24, 2022
- ATTENTION FEDERAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS – JUNE 30, 2022, OFCCP PORTAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING!!!
June 23, 2022
- The California Privacy Rights Act: CCPA Part Two
June 22, 2022
- Guardianship and Less-Restrictive Alternatives
June 22, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys in Minnesota Recognized for Pro Bono Service
June 21, 2022
- Litigator Gabrielle Intagliata Joins Lathrop GPM
June 21, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Bill Beck and Alex Brown on Wrongful Convictions
June 21, 2022
- Quick-Service Restaurant Franchisors Targeted by “Forever Chemical” Class Action Litigation
June 20, 2022
- Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 2022
- Federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals Joins Other Circuits in Recent Ruling on Reasonable Religious Accommodations under Title VII
June 16, 2022
- Nation’s Restaurant News Quotes Matt Walker on Federal Bill to Prohibit PFAS in Foodservice Packaging
June 16, 2022
- Timing and Form of EPA’s Promulgation of the New ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard in Question
June 15, 2022
- Tenth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Former Franchisee
June 15, 2022
- New York Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Preliminary Injunction Motion
June 15, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Holds Exculpatory Language in Franchise Agreement Does Not Preclude Franchisee’s Fraudulent Inducement Claims
June 15, 2022
- Oklahoma Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Counterclaims
June 15, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Enters Default Judgment Against Franchisee and Guarantors
June 15, 2022
- Quick-Service Restaurant Franchisors Targeted by “Forever Chemical” Class Action Litigation
June 15, 2022
- Employee and Personnel Personal information – Privacy and Employment Law Intersect
June 15, 2022
- Society for Human Resource Management Quotes Laura Reathaford on California Bill Requiring Pay Range in Job Ads
June 15, 2022
- Webinar Series: Franchising: What it Means for Business Owners and for Brand Owners
June 15, 2022
- Mara Cohara Named to Missouri Power List for Business Defense
June 14, 2022
- Newsweek: Partner Alison Zinn, Featured Expert in ‘My Sisters Stole My Son’s Trust Fund – What Should I Do?’ by Maria Azzurra Volpe
June 14, 2022
- Risky Business
June 13, 2022
- Minnesota “Shock Verdict”: $111 Million Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict
June 13, 2022
- Rachel Orr Joins Lathrop GPM’s Real Estate & Tax Credit Team
June 13, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Grows Franchise & Distribution Practice with New Partner and Associates
June 13, 2022
- Meal Periods and Rest Breaks: Understanding California Employers’ Expanding Obligations and Exposure
June 9, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorney Nilofar Karbassi Named Southern California Rising Star
June 9, 2022
- Minnesota Lawyer Features Partner Brian Dillon in ‘Breaking the Ice’ Series
June 9, 2022
- “Biden Funds Waste Cleanups, Communities Cite Challenge,” Bloomberg Law
June 8, 2022
- Thomson Reuters Quotes Franchise & Distribution Partner Liz Dillon on Burger King’s Complex Legal Web, Thwarting Russia Exit
June 3, 2022
- The Economic Times Quotes Partner Liz Dillon on Burger King’s Whopper of a Problem
June 3, 2022
- MinnPost Quotes Partner Brian Dillon On Pro Bono Redistricting Efforts
June 3, 2022
- Back to Basics: Are Your Background Check’s Consumer Report Disclosures FCRA Compliant?
June 2, 2022
- Spring Roundup: Our L&E Team Is Out and About
June 1, 2022
- H&C Celebrating Pride
June 1, 2022
- Chambers USA 2022 Names Lathrop GPM a Top Law Firm, Franchise Group Ranked Nationwide
June 1, 2022
- Contracting Out of Uncertainties
May 25, 2022
- Commercial Loan Documentation and Enforcement
May 25, 2022
- Family Foundation Management
May 24, 2022
- Cryptocurrency as a 401(K) Plan Investment Option
May 23, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Welcomes 14 Law Students for its 2022 Summer Associate Program
May 23, 2022
- Associate Anthony Martin Joins Lathrop GPM Corporate & Business Practice Group in Minneapolis
May 23, 2022
- Kansas City Law Firm Helps American Prestige Brand Emerge from Chapter 11
May 20, 2022
- From Estate Planning to Litigation – Understanding Important Changes to Partition Rules
May 17, 2022
- Friday Roundup: Spreading Our PFAS Knowledge
May 12, 2022
- “Conversation With The Experts: Labor & Employment,” LA Times
May 9, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Franchisor Summary Judgment on Employment Claims
May 4, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee Employee’s Hostile Work Environment Claims Against Franchisor
May 4, 2022
- Connecticut State Court Dismisses Claims Against Hotel Franchisor for Personal Injury at Franchisee’s Hotel
May 4, 2022
- Illinois Federal Court Denies Subway’s Motion to Dismiss Biometric Information Privacy Act Claim
May 4, 2022
- New York Federal Court Dismisses ADA Claims Against Franchisor
May 4, 2022
- Florida Federal Court Enforces Explicit Contract Terms in Finding for Franchisor on Area Development Agreement Breach Claims
May 4, 2022
- Tennessee Federal Court Denies Boating-Club Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Dissolves Existing Temporary Restraining Order
May 4, 2022
- Terminating Tenancy and Unlawful Detainer After COVID
May 4, 2022
- There’s Nothing Regular About the Regular Rate of Pay
May 4, 2022
- Shields Up: Russian Cyberattacks Headed Our Way
May 4, 2022
- “Estate Planning for Investors Who Hold Crypto and NFTs,” Barron’s
May 4, 2022
- Five Attorneys Named 2022 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
May 3, 2022
- Chemical Watch Quotes Jessica Rosell on Growing Number of PFAS Class Action Lawsuits In The US
May 3, 2022
- “Fast Food Chains Sued Over PFAS in Food Packaging,” Food Quality & Safety
April 28, 2022
- Spring Cleaning for Your Company’s Intellectual Property and Privacy Practices
April 26, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Expands Intellectual Property Team in Boston
April 25, 2022
- Accepting and Managing Restricted Gifts in Challenging Times
April 21, 2022
- Provider Relief Funds Reporting Window Extended
April 14, 2022
- Franchise Lawyer Features Article by Michael Sturm on Franchise Anti-Poaching Provisions
April 12, 2022
- The Washington Post Quotes Laura Reathaford on Return to Office Policies
April 8, 2022
- Minnesota Federal Court Holds that Optional Parts Purchases Do Not Constitute an Indirect Franchise Fee
April 6, 2022
- Missouri Federal Court Finds Remaining Factual Disputes Prevent Summary Judgment on Termination Claims
April 6, 2022
- Georgia Federal Court Finds Factual Disputes Remain Regarding Manufacturer Rejection of Proposed Transferee
April 6, 2022
- Mississippi Federal Court Affirms Trademark Licensee’s Standing to Enforce Territorial Rights and Assert Unfair Competition Claim Against Wholesaler Competitors
April 6, 2022
- Federal Circuit Finds Car Dealership Agreements Do Not Establish Jurisdiction Over Manufacturers
April 6, 2022
- Law.com Features Minneapolis Partner In Charge Brian Dillon in ‘How I Made It’ Series
April 6, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Business Transactions and IP Groups Close $9 Million Funding Round for Leading NFT Aggregator CryptoSlam
April 4, 2022
- PFAS Contamination Found in Michigan Cattle Operation: <em>From Effluent to Sludge to Crops to Beef</em>
April 3, 2022
- Eight Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized as Franchise Legal Eagles
April 1, 2022
- World Oil Features Lathrop GPM Oil & Gas Market Update Report in Industry Trends Report
April 1, 2022
- What Lies Beneath: Everything Policyholders Need to Know About the Subsurface Water Exclusion
March 31, 2022
- A Question for Minnesota Hospitals: Is Your Clinic Space Properly Classified as Tax-Exempt?
March 31, 2022
- Final Rules Set for New U.S. Copyright Claims Board to Hear Small Claims
March 31, 2022
- Playing Your Hand: Managing Restricted and Complex Gifts and Funds
March 31, 2022
- Global Franchise Regulation Update (GFRU) – March 2022
March 25, 2022
- Clinical Lab Update: What Happened in 2021 and Where Things are Headed in 2022
March 25, 2022
- Another Round of EEOC Guidance on Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccines
March 23, 2022
- Global Franchise Regulation Update
March 23, 2022
- Cointelegraph Quotes Dale Werts on Investing in Crypto
March 19, 2022
- Environmental Health News Covers Firm Webinar on PFAS Litigation in the Cosmetics Industry
March 18, 2022
- Wisconsin State Natural Resources Board Adopts Rule Setting Limits in Drinking Water, Approves Rule Limiting PFAS in Surface Water, and Rejects Proposed PFAS Groundwater Rule
March 17, 2022
- Congress Limits Employers’ Ability to Require Arbitration and Class-Action Waivers for Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes
March 17, 2022
- PFAS & Cosmetics – What the Personal Care Products Industry Needs to Know
March 15, 2022
- Changing Telehealth Rules Raise More Questions Than Answers
March 9, 2022
- New York Federal Court Rejects Former Employees’ Attempt to Apply Single Integrated Enterprise Doctrine to Franchisor
March 8, 2022
- Pennsylvania State Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Franchisor Despite Outstanding Discovery Requests
March 8, 2022
- New York Federal Court Denies Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings on Joint Employer Claims
March 8, 2022
- Missouri Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment on Vicarious Liability Claims Against Franchisor
March 8, 2022
- Springing Ahead (or Falling Back): The Correct Method to Pay Employees
March 8, 2022
- Tax-Exemption 101
March 8, 2022
- Election Year Issues
March 8, 2022
- Two Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named to Colorado Super Lawyers
March 4, 2022
- Waste Water and Digest Interviews Ally Cunningham on Potential Water-Related PFAS Regulations
March 3, 2022
- Kathryn Nash Named 2022 Notable Women in Law
March 2, 2022
- New PFAS Class Actions and Legislation
March 1, 2022
- Super Lawyers: Featured Expert in ‘An Uphill Battle, Contesting a Will or Trust in Colorado is Rarely Easy,’ by Andrew Brandt
February 28, 2022
- Law360 Quotes Sarah Lintecum on PFAS Insurance Policies
February 27, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Oil & Gas Market Update
February 23, 2022
- Supply Chain Disruption Insurance – Lathrop GPM in the News
February 22, 2022
- Charlie Maier Named Practice Group Leader of Lathrop GPM’s National Litigation Group
February 22, 2022
- #metoo in 2022 — Sexual Harassment Claimants May Elect to Avoid Arbitration
February 21, 2022
- You Obtained a Judgment, Now What?
February 17, 2022
- Franchise Team and Attorneys Named Global Leaders in 2022 Chambers Ranking
February 17, 2022
- Should I File Trademark Applications to Cover My Brands in the NFT/Metaverse/Virtual Worlds Space?
February 16, 2022
- Partner Loren Hansen Appointed Leader of Lathrop GPM IP Litigation Practice Group
February 11, 2022
- Law360 Quotes Matthew Walker on Water Contamination Trial
February 11, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Partner Jay Felton Named BTI Client Service All-Star
February 10, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Concludes that Forum Selection Clause Is Mandatory But Was Waived by Plaintiff’s Initial Case Filing
February 9, 2022
- California Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Against Franchisee’s Anticipatory Breach
February 9, 2022
- Tennessee Appeals Court Affirms Denial of “Motion to Correct Misnomer” and Declines to Review Grant of Summary Judgment on Premises Liability Claims
February 9, 2022
- Tennessee Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Fraud Claims Based on Disclaimers
February 9, 2022
- Texas Appellate Court Holds Franchisor Did Not Waive Nonpayment Claims
February 9, 2022
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment for Breach of Contract Claim Based Upon Franchisor’s Own Potential Breach
February 9, 2022
- OSHA Scraps COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
February 9, 2022
- Bankruptcy Court Protects Creditors And Banks Holding Garnished Funds
February 8, 2022
- Webinar Series: Increasing Diversity in Franchise Systems
February 8, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Adds Business Transactions Associate Brandi Lawler to Minneapolis Office
February 7, 2022
- FOX26 News Features Laura Reathaford on Labor Shortage
February 7, 2022
- Real Property Foreclosures: Foreclosure Basics
February 4, 2022
- Higher Education Alert: Navigating Considerations of Race and Sex in Scholarships
February 2, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Continues Increasing Diversity in Franchising Speaker Series with “Increasing Diversity in Franchise Systems”
February 2, 2022
- General Counsel News Quotes Partner Patrick McRorie and Chief Operating Officer Court Landon on Denver Office Relocation
February 2, 2022
- Real Estate and Estate Planning – overlapping issues and considerations for property owners
February 1, 2022
- Three Firm Attorneys Named to Missouri Power List for Lobbyist Work
February 1, 2022
- Bisnow Quotes Lathrop GPM Partner Patrick McRorie on Denver Office Relocation to Block 162
February 1, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Adds Business Transactions Associate Julian Sansano to Kansas City Office
January 31, 2022
- Law.com Quotes Patrick McRorie on Law Firm Trends
January 31, 2022
- Mile High CRE Quotes Lathrop GPM Partner Patrick McRorie on Denver Office Relocation
January 31, 2022
- BusinessDen Quotes Partner Patrick McRorie on Denver Office Move
January 28, 2022
- Law Week Colorado Mentions Lathrop GPM Denver Office Relocation to Block 162
January 28, 2022
- Upcoming OFCCP Changes!!! A Heads Up to Federal Government Contractors and Subcontractors
January 27, 2022
- OFCCP Portal for Federal Contractors Launching February 1, 2022
January 27, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Focuses on Growth with Denver Office Relocation
January 27, 2022
- Two Lathrop GPM Partners Named 2022 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers
January 26, 2022
- TIME Magazine Quotes Ann Burns on End-of-Life Planning
January 26, 2022
- FOX26 News Interviews Laura Reathaford on Omicron’s Impact on the Workplaces
January 26, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Adds Ed De Castro as Director of Lateral Partner Recruiting
January 24, 2022
- SupplyChainBrain Interviews Robyn Anderson on the Need for Supply Chain Disruption Insurance
January 24, 2022
- Creating a COVID-19 Policy Is Not Enough: Don’t Forget to Enforce It, Too
January 20, 2022
- 2022 Legal Guide to Privacy and Data Security
January 19, 2022
- NASAA Group Proposes to Ban Most Acknowledgments and Compliance Questionnaires Used by Franchisors. — Lathrop GPM Vigorously Objects
January 19, 2022
- Superfund Enforcement of PFAS Moves Closer as EPA Submits Proposed Hazardous Substance Designation to OMB
January 14, 2022
- Emily Cantwell Named Partner in Charge of Lathrop GPM St. Louis Office
January 13, 2022
- Franchise: 2021 Year in Review
January 13, 2022
- NASAA Group Proposes to Ban Most Acknowledgments and Compliance Questionnaires Used by Franchisors—Lathrop GPM Vigorously Objects
January 12, 2022
- Maine Federal Court Awards Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Incurred in Arbitration
January 12, 2022
- Colorado Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Set Aside a Jury Award for Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
January 12, 2022
- Georgia Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Good Faith and Fair Dealing Counterclaim
January 12, 2022
- South Carolina Federal Court Finds Exercise of Personal Jurisdiction over Ohio Franchisor Would Violate Due Process
January 12, 2022
- Ohio Federal Court Transfers Franchisee’s Antitrust Class Action
January 12, 2022
- California Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisee’s Brother from Use of Mark Similar to Franchisor’s Unregistered Mark
January 12, 2022
- St. Louis Business Journal: Lathrop GPM appoints a partner in charge of St. Louis-area office
January 12, 2022
- Partner Rick Kubler Appointed to Minnesota PFAS Stakeholder Advisory Group
January 11, 2022
- EPA Announces Nationwide Monitoring Rule to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
January 10, 2022
- Five Attorneys Promoted to Partnership
January 10, 2022
- AIG Private Client Group Announces Shift Away from Certain Coverages in California
January 9, 2022
- Four Attorneys Promoted to Counsel
January 7, 2022
- Leasehold Financing, Part 3: Mortgageability of a Leasehold
January 6, 2022
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Settlor’s Intent, Rejects Beneficiary’s Petition to Modify Trust and Receive Attorney Fees
January 6, 2022
- Estate Planning 2022 Federal Tax Update
January 4, 2022
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Brian Dillon and Ryan Gerads Named Partner in Charge of Minneapolis and St. Cloud Offices
January 4, 2022
- Star Tribune Quotes Brian Dillon on Minnesota Redistricting Case
January 4, 2022
- MPR Quotes Brian Dillon on Minnesota Redistricting Case
January 4, 2022
- Minneapolis Business Journal Features Brian Dillon as New Minneapolis Partner In Charge
January 4, 2022
- Law360 Quotes Ally Cunningham on Potential Environmental Policy Changes in 2022
January 3, 2022
- Cheddar News Interviews Laura Reathaford on the Employment Impact of Omicron
January 3, 2022
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Ally Cunningham on Continued PFAS Regulation and Enforcement in 2022
December 29, 2021
- Two Associates Join Lathrop GPM in Minneapolis and Denver
December 21, 2021
- Bloomberg Wealth Quotes Marya Robben on Proposed Tax Changes
December 20, 2021
- Leasehold Financing, Part 2: How To Document A Leasehold Loan
December 16, 2021
- New Federal Guidance Addresses When COVID-19 May Be a Disability Requiring Non-Discrimination and Accommodation
December 15, 2021
- The Tenant Surrenders: What Happens When the Lease Ends – Part II – The Tenant’s Perspective
December 9, 2021
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Ally Cunningham on Federal Purchasing Ban of PFAS Products
December 9, 2021
- Third Circuit Finds that Consent Decree Obligations Survive Termination of Litigation and Were Violated
December 8, 2021
- Sixth Circuit Affirms that Licensing Agent Did Not Have Contractual Right to Royalties in New Agreement Between Licensor and Manufacturer
December 8, 2021
- Illinois Federal Court Finds Draft Agreements and Related Communications Do Not Show Formation of Exclusive Distribution Agreement
December 8, 2021
- New York Federal Court Finds Supply Agreement Not to Be a Binding Contract
December 8, 2021
- Michigan Federal Court Enforces Explicit Contract Terms in Deciding Breach Claims
December 8, 2021
- California Federal Court Denies Distributor’s Claim of a Perpetual Distributorship
December 8, 2021
- Lathrop GPM PFAS Team Honored in Top Legal Innovations Awards by Missouri Lawyers Media
December 8, 2021
- The PFAS Roadmap and Beyond
December 8, 2021
- Leasehold Financing, Part 1: An Introduction
December 2, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Welcomes Two Attorneys, Expanding Private Client Services Practice in Denver
December 2, 2021
- U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Two Hospital Cases This Week
December 1, 2021
- 1851 Franchise Interviews James Wahl on his Franchise Law Practice
November 30, 2021
- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Signs New Law Regarding Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Exemptions and Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits
November 24, 2021
- 1851 Franchise Interviews Frank Sciremammano on his Franchise Law Practice
November 24, 2021
- Mara Cohara Honored as a Top Woman Executive in Kansas City
November 22, 2021
- EPA Requests Science Advisory Board Review Health Effects of PFOA and PFOS — Likely Leading to New Drinking Water Standards
November 18, 2021
- The OSHA ETS Seesaw
November 18, 2021
- Corporate Risk and Insurance Quotes Robyn Anderson on Supply Chain Insurance Risks
November 18, 2021
- Navigating Different Approaches to Provider Collaboration
November 17, 2021
- Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Recognizes 30 Lathrop GPM Attorneys
November 16, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Boosts Litigation Practice Group with Three Kansas City Partners
November 15, 2021
- PFAS and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
November 11, 2021
- Seven Associates Join Lathrop GPM
November 10, 2021
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Ally Cunningham on State and Federal PFAS Soil Standards
November 10, 2021
- Lathrop GPM, Insurance Recovery Practice, Labor & Employment Practice and Nine Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
November 9, 2021
- EPA Responds to Petition for PFAS Rulemaking
November 5, 2021
- OSHA Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
November 5, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Nationally Ranked a U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 Best Law Firm
November 4, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Jerry Riffel and Bert Bates to be Honored by KC Shepherd’s Center
November 4, 2021
- Global Franchise Regulation Update
November 3, 2021
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment Dismissing Claim that Franchisor Violated ADA by Not Serving Pedestrians at a Drive-Through
November 3, 2021
- Nebraska Federal Court Denies Preliminary Injunction to Licensor Because of Delay in Seeking Injunctive Relief
November 3, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Franchisee Judgment on the Pleadings on Future Royalties Claim
November 3, 2021
- California Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment on Franchisee’s CFIL Claim
November 3, 2021
- Massachusetts Federal Court Dismisses Individual’s Claims Related to Ongoing Arbitration Against Franchisee
November 3, 2021
- Sixth Circuit Holds Forum Selection Clause Unenforceable
November 3, 2021
- Ninth Circuit Reverses Class Action Settlement Approval and Fee Award
November 3, 2021
- EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
November 3, 2021
- MCF Workshop: Governance 101 for Foundations and Grantmakers
November 3, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Employment and Labor Law Update
November 2, 2021
- Law360 Quotes Robyn Anderson On Insurance Implications of Supply Chain Disruptions
October 29, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Adds Financial Services Associate Abram White to Kansas City Office
October 28, 2021
- Webinar Series: Diversity in Franchising – Where Are We & How Can We Improve?
October 28, 2021
- Implications for Colleges and Universities of Expanded Legal Protections for LGBTQ+ Students, Faculty and Staff
October 27, 2021
- Partner Liz Dillon Honored in 2021 Flex Success® Awards by Diversity and Flexibility Alliance
October 27, 2021
- The Intentional Acts Exclusion and Police Brutality
October 26, 2021
- Corporate Counsel Quotes Michael Gray on Avoiding Liability for Franchisees’ Conduct
October 25, 2021
- Competing Executive Orders: The Status and Validity of Texas’s Vaccine Mandate Ban
October 21, 2021
- Biden Administration Unveils Strategic Roadmap to Address PFAS
October 21, 2021
- Global Franchise Regulation Update – Sept. 2021
October 20, 2021
- Important COVID-Related Workplace Developments
October 19, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Announces Collaboration with Quantum Startups Accelerator in Chicago
October 13, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Attorney R.B. Miller Honored for Pro Bono Work by Missouri Bar
October 13, 2021
- 11 Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in the International Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2021 List
October 12, 2021
- 11 Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized in the International Who’s Who Legal Franchise 2021 List
October 11, 2021
- New Pay Disclosure Laws Take Effect in Connecticut and Nevada
October 7, 2021
- MCF Workshop: Legal 101
October 6, 2021
- Increasing Diversity in Franchising
October 5, 2021
- Franchisor’s Claim for Liquidated Damages Survives Motion to Dismiss
October 5, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Awards $7 Million in Damages for Franchisees’ Breach
October 5, 2021
- Indiana Federal Court Enforces Noncompete Against Former Steak N Shake Franchisee
October 5, 2021
- Illinois Federal Court Rules Circumstantial Evidence of Franchise Developer’s Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Precludes Summary Judgment
October 5, 2021
- California Federal Court Holds Franchisees Are Not Employees of Franchisor
October 5, 2021
- Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Franchisees’ Minimum Wage and Unjust Enrichment Claims
October 5, 2021
- Emerging COVID Liability Issues: Assessing and Mitigating Risk
October 5, 2021
- As the World Turns – (Another) Trump-Era Department of Labor Policy Reversal
October 4, 2021
- NLRB General Counsel Seeks to Expand Labor Rights for Student Athletes
October 1, 2021
- EEOC Recognizes “Long COVID” May Be a Disability Under the ADA
September 29, 2021
- Federal Task Force Issues Guidance Regarding Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Vaccination Requirements
September 29, 2021
- The Tenant Surrenders: What Happens When the Lease Ends – The Landlord’s Perspective
September 28, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Partner Receives Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Go To Intellectual Property Lawyer Recognition
September 27, 2021
- NLRB Takes Hardline Approach to Settling Unfair Labor Practice Charges
September 23, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Launches Increasing Diversity in Franchising Speaker Series
September 22, 2021
- Minnesota Residency Audit and Exit Planning
September 22, 2021
- Webinar: Tax Alert – Proposed Wealth Transfer Tax Changes
September 17, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Partner Ally Cunningham Receives Missouri Lawyers Media Up & Coming Award
September 16, 2021
- Insurance Journal Mentions Lathrop GPM’s PFAS Playbook
September 16, 2021
- New Missouri law mandates unpaid leave and reasonable safety accommodations for employees who experience domestic or sexual violence
September 12, 2021
- Biden Announces Sweeping Vaccination Requirements With Wide-Ranging Implications For Employers
September 10, 2021
- Price Transparency: Compliance and Risk Reduction
September 10, 2021
- Lending to Trusts, Part 2
September 9, 2021
- Governance Best Practices for Minnesota Cemeteries and Cemetery Foundations
September 9, 2021
- First Circuit Affirms No Waiver of Right to Arbitrate
September 1, 2021
- On Motion for Reconsideration, Pennsylvania Federal Court Finds Franchisor’s Arbitration Agreement Invalid
September 1, 2021
- Oregon Federal Court Enforces Arbitration Provision Against Franchisees’ Employees but Strikes Forum Selection Provision and Limitation on Damages
September 1, 2021
- Illinois Federal Court Allows Franchisor to Proceed, in Part, with Its Claims Regarding Underreported Gross Sales
September 1, 2021
- California Court Affirms Ruling that Contingent Offer to Purchase Franchise Was Not a Valid, Bona Fide Offer, Triggering Franchisor’s Right of First Refusal
September 1, 2021
- EU Issues New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
September 1, 2021
- Two Illinois Federal Courts Deny Class Certification in Anti-Poaching Class Actions Against Franchisors
September 1, 2021
- EEO-1 Reports Due Date – The New “Final” Deadline
August 31, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Partner Maisa Frank Joins Franchise Law Journal Editorial Board
August 30, 2021
- As Goes the CDC, Goes OSHA! – Updated Guidance to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 for Non-Healthcare Employers
August 26, 2021
- Art & Estate Planning
August 26, 2021
- FDA Issues Warning to the Food Packaging Industry on PFAS Use Following Growing Attention to PFAS in Food Packaging
August 24, 2021
- South Dakota Supreme Court Limits Ability of Trust Beneficiaries to Sue on Behalf of Trust
August 24, 2021
- 18 lawyers from Hopkins & Carley were recognized in 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
August 23, 2021
- Tips for Private Lenders
August 23, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Counsel Receives National Pro Bono Award
August 23, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Expands Intellectual Property Practice Group Patent Capabilities With Seven New Hires
August 23, 2021
- BankBeat Quotes Sally Grossman on Bank Ownership Succession
August 23, 2021
- Seven Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named Lawyer of the Year, 100 Ranked as The Best Lawyers in America©
August 19, 2021
- Hopkins & Carley Bolsters Estate Planning Group and Expands Intellectual Property Practice
August 16, 2021
- Illinois Takes Action to Regulate PFAS in Firefighting Foams
August 15, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Franchise Practice Group Closes Deal Between Home Health Care Giants
August 13, 2021
- Franchise Alert: Lathrop GPM Franchise & Distribution Members Serve as Global Editor and U.S. Chapter Author in Franchise 2022 Lexology GTDT Publication
August 10, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Leads the way in Producing Content for Franchise 2022 Lexology Getting the Deal Through Publication
August 10, 2021
- BankBeat Quotes Sally Grossman on Transferring Bank Ownership
August 10, 2021
- Engine Distributor Spins Its Wheels in Termination Appeal
August 4, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Holds Unlawful Chargebacks Claim Barred by New Jersey Franchise Protection Act
August 4, 2021
- Minnesota Federal Court Grants Distributor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Prevent Former Licensee from Continuing to Sell Distributor’s Products
August 4, 2021
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms Ruling that Manufacturer Is Not Bound by Agreement to Which It Was Not a Party
August 4, 2021
- Wisconsin Federal Court Grants Distributor’s Motion to Dismiss Fraudulent Inducement Claims
August 4, 2021
- Wisconsin Federal Court Concludes Contract to Sell Garmin Watches Was Not a Dealership Under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
August 4, 2021
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Michigan Federal Court’s Decision to Exercise Jurisdiction and Apply Michigan Law
August 4, 2021
- How Charities Can Provide Down-Payment Assistance to First-Time Homebuyers
August 3, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Franchise Practice Group Closes $13.5 Million Deal with BBQ Holdings, Village Inn and Bakers Square
August 3, 2021
- Business Insurance Quotes Alex Brown on Idaho Wrongful Conviction Case
August 3, 2021
- EPA Heightens Efforts to Increase PFAS Data Transparency
August 2, 2021
- California Proposes Strict Guidelines for Limiting PFAS Compounds in Water
July 29, 2021
- Developing Regulatory Considerations for Cannabis-Related Businesses
July 28, 2021
- New Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Guidance has Employers Rethinking Safety Protocols
July 28, 2021
- Data Privacy & Security for Franchisors
July 28, 2021
- New Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Guidance has Employers Rethinking Safety Protocols
July 27, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Welcomes 16 Law Students for its Inaugural Summer Associate Program
July 27, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Adds Litigation Associate Brooke Robbins to Minneapolis Office
July 27, 2021
- Numerous Media Outlets Feature Lathrop GPM’s “Food Processing Trends, Outlook and Guidance Report”
July 26, 2021
- General Trust Principles
July 22, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Attorneys Named 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
July 22, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Achieves Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Rankings in Three States, for Nine Attorneys
July 22, 2021
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Interviews Cameron Garrison and Mike Sullivan on Returning to the Office
July 21, 2021
- Five Insurance Considerations for Cannabis-Related Businesses
July 20, 2021
- Law.com Features Profile on Patrick McRorie
July 20, 2021
- Maryland, Maine and Vermont Advance PFAS Legislation
July 18, 2021
- Understanding and Complying with Open Source Software Licenses – Why, When and How
July 14, 2021
- Far-Reaching Executive Order Pushes Toward National “Right to Repair”
July 14, 2021
- Law.com Features Profile on Gizie Hirsh
July 14, 2021
- Corporate Counsel Quotes Tedrick Housh and Jay Felton on the Roles of General Counsel in Cybersecurity
July 14, 2021
- Agri-Pulse Quotes Jay Felton and Tedrick Housh on Ransomware Attacks Against Ag and Food Companies
July 14, 2021
- Missouri Governor Signs Bill on COVID-19 Civil Actions
July 13, 2021
- Law360 Quotes Lisa Hansen on Changing Tax Policies
July 12, 2021
- Recent Developments in the Wage and Hour Arena – Liquidated Damage Demands in Settlement
July 8, 2021
- New York Federal Court Dismisses Suit Against Franchisor and its Successor-in-Interest for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim
July 7, 2021
- Louisiana Federal Court Applies Virginia State Law to Extend Post-Termination Covenants Beyond Period of Non-Compliance
July 7, 2021
- Arizona Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order for Franchisor That Terminated Franchise Agreement Without Opportunity to Cure
July 7, 2021
- Colorado Federal Court Holds Former Franchisee in Contempt and Awards Attorneys’ Fees to Franchisor for Violations of Preliminary Injunction
July 7, 2021
- Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Decision Enforcing Provisions of Lost or Stolen Franchise Agreement
July 7, 2021
- Missouri Federal Court Holds Franchisor Controls Sufficient to Survive Motion to Dismiss Joint Employer Claim
July 7, 2021
- Food-Processing Leaders Brace for Increasing Food-Safety Claims, Report Finds
July 7, 2021
- Law.com Quote Alison Zinn on High-Profile Conservatorship Cases
July 7, 2021
- David Waters Authors Chapter for Kansas Bar Association Handbook on Real Estate Deeds
July 6, 2021
- Are You Ready? OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for the Healthcare Industry is Effective July 6, 2021
July 5, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Seeks Mansfield Rule Certification
July 1, 2021
- Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: Check Your Cyber Coverage
June 30, 2021
- A Win for Open and Transparent Government in Missouri
June 30, 2021
- For the Defense Features Article by Mara Cohara and Ally Cunningham on PFAS Regulations and Litigation
June 30, 2021
- Avoiding Litigation as a Fiduciary
June 30, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Adds Business Transactions Associate Andrew Potter to Kansas City Office
June 29, 2021
- The Show Must Go On: Federal Court Allows Cinemark’s COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims to Continue Where COVID-19 Allegedly Changed the Air in its Theaters
June 28, 2021
- Sublandlord Bankruptcy: What the Subtenant Needs to Know
June 28, 2021
- Burgers, Fries … and Botox? Franchising a Health Care Provider
June 28, 2021
- How the Gig Economy is Changing the Employment Law Landscape
June 24, 2021
- How Do Creditors Perfect Attachment Liens?
June 24, 2021
- Media Outlets Cover Settlement On Behalf of Journalists, Represented by Bernard Rhodes, Tear-Gassed by SWAT Team
June 24, 2021
- Police Misconduct Case Brought by Three Journalists Settles for More Than a Quarter Million Dollars
June 23, 2021
- New Study Reports Finding PFAS, an Allowed Component, in Cosmetics; Legislation Ensues Despite a Lack of Any Established Health Risks
June 21, 2021
- EU Issues New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
June 21, 2021
- Peloton Recalls and the Case for Product Recall Insurance
June 16, 2021
- Law360 Quotes Dale Werts on Cryptocurrency
June 15, 2021
- Edge Podcast Interviews Neil Goldsmith on Gig Economy
June 14, 2021
- Insurance Coverage for PFAS Claims
June 13, 2021
- How Do Creditors Obtain A Writ of Attachment?
June 11, 2021
- Missouri Times Profiles Kurt Schaefer
June 11, 2021
- Step Up Security To Protect Your Organization From Crippling Ransomware Attacks
June 10, 2021
- Insights Features Article by Mara Cohara on Changing PFAS Regulation
June 10, 2021
- Insurance Coverage for PFAS Issues? Check Your Policies
June 9, 2021
- EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations
June 9, 2021
- State of Litigation Virtual Event Series
June 9, 2021
- Chiara Portner guests on Founders & Friends
June 8, 2021
- Inside Higher Ed Quotes Kathryn Nash On Potential Title IX Changes
June 8, 2021
- Leveraging Institutional Capital Assets to Meet the Moment
June 7, 2021
- Global Franchise Interviews Liz Dillon and Carl Zwisler on Winning Best Franchise Law Firm in the World
June 7, 2021
- University Business Quotes Kathryn Nash on Live Hearing Requirement of Title IX
June 7, 2021
- Join us for PFAS Environmental and Insurance Considerations webinar presentation
June 2, 2021
- Virginia Federal Court Permits Franchisor’s Former In-House Counsel to Represent Area Developers in Dispute with Franchisor
June 2, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Grants Franchisor Preliminary Injunction to Stop Franchisee’s Breach of Post-Termination Covenants
June 2, 2021
- California Federal Court Enforces Noncompete Against Former Franchisee
June 2, 2021
- Eighth Circuit Holds Forum Non Conveniens Argument Is Untimely
June 2, 2021
- New Hampshire Federal Court Rules that Franchise Agreement Does Not Excuse Franchisor from Tortious Interference with Franchisee’s Third-Party Contracts
June 2, 2021
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June 2, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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May 10, 2021
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May 6, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
- Texas Federal Court Denies Motion for Summary Judgment Regarding Franchisor’s Vicarious Liability in Wrongful Death Claim
May 5, 2021
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Compels Individual Arbitration of Claims Asserted by 90 Franchisees
May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 5, 2021
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May 4, 2021
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May 4, 2021
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May 3, 2021
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April 30, 2021
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April 20, 2021
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April 19, 2021
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April 18, 2021
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April 15, 2021
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April 15, 2021
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April 14, 2021
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April 12, 2021
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April 9, 2021
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April 8, 2021
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April 8, 2021
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April 7, 2021
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April 7, 2021
- First Circuit Affirms Unjust Impairment and Termination Claims Against John Deere, Citing Its Failure to Provide Access to Necessary Training and Prior History of Accepting Late Payments
April 7, 2021
- First Circuit Upholds an Implied Contract Between a Manufacturer and a Distributer
April 7, 2021
- Maryland Court Holds Sale of Beer Distributor’s Parent Company Not Enough to Trigger Distributor’s Right to Terminate Distributorship Agreement Without Good Cause Under State Law
April 7, 2021
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April 6, 2021
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April 5, 2021
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April 1, 2021
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March 31, 2021
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March 30, 2021
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March 25, 2021
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March 24, 2021
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March 23, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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March 16, 2021
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March 12, 2021
- A Bajillion Dollars – What’s in it for Me (and my Employees)?!
March 11, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Attorney Alison Zinn Named to Colorado Super Lawyers
March 11, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
- “Four Strikes” Termination Provision in Franchise Agreement Satisfies MichiganFranchise Investment Law’s Good Cause Termination Requirement
March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
- Court Enjoins Dallas Business from Using Trademarked Frosting Pattern
March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
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March 4, 2021
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March 4, 2021
- EPA to Set Enforceable Drinking Water Standards for PFOA and PFOS
March 4, 2021
- Nancy Sher Cohen Named a National Law Journal Insurance Law Trailblazer
March 4, 2021
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March 4, 2021
- EPA to Set Enforceable Drinking Water Standards for PFOA and PFOS
March 3, 2021
- Food and Drug Administration Posts Information about PFAS in Cosmetics for the First Time
March 2, 2021
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March 1, 2021
- The What, When and How of Letters of Intent Part 2 – Leases
February 26, 2021
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February 25, 2021
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February 23, 2021
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February 22, 2021
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February 18, 2021
- Franchise Team and Attorneys Named Global Leaders in 2021 Chambers Ranking
February 18, 2021
- Seasoned Seyfarth Attorney Barri Friedland Joins Lathrop GPM
February 18, 2021
- Minnesota Calls for Stronger State Regulation of PFAS Chemicals
February 17, 2021
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February 16, 2021
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February 12, 2021
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February 12, 2021
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February 11, 2021
- California Supreme Court Applies Independent Contractor Standard Retroactively; Does Not Reach Applicability to Franchises
February 10, 2021
- California Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss California Unfair Competition Law Claims Arguably Barred by Statute of Limitations
February 10, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Injunction to Franchisee Arguing that Franchisor Imposed Terms of Agreement in Defiance of Local Law
February 10, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Finds Hilton Not Liable for Accidental Drowning at Franchised Hotel
February 10, 2021
- Delaware Court Finds Plaintiff Sufficiently Pled a Plausible Claim for Relief Against Franchisor for Acts of Franchisee’s Former Employee
February 10, 2021
- New Jersey Federal Court Enforces Contractual Choice of Law in Franchise Agreements, but Not in Related Lease Agreements
February 10, 2021
- Texas Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss California Franchise Law Claims
February 10, 2021
- President Biden Freezes DOL Final Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
February 10, 2021
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February 10, 2021
- The What, When and How of Letters of Intent
February 10, 2021
- Kansas City Business Journal Quotes Cameron Garrison on One Year Anniversary of Lathrop GPM
February 9, 2021
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February 5, 2021
- Firm Earns High Marks on 2021 Corporate Equality Index
February 4, 2021
- OSHA Issues New Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
February 3, 2021
- Firm Names Business Professional Kate Tompkins Leader of Its Intellectual Property Practice Group
February 2, 2021
- Three Firm Attorneys Named to Missouri Power 30 List for Lobbyist Work
January 28, 2021
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January 28, 2021
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January 27, 2021
- Three Firm Attorneys Named to Missouri Power 30 List for Lobbyist Work
January 27, 2021
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January 27, 2021
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January 26, 2021
- MPR Interviews Sheryl Morrison on 2020 Tax Filing Considerations
January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 22, 2021
- The New York Times Quotes Marya Robben on Tax Rate Changes
January 22, 2021
- New Year, New Administration Bringing Changes to Legal Landscape for Employers
January 21, 2021
- Law360 Quotes Cameron Garrison on Law Firms Adapting to a New Presidency
January 19, 2021
- KSHB-TV Interviews Bernie Rhodes on Release of Police Records
January 19, 2021
- The New York Times Quotes Marya Robben on Potential Changes to Estate Tax
January 15, 2021
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January 14, 2021
- Fifth Circuit Reverses Trial Court’s Excusal of Area Representative’s Tardy Renewal Notice
January 13, 2021
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Enforcing Franchise Agreement Termination and Awarding Liquidated Damages
January 13, 2021
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Dismisses Joint Employer Claims Against McDonald’s
January 13, 2021
- Massachusetts Federal Court Declines to Dismiss Parent Company Based on Plausible Allegations of Joint Employer Status
January 13, 2021
- Michigan Federal Court Rules Against Franchisee on Most Fraud Claims
January 13, 2021
- North Carolina Federal Court Dismisses Fraud and Other Claims Against Restaurant Franchisor
January 13, 2021
- Franchisee’s Claim that Franchisor Breached the Implied Covenant Survives Motion to Dismiss
January 13, 2021
- Missouri Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisees’ Motion to Dismiss Franchisor’s Lanham Act Claims and Stays Proceedings on Surviving Claims Pending Resolution of Parallel Proceedings in North Carolina State Court
January 13, 2021
- Missouri Appellate Court Reverses Application of Franchise Agreement Fee Provision to Claim of Fraudulent Inducement
January 13, 2021
- Lathrop GPM Franchise Team Argues FTC Rule Does Not Require Material Changes; Evidence Does Not Support Need for Revision
January 13, 2021
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January 13, 2021
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January 13, 2021
- Eighth Circuit En Banc Upholds Diversity Jurisdiction Despite Improper Removal
January 8, 2021
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January 8, 2021
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January 4, 2021
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December 28, 2020
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December 22, 2020
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December 22, 2020
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December 21, 2020
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December 17, 2020
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December 17, 2020
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December 17, 2020
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December 14, 2020
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December 13, 2020
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December 10, 2020
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December 9, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020
- California Federal Court Refuses to Dismiss Manufacturer’s Breach of Contract Claim Against Distributor but Dismisses Fraud Claim
December 8, 2020
- Maryland Federal Court Rejects Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss Distributor’s Claims for Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference
December 8, 2020
- Wisconsin Federal Court Enforces Broad Release Language to All Agreements Between Manufacturer and Dealership
December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020
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December 7, 2020
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December 3, 2020
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December 2, 2020
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November 30, 2020
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November 19, 2020
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November 19, 2020
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November 18, 2020
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November 17, 2020
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November 17, 2020
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November 16, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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November 12, 2020
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November 6, 2020
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November 6, 2020
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November 5, 2020
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November 5, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020
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November 3, 2020
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November 2, 2020
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November 2, 2020
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October 29, 2020
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October 28, 2020
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October 25, 2020
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October 22, 2020
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October 21, 2020
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October 21, 2020
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October 20, 2020
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October 20, 2020
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October 19, 2020
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October 18, 2020
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October 16, 2020
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October 14, 2020
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October 9, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 7, 2020
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October 5, 2020
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October 1, 2020
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October 1, 2020
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September 30, 2020
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September 25, 2020
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September 23, 2020
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September 23, 2020
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September 21, 2020
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September 21, 2020
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September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020
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September 16, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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September 14, 2020
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September 11, 2020
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September 9, 2020
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September 7, 2020
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September 4, 2020
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September 4, 2020
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September 3, 2020
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September 3, 2020
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September 2, 2020
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September 2, 2020
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September 2, 2020
- North Carolina Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Joint Employer Claims
September 2, 2020
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September 2, 2020
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September 2, 2020
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September 2, 2020
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September 1, 2020
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August 28, 2020
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August 27, 2020
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August 24, 2020
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August 20, 2020
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August 20, 2020
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August 18, 2020
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August 17, 2020
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August 17, 2020
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August 13, 2020
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August 13, 2020
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August 11, 2020
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August 11, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 4, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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August 3, 2020
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July 30, 2020
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July 29, 2020
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July 22, 2020
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July 22, 2020
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July 21, 2020
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July 20, 2020
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July 20, 2020
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July 19, 2020
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July 17, 2020
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July 9, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Achieves Rankings in Three States with Six Attorneys Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2020
July 9, 2020
- Sixth Circuit Holds that AAA Rules Provide for an Arbitrator to Decide the Question of Arbitrability
July 8, 2020
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Enforces Forum Selection Clause Against Both Contracting and Noncontracting Parties
July 8, 2020
- New Jersey Federal Court Concludes Franchisor Lacked Sufficient Control over Franchisee to Establish Duty of Care to Franchisee’s Employees
July 8, 2020
- Illinois Federal Court Finds Franchisor’s Distribution of Shared Profits to Franchisee Is Not the Same as Payment of Wages to an Employee
July 8, 2020
- Court Enjoins Franchisees from Infringing Trademarks but Declines to Enforce Noncompete Because the Parties Had No Signed Franchise Agreement
July 8, 2020
- Michigan Federal Court Denies Preliminary Injunction for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement Because of Lack of Consumer Confusion
July 8, 2020
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July 8, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Continues to Evolve
July 8, 2020
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction Against Holdover Franchisee
July 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Insurance Considerations for Healthcare Providers, Including Long-term Care Facilities – Tips for Identifying and Pursuing Coverage Claims
July 8, 2020
- Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business – Part 2
July 8, 2020
- Alternative Methods of Raising Capital: Regulation Crowdfunding
July 7, 2020
- Minnesota Lawyer Quotes Kate O’Hara Gasper on Non-Competes and Non-Solicits When Working from Home
July 7, 2020
- USPTO Announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program
July 6, 2020
- Union Organizing in the Time of Coronavirus
July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
- Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business: Part 1
July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
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July 1, 2020
- Supreme Court: Booking.com and Other Domain Names Combining a Generic Term with “.com” Can Be Registered and Protected as Trademarks
June 30, 2020
- Attorneys at Law Magazine Features Article by Laura Reathaford and Caroline Sayers
June 30, 2020
- The Privacy Hacker Video Series: CCPA and Vendors
June 29, 2020
- Ripped From The Headlines – Construction Workers Test Positive for COVID – Who Pays?
June 29, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Partner Jehan Kamil Moore Receives Diversity & Inclusion Award
June 29, 2020
- Preferences
June 26, 2020
- Franchise Times Quotes Robert Haupt on Bankruptcy Process
June 26, 2020
- Supreme Court Rules: Title VII Protects LGBTQ Individuals from Discrimination
June 25, 2020
- Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business: Part Two
June 24, 2020
- Higher Ed Alert: DOE Issues Additional Guidance and Interim Final Rule Regarding CARES Act Grants
June 23, 2020
- IP Alert: U.S. Copyright Office Creates New Group Registration Process for Short Online Works
June 23, 2020
- How Commercial Building Landlords May Reduce Potential Risk for COVID-Related Claims
June 22, 2020
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June 22, 2020
- Four Key Takeaways from the NASAA & Washington Commentaries on COVID-19 Disclosures
June 22, 2020
- Bob Lambrechts Named to Ingram’s 50 Kansans You Should Know
June 22, 2020
- Higher Ed Alert: OCR Investigates Sex Discrimination Against Males At Dozens of Colleges and Universities
June 19, 2020
- USPTO Proposes Trademark Fee Increases
June 19, 2020
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June 18, 2020
- IRS Proposes New Rules Regarding Group Exemptions
June 18, 2020
- Mara Cohara Honored in Women Who Mean Business
June 18, 2020
- The Privacy Hacker Video Series: Common Misunderstandings with CCPA Fundamentals
June 17, 2020
- USPTO Implements COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for Trademarks and Service Marks
June 16, 2020
- Emerging from COVID and Beyond … How to Structure a Successful Medical Practice
June 16, 2020
- Insurance Journal Quotes Kim Winter on Riot Insurance Coverage
June 15, 2020
- MinnPost Quotes Julia Dayton Klein on League of Women Voters’ Absentee Voter Lawsuit
June 12, 2020
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June 11, 2020
- Addressing Pandemic Risk In New Construction Contracts
June 11, 2020
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June 11, 2020
- Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business: Part One
June 11, 2020
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June 11, 2020
- The Privacy Hacker Video Series: Risks of Not Complying with the CCPA
June 10, 2020
- Data And Privacy Issues In M&A Transactions
June 10, 2020
- More Participant-Friendly Guidance from IRS in Light of COVID – This Time, It’s Cafeteria Plans
June 10, 2020
- Opening Your Office for Business: A Tenant’s Perspective
June 10, 2020
- Eight Attorneys Named 2020 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
June 10, 2020
- Franchise Times Quotes James Wahl and Bob Haupt on Franchisee Bankruptcies
June 9, 2020
- USA Today Quotes Kim Winter on Damage Claims
June 9, 2020
- CEO World Features Article by Kim Winter on Insurance Practices During Protests
June 9, 2020
- Law 360 Features Article by Patricia Silva on Mental Health in the Legal Industry
June 9, 2020
- Assumption, Assignment & Rejection
June 8, 2020
- Changes To PPP Approved By Congress
June 5, 2020
- USPTO Launches the COVID-19 Response Resource Center to Boost Innovation
June 5, 2020
- Firm Commits to Continued Action for Equity and Inclusion
June 5, 2020
- Introducing H&C Bankruptcy Bytes
June 4, 2020
- Latest IRS Guidance on CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions
June 4, 2020
- Third Circuit Concludes “Unsophisticated Party” Cannot Avoid Arbitration Provision; Remands Issue of Franchisor’s Ability to Invoke Arbitration Provision in a Contract to Which It Is Not a Party
June 3, 2020
- Ohio Federal Court Upholds Franchise Agreement Clause Mandating Arbitration in New Jersey
June 3, 2020
- Michigan Federal Court Enters a Default Judgment Against Franchisee and Awards Liquidated Damages and Attorneys’ Fees to Franchisor
June 3, 2020
- Court Permits Franchisee to Seek Punitive Damages Against Franchise Broker
June 3, 2020
- New York Federal Court Dismisses Deaf Customer’s Claim that Subway Violated the Americans with Disabilities Act
June 3, 2020
- Connecticut Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue
June 3, 2020
- Ohio Federal Court Allows One Breach of Contract Claim to Proceed Against Hotel Franchisor; Dismisses Others
June 3, 2020
- Federal Trade Commission Adjusts Monetary Thresholds for Three Exemptions in Franchise Rule
June 3, 2020
- The Washington Post/Bloomberg Quotes Kim Winter and Hahn Pham on Looting-Related Insurance Claims
June 3, 2020
- State of Intellectual Property
June 3, 2020
- For Businesses Seeking Relief after the Mass Protests: Promptly Notify Your Insurance Carrier
June 2, 2020
- Insurance Recovery Alert: For Businesses Seeking Relief after the Mass Protests: Promptly Notify Your Insurance Carrier
June 2, 2020
- National Press Club Journalism Institute Speaks with Bernie Rhodes on First Amendment Rights
June 2, 2020
- Financial Incentives Under the CCPA
June 1, 2020
- Ingram’s Magazine Features Article by Mara Cohara and Eric Swan on COVID-19 Related Lawsuits
May 31, 2020
- Romag: Sharpening Brand Protection Tools in Litigation
May 28, 2020
- USPTO Announces Further Extensions of Deadlines Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
May 28, 2020
- CEO World Features Article by Mark Williamson on the Impact of COVID-19 on M&A
May 28, 2020
- Webinar: Preparing for Franchisee Bankruptcies in a COVID-19 World
May 27, 2020
- The DOL “Unshackles” Employers in Retail and Services Industries
May 25, 2020
- Missouri Aims to Weed out Meritless Punitive Damage Claims and Reign in Consumer Protection Claims
May 22, 2020
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May 21, 2020
- M&A Deals in the Middle Market After COVID-19
May 21, 2020
- CCPA Enforcement Remains on Track Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
May 21, 2020
- Guidelines to Open Minnesota Restaurants, Bars, Personal Care Services and Outdoor Recreation Businesses; What Business Operators Need to Know
May 21, 2020
- Franchise Times Quotes Mark Williamson on M&A Deals During the Pandemic
May 21, 2020
- Employee Well-being While Working Remotely
May 19, 2020
- USPTO Implements COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
May 19, 2020
- The San Diego Union-Tribune Quotes Daryn McBeth on Payroll Protection Program Terms
May 19, 2020
- Twin Cities Business Quotes Mark Williamson on Mergers and Acquisitions Market
May 15, 2020
- Privacy Issues in Bankruptcy Sales
May 14, 2020
- A Lesson From Tiger King: Corporate Separateness
May 14, 2020
- Tiger King Trademark Troubles
May 14, 2020
- Navigating the COBRA Rules Under the Latest DOL and IRS COVID-19 Relief
May 14, 2020
- Guidance for Reopening Restaurants
May 14, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) update, with our own “Frequently Asked Questions”
May 14, 2020
- Business Class News Interviews Mara Cohara and Eric Swan on Mitigating Litigation Risks as Businesses Reopen
May 14, 2020
- FoodNavigator-USA Quotes Eric Swan on COVID-19 Liability of Food Manufacturers and Retailers
May 13, 2020
- Minnesota Public Radio Interviews Megan Anderson on Working from Home
May 12, 2020
- Webinar: Guidance for Employers on Reopening and Returning to Work
May 12, 2020
- Lathrop GPM’s Luke Meriwether Named to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty
May 11, 2020
- A Small Break for Employers EEO-1 Data Collection Suspended to 2021
May 10, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Named a Client Service Heavyweight
May 8, 2020
- Canadian Underwriter Quotes Kim Winter on COVID-19 Insurance Recovery
May 8, 2020
- Title IX Update: Final Regulations
May 8, 2020
- Nonprofit Alert: IRS Releases New Proposed UBTI “Siloing” Regulations with Slightly More Flexibility, Guidance for Nonprofits
May 7, 2020
- COVID-19 Resources for Franchisors and Distributors
May 6, 2020
- Fourth Circuit Vacates Dismissal of Claims that Franchisor Tortiously Interfered with the Business Relationship of its Franchisees
May 6, 2020
- Connecticut Federal Court Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration in TCPA Class Action Brought by Subway Customers
May 6, 2020
- Federal Court Grants Stay of Employee Misclassification Suit Brought by Janitorial Services Franchisees and Compels Arbitration
May 6, 2020
- Maryland Federal Court Awards Franchisor Permanent Injunction and Attorneys’ Fees as Part of Default Judgment Against Holdover Franchisee
May 6, 2020
- Federal Court Enjoins Terminated Franchisee from Violating Restrictive Covenants, but Declines to Enforce Bond-Waiver in Franchise Agreement
May 6, 2020
- Missouri Federal Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part a Motion to Dismiss Fraud Allegations, but Creates Uphill Battle for Franchisee to Establish Reliance
May 6, 2020
- Federal Court Dismisses ADA Claims Against Franchisor Because the Complaint Failed to Demonstrate the Franchisor Caused the Injury
May 6, 2020
- Michigan Federal Court Enforces Choice of Minnesota Forum
May 6, 2020
- University Business Quotes Kathryn Nash on New Title IX Regulations
May 6, 2020
- KSHB Interviews Brian Woolley on Reopening Businesses
May 5, 2020
- Getting and Staying Paid: Protect Yourself from Preference Liability
May 4, 2020
- Opening for Business? Issues for Employers
May 4, 2020
- More Money More Problems? The Sequel: Should My Company Return The Money It Received from the CARES Act?
May 4, 2020
- Finance & Commerce Quotes Brian Woolley on Reopening Businesses
May 4, 2020
- Finance & Commerce Quotes Kate O’Hara Gasper on Protecting Confidential Information
May 4, 2020
- Canadian Underwriter Quotes Kim Winter on Business Interruption Coverage
May 4, 2020
- Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Losses – Lathrop GPM in the News 2.0
May 3, 2020
- Environmental Alert: Supreme Court Issues Important Superfund Ruling
May 1, 2020
- Employment Alert: New Version of Form I-9 Mandatory Effective May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
- Long-Term Care Providers in the Crosshairs: Minimizing Risk of Liability Under the False Claims Act in the COVID-19 World
April 30, 2020
- DOE Releases Institutional Portion of CARES Act Funding to Higher Education Institutions, Publishes New FAQ for Student Grants Funding
April 30, 2020
- Borrowing from the Future? Tapping Restricted and Endowment Funds in a Down Economy
April 30, 2020
- COVID-19 Leads to New Class Actions
April 30, 2020
- Global Franchise Interviews Carl Zwisler on International Franchise Counsel
April 30, 2020
- St. Louis Business Journal Quotes Andrew Hogenson on Paycheck Protection Program
April 30, 2020
- Trustee Duties and Diligence – Tips for Driving Defensively in the Current Climate
April 30, 2020
- Dallas Morning News Quotes Mara Cohara on Employees Returning to Work
April 29, 2020
- CFO Dive Quotes Mara Cohara on Tort Risks
April 29, 2020
- What Businesses Can Learn From the Privacy Lawsuit Filed Against Zoom
April 28, 2020
- Estate Planning During a Pandemic
April 28, 2020
- IP Alert: USPTO Implements Masking of Email Addresses of Trademark Owners Who Are Represented by Outside Counsel
April 28, 2020
- The Current State of Business Interruption Legislation
April 28, 2020
- Yahoo Finance Features Eric Swan on Potential Rise in Litigation
April 28, 2020
- Minnesota Lawyer Quotes Ryan Palmer on Denial of COVID-19-Related Insurance Claims
April 28, 2020
- The Current State of Business Interruption Legislation
April 27, 2020
- More Money More Whistleblowers? False Claims Act Risks in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 27, 2020
- Legacy & Tax Planning in a Pandemic
April 27, 2020
- No Choice in the Matter – Recent Victory for Lathrop GPM Client to Have Significant Impact on Government Disclosure of Coronavirus-Related Data
April 27, 2020
- Laura Reathaford Named a Top Woman Attorney in Los Angeles
April 27, 2020
- Supreme Court Holds Proof of Willfulness Is Not Required in Trademark Infringement Cases for Recovery of Profits
April 24, 2020
- Legalist’s “Rainmaker” Podcast Features Alex Brown
April 24, 2020
- Chambers USA 2020 Names Lathrop GPM a Top Law Firm, Insurance Recovery Team Earns New Recognition, Franchise Group Ranked Nationwide
April 23, 2020
- The Counter Quotes Ryan Palmer on Post-Pandemic Liquor Regulations
April 23, 2020
- Counterfeits and Brand Protection Amid COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
April 22, 2020
- COVID-19, Employee Protected Concerted Activity, and Labor Unions
April 20, 2020
- Force Majeure and Other Contract Performance Questions
April 20, 2020
- 5 Questions on Managing COVID-19 and Potential Exposures in the Workplace
April 20, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program: What to Do After Receiving a Loan
April 20, 2020
- Implementing and Updating Employee Policies for Remote Work
April 20, 2020
- Raising Capital Post COVID-19
April 20, 2020
- CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions
April 20, 2020
- The New Crime Wave: State Efforts to Investigate COVID-19 Related Crimes
April 20, 2020
- Copyright and Distance Learning in the COVID-19 Environment
April 20, 2020
- Financial Services Update: Extension of Farmer-Lender Mediation Period
April 20, 2020
- Kansas City Business Journal Quotes Kate O’Hara Gasper on Protecting Confidential Data
April 20, 2020
- First Wave of CARES Act Funding to Higher Education Institutions is Announced
April 17, 2020
- Minnesota Enacts “Harmless Error” Rule Relaxing Formalities That Govern the Execution of Wills
April 17, 2020
- St. Louis Business Journal Quotes Andrew Hogenson on PPP Loans
April 17, 2020
- Responding to Employee Reluctance, Refusal or Inability to Remain or Return to Work During the Pandemic
April 16, 2020
- Franchise Times Features Ryan Palmer on COVID-19 Survival
April 16, 2020
- Legacy and Tax Planning Opportunities in a Pandemic
April 16, 2020
- Litigation Pitfalls for Employers in a COVID-19 World
April 14, 2020
- More Money More Problems? CARES Act Stimulus Comes with Potential for Broad Oversight Investigations, Audits, and Enforcement
April 14, 2020
- HHS Pays Out $30 Billion of Relief Funds Based on Medicare Revenue, Indicates Future Distributions will be Based on Medicaid and Other Factors
April 14, 2020
- EPA Response Actions: Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19
April 14, 2020
- Main Street Lending Program Comments Due April 16
April 14, 2020
- Franchise Times Quotes Nancy Sher Cohen on Fighting Denials of COVID-19 Insurance Claims
April 10, 2020
- Bloomberg Law Quotes Bill Ford on Delaying Superfund Work
April 10, 2020
- Detangling the Web: How Providers can Mitigate the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 10, 2020
- Philanthropy in the COVID-19 World: What Gives?*
April 9, 2020
- CARES Act Tax Relief for Businesses
April 9, 2020
- Federal Tax CARES Act Provisions
April 9, 2020
- Canadian Underwriter Quotes Kim Winter on Business Interruption Insurance
April 9, 2020
- Insurance Recovery 101 for Franchisors: Maximizing Your Coverage (Including COVID-19 Related Losses)
April 9, 2020
- Other COVID-19 Resources for Franchisors and Distributors
April 8, 2020
- Franchise Registration States Make Accommodations to Filing Deadlines Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 8, 2020
- Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Issue Expedited Antitrust Procedure and Guidance for Coronavirus Collaborations
April 8, 2020
- Indiana Legislature Adopts Franchise Registration Amendment Requirements
April 8, 2020
- Sixth Circuit Refuses to Compel Arbitration of Antitrust Class Action, Finding No Agreement to Arbitrate
April 8, 2020
- Federal Court Allows to Proceed Dealer’s Claims Against GM Under the Minnesota Vehicle Sale and Distribution Act
April 8, 2020
- California Federal Court Dismisses Dealer’s Robinson-Patman Act and Unfair Competition Claims, Among Others, but Grants Leave to Amend Those Claims
April 8, 2020
- Continuing COVID-19 Related Employment Developments: Modifications to Workers Compensation Coverage and Unemployment Benefits
April 8, 2020
- Employment Alert: Employer Documentation Required to Support New Paid Leaves, and Related Tax Credits, Detailed by DOL and IRS
April 8, 2020
- The Spoon Features Ryan Palmer on Advice for Restaurant Owners
April 7, 2020
- Will Business Interruption Losses From COVID-19 Be Covered By My Insurance?
April 6, 2020
- Estate Planning Tips During a Pandemic
April 6, 2020
- Will Business Interruption Losses From COVID-19 Be Covered By My Insurance?
April 6, 2020
- Local Kansas City Funding for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
April 6, 2020
- Using E-Commerce to Survive COVID-19
April 6, 2020
- COVID 19 – Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secret Protection During the “New Normal”
April 6, 2020
- Jennifer Hannah Receives 2020 Missouri Lawyers Media Women’s Justice Award for Litigation
April 6, 2020
- Health Law Alert: CARES Act Includes Funding Opportunities and Additional Flexibilities for Providers; CMS Makes Accelerated Payment Program Available to All Providers
April 3, 2020
- Food Alert: FDA Eases Enforcement of Nutrition Labeling Rules for the Restaurant Industry
April 2, 2020
- The Invisible Customer: What Owners Should Consider If a Customer Later Tests Positive for COVID-19
April 2, 2020
- COVID-19 Economic Stimulus – State of Minnesota
April 2, 2020
- Law 360 Features Article by Michael Gray on Revisiting Franchise Agreements In Light Of COVID-19.
April 2, 2020
- Environmental Alert: EPA’s Temporary Policy – COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program
April 1, 2020
- Health Law Alert: HHS Grants Midwest States Waiver Requests; CMS Issues Guidance on Stark Law Waivers
April 1, 2020
- 16 Lathrop GPM Attorneys Recognized as Franchise Legal Eagles
April 1, 2020
- COVID-19 – Local Funding for Small Businesses
March 31, 2020
- Health Law Alert: COVID-19 Survival Tips for Physician Practices
March 31, 2020
- Keeping You Up to Date on COVID-19 Employment Issues: Links to Our Alerts
March 30, 2020
- COVID-19 Update: The CARES Act Expands Access to Bankruptcy Relief
March 30, 2020
- COVID-19 Federal Loan Assistance Programs
March 30, 2020
- Nonprofit Alert: CARES Act Provides Relief for Nonprofits
March 30, 2020
- Immigration Alert: DHS Suspends In-Person Inspection Requirement for Form I-9 and Extends Response Time for Notices of Inspection
March 27, 2020
- Corporate & Business Alert: Extension of SEC Filing Requirements; Annual Meetings
March 27, 2020
- Litigation Alert: Tell Me More – Compliance with Open Records Laws Amidst the Coronavirus
March 27, 2020
- Health Law Alert: Federal Agencies Relax Rules with Goal of Aiding Health Care Providers in Delivering Care Remotely
March 26, 2020
- COVID-19 Webinar: The Employer’s Perspective
March 26, 2020
- Employment Alert: DOL Issues Q&A on Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Setting April 1 Effective Date for Paid Leave Provisions
March 25, 2020
- Minnesota Lawyer Features Ryan Palmer on Advice During a Pandemic
March 25, 2020
- HuffPost Quotes Ryan Palmer on Restaurants’ Shift to Delivery and Takeout
March 25, 2020
- Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Losses – Lathrop GPM in the News
March 24, 2020
- Cybersecurity for a Remote Workforce
March 24, 2020
- Nonprofit Alert: COVID-19 – Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofits Providing Disaster Relief
March 24, 2020
- Executive Orders Requiring Stay-At-Home/Shelter-In-Place With Exceptions for “Essential Businesses”
March 24, 2020
- Tax Alert: What Employers and Self-Employed Individuals Need to Know About the Coronavirus Response Act Tax Credits for Emergency Paid Leave
March 23, 2020
- Health Law Alert: Minnesota Approves $200 Million in COVID-19 Emergency Funds for Providers – Emergency Fund Application Deadline Wednesday March 25
March 23, 2020
- St. Cloud Times Quotes Dorraine Larison on the Impact of Coronavirus on Jobs
March 23, 2020
- Nonprofit Alert: Small Business Loans Announced for COVID-19
March 21, 2020
- Super Lawyers Quotes Nancy Sher Cohen on Reviewing Insurance Policies for COVID-19-Related Claims
March 20, 2020
- Health Alert: OCR Issues Guidance to Assist Health Care Providers in the Age of the Coronavirus
March 19, 2020
- Laura Reathaford Interviewed by the Northern California Record on PAGA Litigation
March 19, 2020
- Northern California Record Quotes Laura Reathaford on Expected Increase in PAGA Litigation
March 19, 2020
- Employment Alert: Coronavirus Response Act Provides for Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA Leave
March 18, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Develops COVID-19 Client Response Team
March 18, 2020
- Food on Demand Interviews Ryan Palmer on Restaurant Response to COVID-19
March 18, 2020
- Using Equity Funds to Achieve Health Care Delivery and Financial Goals for Physicians and Medical Practices
March 18, 2020
- Global Franchise Features Article by Michael Sturm on 10 Suggestions for Franchise Systems to Respond to Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
- IFA Features Article by Michael Sturm on Franchise System Responses to Coronavirus
March 16, 2020
- Litigation Alert: COVID-19, Contracts and Force Majeure
March 12, 2020
- OSHA Issues Additional Guidance for Employers in Responding to COVID-19
March 11, 2020
- Proposed Revisions to the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute: What You Need to Know
March 11, 2020
- Franchise Alert: Franchisor’s Response to the Coronavirus Threat
March 6, 2020
- Employment Alert: Coronavirus and the Workplace
March 6, 2020
- 2020 Tax Update
March 5, 2020
- Expanded Depth and Breadth to Serve Clients
March 5, 2020
- Court Dismisses Ostensible Agency Claim on Motion for Reconsideration
March 4, 2020
- Federal Court Dismisses Joint Employer Claim Against Hotel Franchisor
March 4, 2020
- California Federal Court Concludes that Franchisees Are not Entitled to Unpaid Overtime Wages
March 4, 2020
- North Carolina Federal Court Declines to Dismiss FLSA Claim Alleging Franchisor of Convenience Store was Joint Employer
March 4, 2020
- NLRB Issues Final Rule on Joint-Employer Standard
March 4, 2020
- Illinois Federal Court Concludes that Franchisees are not “Consumers” under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
March 4, 2020
- Franchisee’s Misrepresentation Claims Barred by Economic Loss Doctrine
March 4, 2020
- Delaware Federal Court Declines to Dismiss Hotel Guest’s Claims Against Franchisor Based on Alleged Sexual Assault at Turkish Hotel
March 4, 2020
- Class Action Alert: The Not So Sweet Side of Sugar-Based Labeling
March 3, 2020
- Coverage for Coronavirus Claims
March 2, 2020
- New Privacy Guide Published for Businesses, Includes CCPA
February 25, 2020
- The Revised CCPA Regulations: New Provisions Incentivize Early Compliance While Relaxing Key Definitions
February 24, 2020
- Lathrop GPM’s Justin Sallis Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s 2020 Fellows Program
February 24, 2020
- Firm and Five Attorneys Earn World Leading Trademark Honors
February 17, 2020
- Employment Alert: USCIS to Open Registration for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions on March 1, 2020
February 14, 2020
- Patent Litigator Daniel Kadin Joins Lathrop GPM’s Los Angeles Office
February 14, 2020
- Jackson Hobbs Joins Lathrop GPM’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team
February 14, 2020
- Law360 Quotes Laura Reathaford on California Supreme Court Ruling
February 14, 2020
- Franchise Team and Attorneys Named Global Leaders in 2020 Chambers Ranking
February 13, 2020
- Governing in a Time of Change
February 13, 2020
- IP Alert: New USPTO Requirements Mandate a Valid Direct Owner Email Address; Privacy Concerns Raised
February 12, 2020
- Lions and Tigers and Bears In the Workplace??
February 11, 2020
- Bankruptcy Court Rules Default Interest is Not a Penalty Where Triggered by Maturity Default
February 11, 2020
- Privacy Alert: Let the CCPA Class Action Lawsuits Commence
February 11, 2020
- What to Do When You MIGHT Have an Overpayment from Medicare
February 7, 2020
- The Ins, Outs and Legal Considerations of Referral and Marketing Arrangements
February 6, 2020
- Ohio Federal Court Awards Damages to Matco for Breach of Contract, Trademark Infringement, and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
February 4, 2020
- Federal Court Declines to Retroactively Apply Oklahoma Law that Specifies a Franchisor is Not an Employer of its Franchisees’ Employees
February 4, 2020
- California Federal Court Dismisses Joint Employer Claim Against Chick-Fil-A
February 4, 2020
- Missouri Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisee’s Motion to Enforce Settlement and Awards Attorneys’ Fees
February 4, 2020
- Florida Federal Court Agrees that Tim Hortons Properly Terminated Franchisee for Defaulting on Rent Obligation and Grants Permanent Injunction
February 4, 2020
- Federal Court Enjoins Owners of Former Franchisee from Operating Competing Business and Using Franchisor’s Confidential Information
February 4, 2020
- IP Alert: With Brexit Upon Us, Are Your Trademarks in Jeopardy?
January 30, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Earns High Marks on 2020 Corporate Equality Index
January 28, 2020
- The Clock is Ticking: Bankruptcy Orders Denying Relief from the Automatic Stay are Final and Immediately Appealable
January 27, 2020
- Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Minneapolis Minimum Wage Ordinance
January 26, 2020
- Recent Case Creates New Risk For A Commercial Lender Who Relies Upon A Judicial Reference Provision To Avoid A Jury
January 23, 2020
- Four Lathrop GPM Attorneys Honored with Missouri Lawyers Awards 2020
January 23, 2020
- Business Insurance Quotes Alexander Brown on Insurer’s Obligation to Defend Printing Services
January 23, 2020
- Title IX/VAWA Training for Adjudicators
January 16, 2020
- NLRB Directs Judge to Approve Settlements in McDonald’s Case Even Though They Do Not Impose Joint Employer Liability
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee Allegations of Unjust Enrichment Under Connecticut Anti-Kickback Statute
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Dismisses Joint Employer Claim for Failure to Plead Facts Related to the Franchisor’s Purported Control of Franchisee’s Employee
January 15, 2020
- Department of Labor Releases Final Joint Employer Rule
January 15, 2020
- Another Federal Court Denies, in Part, Motion to Dismiss in No-Poach Case
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Voids Contractual Limitations Period and Holds Franchisor’s Claims Are Timely
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Concludes that Release Does Not Violate the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act
January 15, 2020
- Bankruptcy Court Modifies Automatic Stay to Allow Litigation Against Former Franchisee to Proceed in Another Forum
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Denies Motions to Dismiss Vicarious Liability for Sex Trafficking
January 15, 2020
- Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order in Favor of Franchisor but Emphasizes Need for Showing of Independent Economic Value of Trade Secrets
January 15, 2020
- U.S. DOL Publishes Final Rule on Joint Employer Liability Under the FLSA
January 15, 2020
- Estate Planning Alert: Impact of the SECURE Act on Inherited IRAs
January 15, 2020
- Cameron Garrison Quoted in Kansas City Business Journal on Record-Breaking Year for Law Firm Mergers
January 15, 2020
- The Journal of the Kansas Bar Association Features Artificial Intelligence Article by Robert Lambrechts
January 13, 2020
- Cameron Garrison Talks to the Kansas City Business Journal About the Launch of Lathrop GPM
January 10, 2020
- Missouri Legislative Forecast Breakfast – Columbia, Missouri
January 10, 2020
- Welcome to the New Year Required Changes to Wage and Hour Laws
January 7, 2020
- Effective Jan. 1: Lathrop Gage and Gray Plant Mooty Now Lathrop GPM
January 2, 2020
- Lathrop GPM Promotes Seven Attorneys to Partnership
January 2, 2020
- Law360 Quotes Laura Labeots, Ph.D. on “Patents to Watch in 2020”
January 1, 2020
- Ninth Circuit Vacates Arbitration Award Because of Arbitrator’s Failure to Disclose Ownership in Arbitral Forum
December 11, 2019
- Third Circuit Upholds Manufacturer’s Motion to Compel Arbitration
December 11, 2019
- Seventh Circuit Reverses District Court, Awards Attorneys’ Fees Under Lanham Act in “Exceptional Case” of Trademark Infringement
December 11, 2019
- Eighth Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction Barring North Dakota from Implementing Amendments to its Farm Equipment Dealer Statute
December 11, 2019
- Colorado Federal Court Upholds Retroactive Application of Dealer Statute
December 11, 2019
- Tennessee Federal Court Transfers Venue Pursuant to Forum Selection Clause
December 11, 2019
- Wisconsin Federal Court Applies Fair Dealership Law to Informal Distributorship
December 11, 2019
- Workplace Tips for the Holiday Season
November 24, 2019
- This Holiday Season, Beware the Unpaid Volunteer
November 17, 2019
- Michigan Federal Court Grants Domino’s Motion To Compel Arbitration And Dismiss Franchisee’s Employees’ Anti-Trust Claims
November 6, 2019
- Bankruptcy Court Concludes That A Franchisor’s Right To Injunctive Relief For A Covenant Not To Compete Constituted A Claim Under Bankruptcy Law
November 6, 2019
- Florida Federal Court Dismisses TCPA Class Action Suit Against Franchisor for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
November 6, 2019
- Federal Court In Pennsylvania Dismisses Hotel Guest’s Vicarious Liability Suit for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
November 6, 2019
- Court Enforces Franchisor’s Forum Selection Clause
November 6, 2019
- Delaware Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Equal Credit Opportunity Act Claim
November 6, 2019
- Court Finds Year-Long Wait Undermines Showing of Irreparable Harm in Motion for Injunction
November 6, 2019
- Franchisor Obtains Injunction Against Former Franchisee From Continuing To Use Marks And Proprietary Recipes And Procedures
November 6, 2019
- Updates Surrounding California’s AB-5
November 6, 2019
- Driver Safety Programs and Distracted Driving Initiatives OSHA Pushes to Reduce the Risk of Serious Injury and Company Losses
October 24, 2019
- Supreme Court Hears Argument in Cases that Could Reshape Employment Discrimination Landscape
October 17, 2019
- Increased FLSA Threshold for White Collar Exemptions Takes Effect at the Start of the New Year
October 10, 2019
- Ninth Circuit Agrees That Mcdonald’s Is Not A Joint Employer
October 8, 2019
- Second Circuit Upholds Arbitration Agreement In Prospective Francisee’s Application
October 8, 2019
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration where Arbitration Clause was not Assumed in Writing as Part of Prior Transfer
October 8, 2019
- Eleventh Circuit Enforces Indemnification Provision Against Franchisee
October 8, 2019
- Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion to Stay Enforcement of Preliminary Injunction Pending Interlocutory Appeal
October 8, 2019
- Jersey Mike’s Settles Washington Antipoaching Case; Agrees to Remove Antipoaching Provisions Nationwide and Pay $150k
October 8, 2019
- Franchisor Granted Summary Judgment in Slip and Fall Case
October 8, 2019
- Washington State Supreme Court Provides Guidance as to What “Fair And Reasonable Price” Means Under The Franchise Investment Protection Act
October 8, 2019
- California Legislature Passes AB-5
October 8, 2019
- Bringing Excess Insurance Carriers to the Settlement Table
September 23, 2019
- Overtime on Split-Day Pay Employer Beware
September 19, 2019
- Nancy Sher Cohen Covers Trends in Insurance Recoveries Litigation
September 17, 2019
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Lost Profit Award because Contractual Damages Limitation Provision was Unconscionable
September 11, 2019
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of International Distributor’s Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claims Against Automobile Manufacturer
September 11, 2019
- New York Court Rules Delivery Drivers Independent Contractors, Not Employees, for Purposes of FLSA and New York Labor Law
September 11, 2019
- Federal Court Concludes That Termination of Distribution Agreement Fell Outside of New Jersey Franchise Practices Act and Antitrust Claims
September 11, 2019
- Federal Court Concludes That Removal Of Administrative Hearing To Federal Court Not Permitted In Wisconsin Dealer Dispute
September 11, 2019
- Federal Court Finds that Wholesale Distributor’s Claims Under the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act Claims Are Time-Barred
September 11, 2019
- Mississippi Supreme Court Clarifies Time Frame for Automobile Dealers to Challenge Terminations
September 11, 2019
- NLRB Strengthens Employers Right to Bar Non-Employee Protests
August 27, 2019
- EEOC Released FAQs on EEO-1 Reporting, Including Guidance on Reporting Non-Binary Employees
August 22, 2019
- New Compliance Tools From the Department of Labor
August 15, 2019
- Minneapolis Passes Wage Theft Ordinance, Adding Requirements Beyond State Law
August 8, 2019
- Michigan Federal Court First to Dismiss Anti-poaching Claims
August 7, 2019
- Franchisor Obtains Injunction Against Former Franchisee
August 7, 2019
- Washington Federal Court Compels Arbitration in Colorado
August 7, 2019
- Kentucky Federal Court Enforces Forum-Selection Clause After Franchisor Moved Headquarters to California
August 7, 2019
- Court Denies Temporary Restraining Order to Franchisee Terminated for Failing Health Inspections
August 7, 2019
- North Carolina Federal Court Denies Franchisor Injunctive Relief Based on Terminated Franchisee’s Covenant Against Competition
August 7, 2019
- Illinois Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Franchisor’s Noncompete Claims
August 7, 2019
- Do Your Employees Know When Their Commissions and Bonuses are Earned? Dealing with Minnesotas New Wage Theft Statute
July 25, 2019
- Minneapolis Wants a Piece of the Wage Theft Pie
July 21, 2019
- The Top 5 Pitfalls in D&O Liability Policies
July 14, 2019
- Missouri Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Individual Arbitration in Antipoaching Class Action
July 9, 2019
- Delaware Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Claim
July 9, 2019
- New York Federal Court Enjoins Former Subway Franchisee From Using Similar Marks After Termination
July 9, 2019
- Texas Federal Court Denies Area Franchisee’s Request for Temporary Restraining Order
July 9, 2019
- Florida Federal Court Enjoins Former Tim Hortons’ Franchisee From Infringing Marks
July 9, 2019
- Nevada Federal Court Vacates Entry of Default Against Franchisor
July 9, 2019
- Gray Plant Mooty Urges Federal Trade Commission to Continue Franchise Rule Without Change
July 9, 2019
- NASAA Adopts New State Cover Sheet Instructions for FDDs
July 9, 2019
- Lessons Learned from Two Recent Seventh Circuit ADA Cases
July 1, 2019
- Record-Breaking Flooding in the Midwest Likely Means a Flood of Business Interruption Claims, Too
June 18, 2019
- Minnesotas New Wage Theft Law: Are You Prepared?
June 17, 2019
- Fifth Circuit Holds Multiple Insurers Liable for Civil Rights Lawsuit
June 10, 2019
- Employer Must Timely Assert a Title VII Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies Defense or Waives the Defense
June 6, 2019
- Supreme Court Holds That Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Does Not Deprive The Licensee of Its Rights to the Trademarks
June 4, 2019
- Ninth Circuit Disregards <em>Patterson</em> in Finding <em>Dynamex</em> “ABC Test”Applies to Decades-Old Franchise Dispute
June 4, 2019
- Franchisee’s Motion to Enjoin Termination Denied for Failure to Establish Irreparable Harm
June 4, 2019
- Kentucky Federal Court Partially Grants Franchisor’s Request for a Preliminary Injunction
June 4, 2019
- Federal Court in Michigan Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Anti-Poaching Complaint
June 4, 2019
- Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Explains DOJ Filings in Anti-Poaching Cases
June 4, 2019
- Pennsylvania Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
June 4, 2019
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss or Compel Arbitration of Franchisee’s Claims
June 4, 2019
- Court Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
June 4, 2019
- Alabama Legislature Adjourns Before Taking Up Comprehensive Franchise Relationship Bill
June 4, 2019
- Much Ado About Little Numerous Employment-Related Bills Stall Out in Minnesota Legislature
May 23, 2019
- Independent Contractor vs. Employee The Tug of War Continues
May 7, 2019
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Grant of Summary Judgment in Favor of Franchisor on Malicious Litigation Counterclaim
May 1, 2019
- Ninth Circuit Vacates Judgment Dismissing Franchisees’ Misclassification Claims and Request for Injunctive Relief
May 1, 2019
- Department Of Labor Proposes A Different Joint Employer Rule
May 1, 2019
- Sanctions Reissued Against Franchisee For Breach Of Consent Injunction After Third Circuit Remand
May 1, 2019
- Court Grants Summary Judgment on Breach of Contract Claim After Finding No Contract
May 1, 2019
- Injunction Requiring Compliance With System Standards Upheld
May 1, 2019
- Georgia Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court’s Denial of Franchisor’s Motion for Directed Verdict on Advertising Fees Claim
May 1, 2019
- Washington No-poaching Cases Settle Following Amicus Briefs
May 1, 2019
- Alabama Introduces Comprehensive Franchise Relationship Bill
May 1, 2019
- Washington State to Enact Law Regulating Noncompetes
May 1, 2019
- EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Deadline Set
April 25, 2019
- NYC Prohibits Pre-Employment Marijuana TestingIs Minnesota Next?
April 17, 2019
- EEO-1 Pay Data Reporting Update
April 14, 2019
- RIMS 2019 – Will We See You In Boston?
April 11, 2019
- Supreme Court Bars Courts from Deciding “Wholly Groundless” Claims of Arbitrability
April 3, 2019
- Sixth Circuit Holds Medical Device Manufacturer Did Not Breach Distributor Agreement or Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
April 3, 2019
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Dismissing Dealer’s Discrimination Claims
April 3, 2019
- Wisconsin Federal Court Refuses to Apply State Franchise Law Requirements to Dealer-Distributor Relationship
April 3, 2019
- Antiwaiver Statute Defeats Choice of Law Provision in Contract Entered Into Eight Years Before Statute’s Enactment
April 3, 2019
- Furniture Retailer’s Antitrust Claims Against Manufacturer are Dismissed, but Claims for Breach of Contract Survive
April 3, 2019
- Florida Federal Court Partially Denies Distributor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Statutory Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Claims
April 3, 2019
- Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Judgment for Distributor on Protected Accounts
April 3, 2019
- DOL Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Overtime Rule
March 12, 2019
- Franchisee’s Employee Pleads Plausible Joint-Employer Claim
March 5, 2019
- Federal Court Holds Ohio Business Opportunity Law Does Not Void Entire Arbitration Clause
March 5, 2019
- California Court Finds Arbitration Agreement Enforceable Despite Procedural Defects
March 5, 2019
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Dispute Related to Area Developer’s Renewal Rights
March 5, 2019
- Majority of Area Representatives’ Claims Permitted to Proceed Against Franchisor and its Officers
March 5, 2019
- North Carolina Court of Appeals Affirms That Contractual Limitations Period Begins to Run When Franchisees Signed Agreements
March 5, 2019
- New Discrimination Laws Take Effect in New York and Portland
March 5, 2019
- Federal Appeals Court Issues Rare FCRA Decision (Spoiler Alert: Its Not Good for Employers)
February 24, 2019
- DOJ Will File Statement Supporting Application of the Rule of Reason to No-Poaching Clauses in Franchise Agreements
February 6, 2019
- NLRB Overrules 2014 <em>Fedex</em> Decision and Returns Independent Contractor Analysis to Common Law Test
February 6, 2019
- California Court Finds Franchisor Is Not Joint Employer, but Denies Summary Judgment on Ostensible Agency Theory
February 6, 2019
- Ohio Federal Court Approves $1 Million Wage And Hour Class Action Settlement Involving Franchisee and Franchisor
February 6, 2019
- Class Certification Granted in Employee Misclassification Case
February 6, 2019
- Ohio Federal Court Preliminarily Enjoins Franchisee’s Breach of Post-Termination Covenant Against Competition
February 6, 2019
- Former Franchisee Held in Contempt of Preliminary Injunction Order
February 6, 2019
- California Federal Court Grants Dealer’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Under PMPA
February 6, 2019
- Court Upholds Arbitration Award Concluding That Termination of License Agreement Was Not “Enforcement” of the Agreement
February 6, 2019
- New Jersey Appellate Court Denies Former Franchisee’s Challenge to Settlement Agreement
February 6, 2019
- Independent Contractor Test Changed Again by NLRB
January 31, 2019
- The Interaction of Unauthorized Absences Under an Attendance Policy and a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
January 27, 2019
- The Exempt Salary Requirement Under the Overtime Rules The Saga Continues
January 17, 2019
- Remember the New Minimum Wage Rules (And Dont Forget Local Ordinances While Youre At It)
January 13, 2019
- Cyber Insurance: Something All Businesses Should Consider
January 9, 2019
- Texas Court Requires More Facts Before Deciding Whether State Franchise Act Claims are Barred by Choice of Law Provision
January 9, 2019
- Franchisor Fails to Secure Trade Dress and Noncompete Injunction Against Ex-Franchisee
January 9, 2019
- District Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Noncompete Provision Against Franchisee
January 9, 2019
- Michigan Federal Court Denies Venue-Based Motion to Dismiss or Transfer
January 9, 2019
- Louisiana Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Last-Minute Attempt to Avoid Arbitration
January 9, 2019
- Franchisee Compelled to Arbitrate Post-Expiration Dispute
January 9, 2019
- Court Finds That Domino’s Pizza is Not a Joint Employer
January 9, 2019
- Court Rejects <em>Per Se</em> Theory but Allows Anti-Poaching Class Action to Proceed Based on Quick-Look Doctrine
January 9, 2019
- D.C. Circuit Embraces “Indirect Control” and “Reserved Right” Joint Employer Standard, but Remands <em>Browning-Ferris</em> Case to NLRB
January 9, 2019
- A Judge Rules the Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional, But Law Remains in Effect for Now
December 20, 2018
- Lathrop Gage Partners Profiled for Wrongful Conviction Insurance Recoveries
December 12, 2018
- Don’t Let Your Insurance Coverage Go Up in Smoke: Hot Topic Advice From a Cannabis Insurance Broker
December 6, 2018
- Avoiding Workplace Holiday Headaches
December 6, 2018
- Statements to Retailer’s Representatives Were “Published”For Purposes of Slander Claims Under New York Law
December 5, 2018
- Seventh Circuit Finds Distributor’s Claims Time-Barred By Statutes of Limitations
December 5, 2018
- Iowa Federal Court Upholds Choice of Law Provision, Dismisses California Unfair Competition Claim
December 5, 2018
- Equipment Manufacturer Defeats Claims Under Minnesota and Wisconsin Dealer Statutes
December 5, 2018
- Court Finds Distributor Is Not a Dealership Under Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
December 5, 2018
- Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Putative Class Action Lawsuit Under California’s Unfair Practices Act
December 5, 2018
- Court Decides Distributor’s Antitrust Claim Does Not Relate to Distributor Agreement, Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration
December 5, 2018
- Federal Court Denies Hyundai’s Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Counterclaims Finding a Relevant Market In Replacement Parts for Hyundai Automobiles
December 5, 2018
- California Federal Court Dismisses Distributor’s Antitrust Claims Against a Competitor
December 5, 2018
- Kansas Federal District Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Motion to Dismiss Epipen Antitrust Class Action
December 5, 2018
- Court Grants in Part Dealer’s Motion to Amend Its Contract-Based Claims
December 5, 2018
- Product Recall Insurance Issues
November 28, 2018
- St. Paul Joins $15 Minimum Wage Movement
November 15, 2018
- Wage and Hour Issues During Frightful Weather
November 8, 2018
- Tenth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Department of Labor’s Complaint Against Franchisor for Alleged Misclassification of Employees Under FLSA
November 7, 2018
- Texas Federal Court Grants Franchisee’s Motion to Remand
November 7, 2018
- Franchisee’s Complaint Dismissed Due to Insufficient Allegations
November 7, 2018
- Colorado Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Breach of Contract Counterclaim That Was Based On the Implied Covenant of Good Faith And Fair Dealing
November 7, 2018
- Court Allows Insurance Agent to Pursue Connecticut Franchise Act Claim Against Allstate
November 7, 2018
- Economic Loss Doctrine Does Not Bar Claim That Franchisor Promised to Mediate Franchisee Dispute
November 7, 2018
- Delaware Bankruptcy Court Finds That Franchise Agreements Were Not Terminated Prior to Bankruptcy Petition
November 7, 2018
- Investors’ Vicarious Liability Claims Against RE/MAX Allowed to Proceed Under Apparent Authority Theory
November 7, 2018
- Franchisor Entitled to Only Portion of Accounting Records Requested in Discovery
November 7, 2018
- Review of FTC Franchise Rule Will Begin by December
November 7, 2018
- Financial Accounting Standards Board Releases Guidance for Franchise Industry Implementation of Revenue Recognition Rules
November 7, 2018
- Federal Agencies Update FMLA and FCRA Forms
November 1, 2018
- Whats the Latest on Joint Employer Liability? The NLRB Issues a Proposed Rule That Would Return to a Narrower Standard
October 21, 2018
- A Refresher on Employee Voting Rights
October 11, 2018
- S.D.N.Y. Dismisses Franchisee’s Fraud Claims Based on Acts Occurring After Contracting
October 2, 2018
- Defendants Granted Summary Judgment on Trademark Infringement Claim
October 2, 2018
- Court Transfers Franchisee’s Second-Filed Action
October 2, 2018
- Filing Amended FDD Registration Application in California Requires Redisclosure
October 2, 2018
- North Carolina Federal Court Holds Terminated Franchisee in Contempt for Violating Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Nonsolicitation Covenant
October 2, 2018
- Illinois Federal Court Awards Franchisor Preliminary Injunction and Compels Arbitration
October 2, 2018
- Federal Court Enforces Liquidated Damages Provision Under Washington Law
October 2, 2018
- Five Ways to Maximize Insurance Recovery in the Immediate Aftermath of Florence
September 20, 2018
- Pending California Amendment Would Make it Easier for Sexual Harassment Claims in California to Advance
September 19, 2018
- U.S. DOL Issues Six New Opinion Letters
September 16, 2018
- Fourth Circuit Vacates Franchisee’s Award of Lost Profits Due to Lack of Consideration
September 12, 2018
- Wendy’s May Be Liable Under Title VII as Joint Employer
September 12, 2018
- ALJ Rejects Proposed Settlement in Mcdonald’s Joint Employer Litigation
September 12, 2018
- Maine Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion For TRO
September 12, 2018
- Employee’s Sherman Act Claim Based on Anti‐Poaching Agreement Allowed to Continue Against Jimmy John’s
September 12, 2018
- Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Termination of Franchise Executives for Pursuit of Another Franchise Opportunity
September 12, 2018
- Collection of Royalty Fees Under Franchise Agreement Subject to Gross Receipts Tax in New Mexico
September 12, 2018
- NASAA Proposes New State Cover Sheets to FDDs
September 12, 2018
- Student Loan Debt Preventing Your Employees from Saving for Retirement? There May Be a Solution
September 3, 2018
- Members of Congress Introduce Paid Leave and Flexible Work Bills
August 23, 2018
- Avoiding Restrictive Covenant Problems Simple Steps That Can Save You Heartache and Expense
August 15, 2018
- North Carolina Federal Court Compels Dealer to Arbitrate Claims in Minnesota
August 8, 2018
- Franchisee Must Exhaust Administrative Remedies Before Filing Action in State Court
August 8, 2018
- Distributor Cannot Proceed With Duplicative Lawsuit
August 8, 2018
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Antitrust Claims for Failure to Plead That Exclusive Dealing Agreements Foreclosed Competition
August 8, 2018
- Texas Court Partially Grants Mattress Retailer’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Claims Brought by Manufacturers
August 8, 2018
- New Jersey Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Immediate Termination
August 8, 2018
- Wholesaler Liable for Violation of Arkansas Farm Equipment Retailer Law
August 8, 2018
- Court Partially Grants Injunction to Block Distributor Termination
August 8, 2018
- Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Based on Franchisee’s Use of Franchisor’s Trademarks at Unauthorized Location
August 8, 2018
- Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Contractual Provision Allowing Franchisee to Rebrand
August 8, 2018
- Social Engineering Cyber Coverage: Protecting Your Company from the Human Factor
August 5, 2018
- Pay Equity: A Growing Priority in the #MeToo Era
August 2, 2018
- Former Partner Loses Millions by Violating Non-Compete
July 19, 2018
- Indiana Federal Court Grants Dismissal of Allegations of Fraud, Franchise Act Violations, and Practices Act Violations
July 11, 2018
- Federal Court Finds Washington’s Franchisee Bill of Rights Provides Franchisees Recourse Only Under the Consumer Protection Act
July 11, 2018
- Termination Upheld Under Plain Language of Franchise Agreements
July 11, 2018
- Illinois Federal Court Enforces One-Year Contractual Limitations Period
July 11, 2018
- Franchisee Fails to State Claim for Constructive Termination
July 11, 2018
- Court Allows Former Employee’s Antitrust Claim Challenging “No-Hire” Clause in Mcdonald’s Franchise Agreement to Proceed
July 11, 2018
- Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Franchisee Operating Competing Ice Cream Shop
July 11, 2018
- New Mexico Federal Court Denies Franchisees’ Request for a Temporary Restraining Order
July 11, 2018
- Franchisee Cannot Recover Attorneys’ Fees After Franchisor’s Voluntary Dismissal
July 11, 2018
- Federal Court Upholds Clause Selecting South Carolina Venue
July 11, 2018
- U.S. Supreme Court Expands Sales Tax Nexus
July 11, 2018
- New Investigations of Franchisors’ Anti-Poaching Practices Announced
July 11, 2018
- California Brings GDPR to the USA
July 11, 2018
- Ninth Circuit Says Excess Insurers Must Participate in Early Settlement Negotiations
July 10, 2018
- Sick and Safe Time Leave Reaches Northern Minnesota
July 9, 2018
- A BREAK IN THE DAM: U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES PUBLIC UNIONS MAY NO LONGER COMPEL PAYMENTS FROM NON-MEMBERS
June 26, 2018
- Class Action Tolling in the Wake of China AgritechThe Good and the Bad for Employers
June 25, 2018
- Missouri Awards “All-Sums” for Nooter’s Long-Tail Liability
June 18, 2018
- Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers in Employment Agreements
June 5, 2018
- Continued Performance of Expired Franchise Agreement Justifies Enforcement of Noncompete Provision Against New Competing Business
June 5, 2018
- Court Denies Injunction After Franchisor Fails to Show Breach of Franchise Agreement
June 5, 2018
- Michigan Federal Court Denies Motion to Enjoin Related Proceedings Pending in Texas State Court
June 5, 2018
- New Jersey Federal Court Allows Franchisor to Seek Damages Following Entry of Declaratory Judgment
June 5, 2018
- Forum Selection Clause Does Not Survive Termination
June 5, 2018
- Northern District of Georgia Dismisses Claims That Franchisor, Franchisees, and Contractors Comprised an “Enterprise” Under Rico
June 5, 2018
- Appeals Court Rejects Franchisee’s “Unclean Hands” Defense
June 5, 2018
- Case Remanded for New Trial Due to Prejudicial Closing Statements by Opposing Counsel
June 5, 2018
- License Agreement Is Not a Personal Services Contract
June 5, 2018
- Shareholder of Named Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Franchisor’s Costs of Defending Class Action Initiated by Corporate Franchisee
June 5, 2018
- NLRB Chair Confirms Board Will Do Rare Rulemaking on Joint Employer Standard
June 5, 2018
- The Absolute Pollution Exclusion: The Missouri Supreme Court Weighs In
May 31, 2018
- EEOC Issues New Publications Regarding Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
May 31, 2018
- ALI’s Insurance Law Project
May 20, 2018
- The NLRB Finds Terminations Following Employees Group Emails Regarding Workplace Concerns Violated the NLRA
May 20, 2018
- California Supreme Court Establishes New Employee-Friendly Misclassification Standard
May 13, 2018
- Court Holds That Termination of Franchise Agreements Did Not Breach Contracts or Violate California Law
May 3, 2018
- Federal Court Holds That Franchisee’s Refusal to Install a New POS System Is Valid Grounds for Termination
May 3, 2018
- Browning-Ferris Appeal Reinstated Because of “Extraordinary Circumstances” Surrounding NLRB Joint-Employer Standard
May 3, 2018
- Federal Court in Indiana Rejects Underreporting Claim Based on Estimated Gross Sales
May 3, 2018
- Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Franchisor’s Summary Judgment Motion
May 3, 2018
- Court Rejects Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Fraud Claims Under Pennsylvania’s “Gist of the Action” Doctrine
May 3, 2018
- Court Denies Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award Under Arbitrator Misconduct and “Exceeding Powers” Standards of Review
May 3, 2018
- Tennessee Federal District Court Refuses to Overturn Arbitration Award in Favor of Franchisee
May 3, 2018
- New FDA Menu Labeling Rules Take Effect on May 7, 2018
May 3, 2018
- Legislation Proposed to Significantly Alter Minnesota Sexual Harassment Law
May 3, 2018
- We’re Not Afraid to Talk About Privilege
April 26, 2018
- Tip Pooling
April 11, 2018
- Coffee and Cancer Warnings in California
April 9, 2018
- Must Policyholders Exhaust All Underlying Policies Before Pursuing Excess?
April 5, 2018
- Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment on “Substancial Change in Competitive Circumstances” Claim Under Minnesota Statutes
April 4, 2018
- North Dakota District Court Enjoins Enforcement of Amended Farm Equipment Dealership Law
April 4, 2018
- Florida Federal Court Dismisses Dealer’s Fraud Claims Stemming from End of Product Line
April 4, 2018
- Court Finds Exclusivity Agreements with Distributors May Give Rise to Anticompetitive Conduct Claim Against Dominant Manufacturer
April 4, 2018
- Court Dismisses Tortious Interference Claim Brought by Distributor Against Competitor
April 4, 2018
- Federal Court in Wisconsin Awards Plaintiff Damages on Breach of Exclusive Distributor Contract
April 4, 2018
- Employer That Failed to Pay Overtime Also Found Liable Under the National Labor Relations Act for Interfering with Protected Employee Rights
March 28, 2018
- Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds That Transgender Discrimination Is Unlawful Under Title VII
March 25, 2018
- Cyber Insurance – What You Don’t Know COULD Hurt You!
March 19, 2018
- Testing, Testing: The U.S. Department of Labor is Testing a Wage and Hour Self-Reporting Program
March 13, 2018
- FTC Franchise Rule Scheduled for Review in 2018
March 7, 2018
- NLRB Vacates <em>Hy-brand</em>, Returns to <em>Browning-Ferris</em> Joint Employer Standard
March 7, 2018
- Federal Court in California Denies Plaintiffs Summary Judgment on Joint Employer Claim
March 7, 2018
- Missouri Federal Court Enjoins Terminated Franchisees’ Competing Businesses in Two H&R Block Cases
March 7, 2018
- Federal Court Grants Franchisor a Preliminary Injunction Preventing Trademark Infringement
March 7, 2018
- Franchisor Allowed to Proceed With Lost Future Royalties Claim in Southern District of Florida
March 7, 2018
- Maryland Federal Court Holds Attorneys’ Fees Provision Did Not Apply to Franchisees’ Precontractual Tort Claims
March 7, 2018
- District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Franchisor, Dismissing Its Former Employee’s Claim for Indemnification of Legal Fees in a Criminal Investigation
March 7, 2018
- Georgia Court of Appeals Upholds Arbitration Agreement
March 7, 2018
- Supreme Court Clarifies Narrow Definition of Whistleblower Under Dodd-Frank Act
February 25, 2018
- Federal Judge Rules that Grubhub Drivers are Independent Contractors, Not Employees
February 19, 2018
- Eleventh Circuit Confirms That Franchisor’s Breach of Franchise Agreement Does Not Relieve a Franchisee From Debts Incurred in Purchasing the Franchise
February 6, 2018
- Seventh Circuit Awards Franchisor Attorneys’ Fees as Sanction Against Franchisee’s Vexatious Post-Arbitration Litigation
February 6, 2018
- Court Upholds Prohibition on Advertising Halal Chicken, Affirming Franchisor’s Broad Control Over Ads
February 6, 2018
- Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Franchisee’s Admissions That There Was No Misrepresentation
February 6, 2018
- Federal Court Finds Franchisor Not To Be Joint Employer of Subfranchisee’s Employee
February 6, 2018
- Responding to Gray Plant Mooty’s Comments, Virginia Regulator Changes Substantial Investment Exemption Proposal
February 6, 2018
- Trade Secrets Lawsuits Keep Trending Up: Are You Minding the Store?
January 25, 2018
- First Sick Leave Settlement Reached in Minneapolis
January 22, 2018
- Insurance Coverage for Civil Rights Abuse Cases: an Introduction to the “Trigger Issue”
January 18, 2018
- Employer Beware: Your Current Bonus Program May Be Irrevocable
January 17, 2018
- Fourth Circuit Affirms Injunction Enforcing Noncompete From Date of Compliance
January 10, 2018
- NLRB Overrules <em>Browning Ferris</em> Joint Employer Standard
January 10, 2018
- Pennsylvania Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Joint Employer Claims Based on Common Franchise Agreement Provisions
January 10, 2018
- District Court Finds Plaintiff Had No Right to Become a Franchisee
January 10, 2018
- Florida Federal Court Grants Partial Dismissal of Claims Arising From Transfer of Franchise
January 10, 2018
- Arbitration Clause in Rescinded Franchise Agreement Enforced by Maryland Federal Court
January 10, 2018
- Ohio Federal Court Holds Licensor May Assert Lanham Act Claims Without Terminating License Agreement
January 10, 2018
- Floating Forum Selection Clause Insufficient to Confer Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisee Under Florida’s Long-Arm Statute
January 10, 2018
- Maryland Federal Court Denies Cross Motions for Summary Judgment on Further Renewals in Franchise Agreements
January 10, 2018
- Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Consequential Damages Waiver
January 10, 2018
- Wide-Reaching EU General Data Protection Regulation Goes Into Effect on May 25, 2018
January 10, 2018
- Natural Disasters in 2017 Caused Billions in Losses: Are Companies Ready for 2018?
January 4, 2018
- New Tax Law Eliminates Employer Deductions for Certain Types of Sexual Harassment Settlements
January 4, 2018
- Are Your Online Hiring Practices Setting You Up for a Class Action Lawsuit?
December 26, 2017
- In Welcome News for Employers, New NLRB General Counsel Signals Significant Changes Are On The Way
December 11, 2017
- Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Manufacturer on Distributor’s Fraud Claims
December 6, 2017
- Texas Federal Court Denies Distributor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Competitive Activities Counterclaim Despite Absence of Competitive Sales
December 6, 2017
- Franchisor Found Not Liable for Constructive Termination and Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
December 6, 2017
- Wisconsin Federal Court Uses State’s Anti-Forum Shopping Statute of Limitations in Dismissing Accidental Franchise Claim
December 6, 2017
- Manufacturer Violated State Dealer Law by Failing to Comply With the Statute’s Notice and Right-to-Cure Requirements
December 6, 2017
- District Court Grants Summary Judgment for Supplier, Denying Claim That Supplier Unlawfully Refused to Grant Transfer Request
December 6, 2017
- Distributor Limited to Lost Profit Damages Incurred During 90-Day Notice Period
December 6, 2017
- Robinson-Patman Act Claim Survives Summary Judgment in Price Discrimination Suit Against Maker of 5-Hour Energy
December 6, 2017
- NLRB Nearing Full Capacity Under New Leadership, But Questions Still Remain
December 3, 2017
- New EEOC Online Filing Portal Up and Running
November 26, 2017
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Due to Failure to Mediate
November 8, 2017
- Texas Federal District Court Denies Post-Termination Motion for Preliminary Injunction
November 8, 2017
- Court Enforces Noncompete Agreement Using Rule of Reason
November 8, 2017
- De Facto Franchisee’s Contacts With Franchisor Not Sufficient to Confer Personal Jurisdiction
November 8, 2017
- Termination Upheld Despite Franchisee’s Expressed Willingness to Pay
November 8, 2017
- Court Enforces Personal Guaranty
November 8, 2017
- California District Court Dismisses Fraud Complaint Against Franchisor for Failure to Meet Heightened Pleading Standards
November 8, 2017
- Oregon Court Affirms Ruling That Franchisees Are Employees of Franchisor for Purposes of Unemployment Insurance Tax
November 8, 2017
- State of Virginia Proposes Substantial Investment Exemption to Franchise Registration Law
November 8, 2017
- SBA Establishes Franchise Directory, Allows New Negotiated SBA Addenda, and Eliminates Lender Duties to Independently Determine Whether Business Eligibility Requirements Are Satisfied
November 8, 2017
- Another Twist on Overtime Rule Saga: DOL Appeals from an Apparent Win
November 5, 2017
- Best Practices to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment
October 22, 2017
- Franchisee’s Misclassification Claim Barred by Res Judicata
October 11, 2017
- Seventh Circuit Interprets Anti-Discrimination Obligations Under Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act
October 11, 2017
- A Fee Charged by a Franchisor to a Designated Supplier, Which Is Passed Along by the Supplier in the Price It Charges Franchisees for Products, Is Not a Fee Imposed by the Franchisor on Franchisees
October 11, 2017
- Noncompete Extended to Cover Familial Nonsignatories
October 11, 2017
- Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Request for a Preliminary Injunction Finding No Likelihood of Irreparable Harm
October 11, 2017
- Franchise Agreement’s Post-Term Noncompete Withstands Franchisee’s Motion to Dismiss in Colorado District Court
October 11, 2017
- Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Vicarious Liability Claims Brought by Franchisee’s Customer
October 11, 2017
- Federal Court Dismisses Price Discrimination and Unlawful Tying Claims Against Franchisor
October 11, 2017
- Arizona Federal Court Refuses to Enforce Franchise Agreements’ Choice of Law and Forum Selection Clauses
October 11, 2017
- Michigan Court Dismisses Earnings Claims With Prejudice
October 11, 2017
- Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Class Action Claim Granted
October 11, 2017
- Employees Found to Have a Private Right of Action under Minnesota Tip Pooling Law
October 11, 2017
- Its Budget Planning Time Minimum Wage Adjustments are Coming to Minnesota in 2018
September 28, 2017
- Minneapolis Sick Leave Ordinance Survives Appeal, but Extraterritorial Injunction Remains
September 21, 2017
- Seventh Circuit Reverses Class Certification and Settlement Related to Subway’s “Footlongs”
September 13, 2017
- Maryland District Court Enforces Forum Selection Clause
September 13, 2017
- Federal Court Finds Sufficient Evidence of Joint-Employer Relationship to Survive Motion to Dismiss
September 13, 2017
- Pennsylvania Court Dismisses Cases Claiming Franchisor Is Joint Employer
September 13, 2017
- Franchisor Dismissed From Customer Discrimination Case
September 13, 2017
- Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Emotional Distress Suit Against Franchisor
September 13, 2017
- Court Grants Franchisor Summary Judgment on Franchisee’s Tortious Interference Counterclaim
September 13, 2017
- Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Efforts to Compel Arbitration
September 13, 2017
- Procedural Disputes Subject to Arbitration
September 13, 2017
- Court Denies Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award Under Evident Partiality and Exceeding Power Standards of Review
September 13, 2017
- Federal Judge Strikes Down Obama Administrations FLSA Overtime Rule
September 6, 2017
- How Can Employers Better Prepare for Natural Disasters?
August 30, 2017
- EEOC Ordered to Reconsider Wellness Regulations
August 27, 2017
- Federal Labor Law May Be an Important Factor in Your Decision To Terminate an Employee for Racist Conduct.
August 16, 2017
- It Just Got a Bit Easier for Minnesota Employees to Blow the Whistle
August 9, 2017
- Employer Held Liable in Tip Pooling Class Action
August 6, 2017
- Court Denies Class Certification in Price Discrimination Case Against the Maker of 5-Hour Energy
August 2, 2017
- Sixth Circuit Finds Ownership Change Provision in Franchise Agreement Consistent with Ohio Law
August 2, 2017
- Third Circuit Clarifies Test to Establish Trademark Ownership in Disputes Between Manufacturers and Distributors
August 2, 2017
- Court Denies Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony on Lost Profits
August 2, 2017
- Dealer Fails to State Fradulent Concealment Claim Against Manufacturer Seeking to Open New Location
August 2, 2017
- Claim for Breach of Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Arising Out of Termination Allowed to Proceed
August 2, 2017
- DOL Files Brief in Overtime Rule Appeal Seeking to Reaffirm Its Authority to Establish an Exempt Salary Level Test
July 13, 2017
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Franchisee’s Complaint for Alleged Intentional Interference With Economic Relations
July 12, 2017
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Kentucky Consumer Protection Act Claim
July 12, 2017
- Addendum Replacing Liquidated Damages Provision Precludes Summary Judgment on Franchisor’s Breach of Contract Claims
July 12, 2017
- Federal Court in California Denies Class Certification to Franchisees Claiming to be Employees
July 12, 2017
- Franchisee Denied Injunction to Block Software Upgrade
July 12, 2017
- New Jersey Appellate Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement
July 12, 2017
- California Court Reverses Finding That Landlord Was Not the Successor to Rights in a Restaurant Franchise
July 12, 2017
- Settlement Agreement Does Not Give Rise to Heightened Duties of Loyalty and Good Faith
July 12, 2017
- DOL Officially Changing Course on Persuader and Overtime Rules
June 29, 2017
- The Unpopularity of the Proposed EEOC and OFCCP Merger
June 20, 2017
- Department of Labor Withdraws Guidance on Joint Employer and Independent Contractor Liability
June 8, 2017
- Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Putative Class Action Against Franchisor and Franchisees Regarding Sales Tax Charges
June 7, 2017
- Eighth Circuit Overturns Damages Award for Trademark Infringement
June 7, 2017
- Court Dismisses FLSA Claims for Lack of Employer Relationship But Leaves Door Open For Joint-Employer Basis
June 7, 2017
- California Federal Court Rejects Joint Employer Claim by Unit Franchisees of Master Franchisees
June 7, 2017
- Washington Federal District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Vicarious Liability Lawsuit, Grants Leave to Amend
June 7, 2017
- Kansas Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Franchisee’s Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claim
June 7, 2017
- Texas Court Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration
June 7, 2017
- Minnesota Governor Vetoes Uniform Labor Standards Bill
June 1, 2017
- In Honor of Memorial Day, a USERRA Primer
May 25, 2017
- FTC Advises Simplicity for Background Check Disclosure and Authorization Form
May 15, 2017
- U.S. House Passes New Overtime Bill Aimed at Allowing Comp Time in the Private Sector
May 4, 2017
- Franchised Black-Car Drivers Are Not Employees for Purposes of Federal and State Labor Laws
May 3, 2017
- Illinois Federal Court Confirms Arbitration Award for Franchisor
May 3, 2017
- Texas Court Clarifies Standard for Modification of an Arbitration Award
May 3, 2017
- Actual Notice of Default Letter Overrides Franchisor’s Failure to Comply Strictly With Notice Provision
May 3, 2017
- Federal Court in Arizona Grants Motion to Dismiss Claims Alleging Improper Termination of Hotel Membership Agreement
May 3, 2017
- Summary Judgment Is Granted in Franchisor’s Favor After Franchisee Fails to Respond
May 3, 2017
- New Labor Secretary Confirmed, DOL to Make Decisions Soon?
May 1, 2017
- What Happened to the New Federal Overtime Rules? They Are On Hold With An Uncertain Future.
April 20, 2017
- Status Update – Minneapolis and St. Paul Sick and Safe Time Ordinances
April 13, 2017
- Trial Court Rulings on EEOC Subpoenas Are Subject to Deferential Review
April 9, 2017
- Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Illegal Tying Claim in Medical and Surgical Supply Market
April 4, 2017
- iPhone Users Have Standing to Sue Apple for Antitrust Violations
April 4, 2017
- Wisconsin District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Claim That Distributor Failed to Comply With Agreement’s Notice Requirement
April 4, 2017
- Bathtub Manufacturer’s Licensing Arrangement Created an Accidental Franchise, but Court Finds Limited Remedies
April 4, 2017
- Distributor’s California Unfair Competition Law Claim Allowed Despite No Distribution in California
April 4, 2017
- Michigan Court Holds That Federal Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act Does Not Apply to Foreign Dealers
April 4, 2017
- President Trump Blocks Federal Contractor Blacklisting Rule
April 4, 2017
- March Madness How to Keep the Madness from Spreading from the Basketball Court to a Judicial Court
March 13, 2017
- Supreme Court Declines to Provide Clarity on Transgender Restroom Access Rights
March 9, 2017
- Fourth Circuit Finds Franchisor Not Liable for Guest’s Death in Terrorist Attack
March 7, 2017
- Maryland District Court Equitably Tolls Noncompetition Period for Franchisor
March 7, 2017
- Court Affirms Arbitration Award Under Manifest Disregard Standard
March 7, 2017
- Agreement to Arbitrate Did Not Delegate Question of Arbitrability to Arbitrator
March 7, 2017
- Eighth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Dismissal of North Dakota Franchise Investment Law Claim
March 7, 2017
- Court Denies Enforcement of Post-Termination Obligations and Awards Franchisee Damages on Counterclaims
March 7, 2017
- Federal Court Holds That Franchisor Unreasonably Delayed Lawsuit for Unapproved Products
March 7, 2017
- Florida Appellate Court Reinstates Defamation Case
March 7, 2017
- Employment and Benefits Law Alert: Developments of the First 100 Days
March 1, 2017
- The FLSA Rounding Rule Well-Rounded Procedures to Reduce Class Action Risks
February 22, 2017
- A New Labor Nominee, but Future of FLSA Exempt Salary Rule Remains Uncertain
February 16, 2017
- Franchisee’s Wrongful Termination and Breach of Good Faith Claims Rejected Under Missouri Law
February 6, 2017
- Sixth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Finding That Sale of Upgraded Equipment Was Grant of Franchise
February 6, 2017
- Oklahoma District Court Dismisses Bad Faith and Unfair Practices Claims Against Franchisor
February 6, 2017
- Franchisee’s Intentional Interference Claim Survives Motion to Dismiss
February 6, 2017
- Wisconsin District Court Declines to Impose Joint-Employer Liability on Franchisor Under FLSA and State Law
February 6, 2017
- Court Dismisses Prospective Supplier’s Claims Against Domino’s
February 6, 2017
- District Court Grants Nonsignatory-Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration
February 6, 2017
- Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch: How Might He Impact Labor and Employment Law at the Nations Highest Court?
February 2, 2017
- EEOC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Harassment Guidance
January 29, 2017
- Class Action Update: U.S. Supreme Court to Address Circuit Split on Whether Class-Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements are Enforceable
January 24, 2017
- Court Says Non-Minneapolis Employers Not Likely Required to Comply with City’s Paid Sick Time Ordinance; New I-9 Form Must Now Be Used
January 19, 2017
- Bullying in the Workplace: Although Perhaps Not Illegal, it Certainly Comes with a Cost
January 11, 2017
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms District Court’s Dismissal of Franchisee’s Challenges to Arbitration Award
January 10, 2017
- Consolidation of Individual Arbitrations Must be Determined by Arbitrator
January 10, 2017
- District Court Orders Franchisor and Franchisee to Proceed to Arbitration After Granting Franchisor’s Preliminary Injunction
January 10, 2017
- Illinois Court Affirms Dismissal of Franchisee’s Complaint in Light of Arbitration Clause
January 10, 2017
- Franchisor Found Not to be Joint Employer of Franchisee’s Staff
January 10, 2017
- Texas District Court Awards Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Post-Termination Obligations and Noncompete
January 10, 2017
- Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement Contained in Franchise Application
January 6, 2017
- The Modern Workplace: 2016 in Review
December 27, 2016
- Class Action Update: U.S. Supreme Court is Expected to Grant Certiorari to Resolve the Circuit Split Over Whether Class-Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration Agreements are Enforceable
December 15, 2016
- Dealer Price Discrimination Claim Dismissed
December 13, 2016
- Manufacturer May Limit Sales of Large-Pack Goods to Discount Chains Without Committing Price Discrimination
December 13, 2016
- Ohio Federal Court Denies Dismissal of Price Discrimination Claim
December 13, 2016
- Functional Availability Defense Bars Dealer’s Price Discrimination Claims
December 13, 2016
- Third Circuit Reverses Dealer’s Verdict Against Telecom Equipment Manufacturer
December 13, 2016
- Ninth Circuit Affirms That Manufacturer of Equipment Did Not Engage in Anticompetitive Practices in Repair Market
December 13, 2016
- First Circuit Affirms Decision Finding That Claims Based on Alleged Exclusive Distributor Arrangement Were Time Barred
December 13, 2016
- Auto Dealer States Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claim
December 13, 2016
- Appellate Court Upholds Permanent Injunction Prohibiting Enforcement of U-haul’s Covenant Against Competition in California
December 13, 2016
- Employment Law Tips for the Holiday Season
December 8, 2016
- Employment Rules Update: DOL Overtime Rule Still Blocked Pending Appeal, While OSHA Rule Survives Initial Challenge
December 1, 2016
- Federal Court Issues Nationwide Injunction Against Implementation and Enforcement of the New Federal Overtime Rules
November 22, 2016
- Stay Tuned! Federal Court Set to Issue Pre-Thanksgiving Ruling on Motion to Delay New Federal Overtime Rules
November 17, 2016
- Franchisee’s Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Survive Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss
November 16, 2016
- Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Fraudulent Inducement Claim Despite Franchisee’s Release
November 16, 2016
- California Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Claims Under California Customer Records Act
November 16, 2016
- Florida Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisee’s Use of Confidential Information and Operation of a Competing Business
November 16, 2016
- Florida Court Enforces Franchisor’s Noncompete Agreement
November 16, 2016
- New York Appellate Court Affirms Administrative Ruling That Franchisee Is an Employee of Franchisor
November 16, 2016
- Court Finds That Waiver by Litigation Conduct Precludes Arbitration
November 16, 2016
- Court Dismisses Antitrust Claim Because Requirement to PurchaseProducts from Exclusive Supplier Did Not Establish Relevant Market
November 16, 2016
- Franchising Could be Affected by Announced Federal Focus on WageCollusion, Noncompetes, and “Other Anticompetitive Practices”
November 16, 2016
- The NLRBs Latest Priority: Intermittent and Partial Strikes
November 3, 2016
- White House Announces Actions Against Wage Collusion, Noncompetes and Other Anticompetitive Practices
October 27, 2016
- Employee Voting Rights & a Cautionary Word About Political Talk in the Workplace
October 20, 2016
- Franchisees May Pursue Misclassification Claims Against Commercial Cleaning Franchisor on Class-wide Basis
October 11, 2016
- New York Court Declines to Find Liability for Franchisor In Class Action Sales Tax Collection Dispute
October 11, 2016
- Tenth Circuit Affirms Termination Following Franchisee’s Refusal to Use Mandatory Meal Pricing
October 11, 2016
- New York District Court Declines to Dismiss Employment Claims Against Franchisor
October 11, 2016
- Franchisor Awarded Permanent Injunction but Not Future Royalties
October 11, 2016
- OFAC Clarifies That Iranian Sanctions Program Remains in Place
October 11, 2016
- French Parliament Passes Labor Law Requiring Franchisors to Establish a Dialogue Forum for Labor Issues Pertaining to All Employees in the Franchise System
October 11, 2016
- EEOC to Collect Summary Pay Data through Revised EEO-1 Report
October 6, 2016
- Do Employees Have the Right to Be Insubordinate?
September 29, 2016
- Justice Department and NLRB Petition U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Arbitration Agreements Barring Collective or Class Action Claims Are An Unfair Labor Practice
September 22, 2016
- City of St. Paul Follows Minneapolis’ Lead, Passes Ordinance Requiring Paid Sick Leave
September 14, 2016
- EEOC Issues Final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation
September 7, 2016
- District Court Denies Franchisor’s Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award Finding That Termination Was Unreasonable
August 31, 2016
- Court Grants Plaintiffs’ Motion For Voluntary Dismissal
August 31, 2016
- Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Claims Based on Alleged Failure to Maintain Brand
August 31, 2016
- Illinois Court Denies Motion to Dismiss, Permits Franchisor to Seek Declaratory Judgment That Termination Without Cure is Lawful
August 31, 2016
- Federal Court in Arizona Enforces Covenant Not to Compete Against Former Franchisee
August 31, 2016
- Indemnification Provision in Franchise Agreement Not Unenforceable Due to Lack of Consideration
August 31, 2016
- Appellate Court Affirms That Franchisor is Not Vicariously Liable for Franchisee’s Acts
August 31, 2016
- Minnesota Supreme Court Strikes Down Ballot Initiative for $15 Minimum Wage in Minneapolis
August 31, 2016
- Minnesota Supreme Court to Weigh in on the Minneapolis Fight for $15
August 25, 2016
- Alphabet Soup: The NLRB Weighs in on M & A
August 21, 2016
- Seventh Circuit Rules That Title VII Does Not Apply to Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims, At Least For Now…
August 11, 2016
- $1.4 Million in Overtime Damages: Joint Employer Risks Continue Prominent Rise and Expansion
August 4, 2016
- Third Circuit Affirms Termination of Dealer Agreement Without Cause
August 3, 2016
- Dealer Fails to State a Claim Under Indiana Franchise Act but Can Proceed With Unfair Practices Claim
August 3, 2016
- Watch Supplier Is Not a Franchisor but May Have Provided Promotional Benefits to Retailers Unequally
August 3, 2016
- Preventative Measures for Manufacturers
August 3, 2016
- Sixth Circuit Affirms Application of Ohio Alcohol Distributor Protection Law’s Successor-Manufacturer Exception to Parent-Level Sale
August 3, 2016
- Court Finds Franchisor’s Hauling Agreement Is Not Governed by Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
August 3, 2016
- Distributor Not Required to Repurchase Merchandise Under Statutory Buy-Back Provision
August 3, 2016
- Distributor Preliminarily Enjoined from Violating Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements
August 3, 2016
- Court Partially Grants Truck Manufacturer’s Request for Preliminary Injunction
August 3, 2016
- Time Flies: Minnesotas Minimum Wage Increases August 1
July 28, 2016
- FLSA Fundamentals: The Taxing Taxonomy of Exempt Classifications (Part 2)
July 21, 2016
- EEOC Continues Focus on LGBTQ Rights with New Lawsuit Alleging Transgender Discrimination
July 13, 2016
- Arbitration Panel Finds Entirely in Favor of Del Taco in Case Involving Alleged Misrepresentations
July 12, 2016
- Continued Interaction Between Franchisor and Subfranchisor After Franchisor Moved Its Headquarters Supports Jurisdiction Over Subfranchisor in Franchisor’s New Home State, Appeals Court Holds
July 12, 2016
- Court Dismisses Affiliate of Franchisor from Putative Class Action Based on Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
July 12, 2016
- Class of Mcdonald’s Workers Certified in California
July 12, 2016
- New Jersey Court Declines to Find Liability for Franchisor in Class Action Sales Tax Collection Dispute
July 12, 2016
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of $20 Million Claim Based on FDD
July 12, 2016
- Appeals Court Upholds Cancellation of Fraudulently Procured Trademark Under “Actual Knowledge” Standard
July 12, 2016
- New Jersey Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Franchisee’s Counterclaims
July 12, 2016
- Franchisor Not Liable Under Texas Business Opportunity Act for Failure to Provide Franchisee With Disclosure Document
July 12, 2016
- Georgia Appellate Court Declines to Award Damages to Franchisee for Negligent Misrepresentation
July 12, 2016
- New OSHA Worker Protections Are Around the Corner: Are You Ready to Comply?
July 10, 2016
- Take Care with Required Tip Sharing: MN Court of Appeals Holds that Wrongful Discharge Claim Based on Refusal to Share Tips Can Proceed
June 30, 2016
- You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Unintended Legal Issues with Spanking Employees
June 28, 2016
- News Anchor Files Discrimination Lawsuit After Losing Her Job because of Comments Made on Social Media
June 22, 2016
- The New DOL Overtime Rule – Does it Apply to Nonprofits?
June 15, 2016
- Employee Wellness vs. GINA and the ADA: EEOC Rules Seek to Reconcile
June 9, 2016
- Supreme Court Will Not Hear Challenge to Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Law
June 7, 2016
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Labor Law Claims Premised on Joint Employer Theory
June 7, 2016
- Franchisor Not Liable for Workers’ Compensation Claim Brought by Franchisee’s Employee
June 7, 2016
- Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Claims for Breach of Contract, Promissory Estoppel, and Misrepresentation
June 7, 2016
- Texas-Based Franchisor Establishes Specific Personal Jurisdiction Over European Defendants on Appeal
June 7, 2016
- Connecticut Federal Court Denies Franchisees’ Request for Preliminary Injunction
June 7, 2016
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Rule Banning Arbitration Clauses That Prevent Class Action Lawsuits
June 7, 2016
- New Legislation Provides Federal Protection for Trade Secrets
June 7, 2016
- Paid Sick Leave Arrives in the Mill City
June 2, 2016
- The DOL Final Rule Finally!
May 24, 2016
- FLSA Fundamentals: The Taxing Taxonomy of Exempt Classifications
May 16, 2016
- The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act Becomes Law
May 11, 2016
- Third Circuit Affirms Holding That Franchisee Violated Injunction but Vacates Sanctions Award
May 3, 2016
- Court Enforces Noncompete Provision Against Successor
May 3, 2016
- Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Franchisee’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act Counterclaims
May 3, 2016
- Franchisees Fail to State Claim for Violation of Waiting Period Under Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law
May 3, 2016
- Ninth Circuit Declines to Enforce Arbitration Clause After Finding Contract Containing the Clause Was Not Binding
May 3, 2016
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion to Compel Arbitration
May 3, 2016
- Franchisee Is Prohibited From Obtaining Discovery From Shareholder of Franchisor
May 3, 2016
- Franchisor Not Liable as Joint Employer Under Title VII
May 3, 2016
- Court Allows Counterclaims for Fraudulent Inducement to Proceed Despite Franchise Agreement Protections for Franchisor
May 3, 2016
- Nebraska Implements New Noncompete Legislation
May 3, 2016
- New Federal Trade Secrets Law A New Weapon for the Protection of Employers Confidential Information
May 3, 2016
- FLSA Fundamentals: What is Time? Compensable vs. Non-Compensable Time
May 1, 2016
- FLSA Fundamentals: Calculating Regular Rate of Pay and Overtime Pay
April 28, 2016
- You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Unintended Employment Law Issues with Paying Employees in Meth
April 21, 2016
- Court Finds Obesity is Not an ADA Disability without an Underlying Condition
April 20, 2016
- Employers May Have Responsibilities in Connection with Employees Medical Conditions, But They Shouldnt Play Doctor
April 13, 2016
- Individual Allowed to Seek “Dealer” Protection
April 5, 2016
- Court Declines to Uphold Termination Without Cause
April 5, 2016
- Wisconsin District Court Finds Undisclosed Transfer of Dealership Constitutes Good Cause for Termination Under Texas Dealer Statute
April 5, 2016
- Federal Court Denies ExxonMobil’s Motion to Dismiss Price Discrimination and Franchise Claims
April 5, 2016
- Competitors’ Cross-Supply Agreement Deemed Anticompetitive for Antitrust Claims and Procompetitive Under Relationship Statute
April 5, 2016
- Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Does Not Preclude Transfer of Action to Florida Pursuant to Forum Selection Clause
April 5, 2016
- Exceptions to the Statute of Frauds Do Not Save Distributor’s Claim for Breach of Contract Based on Oral Agreement
April 5, 2016
- Minnesota Supreme Court Holds Motor Vehicle Act Requires Good Cause for Relocation of Existing Dealership
April 5, 2016
- New Hampshire Supreme Court Upholds Amendment to Dealer Bill of Rights
April 5, 2016
- U.S. Supreme Court holds Expert Evidence Sufficient to Establish Common Questions for Class Action and Collective Action Alleging Unpaid Overtime for Donning and Doffing.
April 5, 2016
- Eighth Circuit Upholds NLRB Ruling Against Jimmy John’s Franchisee
March 31, 2016
- Hippity, Hoppity, Is the Final White Collar Salary Rule On Its Way?
March 22, 2016
- How Might a Judge Garland Appointment to the Supreme Court Shape Labor and Employment Law?
March 17, 2016
- Gray Plant Mooty Adds Ryan Palmer and Lavon Emerson-Henry
March 8, 2016
- Court Approves Consumer Class Settlement Involving Franchisor
March 8, 2016
- Litigation of Maryland Franchise Claims Stayed Pending Arbitration
March 8, 2016
- Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion to Compel Arbitration Based on Plain Language of Franchise Agreement
March 8, 2016
- Denial of Motion for Preliminary Injunction Underscores Importance of Expediency After Defaults
March 8, 2016
- New Jersey Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Request for Injunction
March 8, 2016
- Ontario Court of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit
March 8, 2016
- EEOC Files Landmark Lawsuits Alleging Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Violates Title VII
March 2, 2016
- The Dangers of Data Mining Through Workplace Wellness Plans
February 24, 2016
- Employment Law in the Balance: The Aftermath of the Passing of Justice Scalia
February 17, 2016
- Court Rules that Minnesota Unemployment Judges Have a Duty to Assist Pro Se Claimants with Mental Health Issues in Presenting Evidence
February 11, 2016
- Third Circuit Adopts Rigorous Standard Regarding What Is Required for Parties to Delegate Question of Class Arbitrability to Arbitrators
February 9, 2016
- Federal Court in Colorado Rules Franchisor Is Not Entitled to Insurance-Paid Defense of Lawsuit Brought by Franchisees
February 9, 2016
- Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claim Based on Disclaimer in Franchise Agreement
February 9, 2016
- Connecticut Federal Court Assesses Application of the EconomicLoss Doctrine to Misrepresentation Claims
February 9, 2016
- Federal Court in Minnesota Dismisses Franchisee’s Fraud Claim Under Minnesota Franchise Act
February 9, 2016
- Sale of Upgraded Equipment Construed As Grant of a Franchise Under Michigan Franchise Investment Law
February 9, 2016
- Are You Implementing Anti-Retaliation Best Practices’?
January 28, 2016
- Pay Transparency Has Greater Oomph Under New OFCCP RegulationsNew Requirements for Workplace Conduct, and Content of Manuals and Handbooks
January 20, 2016
- California Federal Court Orders Arbitration of Franchisee’s Employment Claims
January 12, 2016
- Supreme Court Reiterates Strong Federal Policy Favoring Arbitration and Overturns California Appellate Court’s Invalidation of Arbitration Agreement
January 12, 2016
- Hotel Company and FTC Enter Into Stipulated Order for Injunction in Cybersecurity Case
January 12, 2016
- New York Federal Court Dismisses Claim That “Freestyle” Soda Machines Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
January 12, 2016
- Court Dismisses Minnesota Franchise Act Claims Asserted by a Franchisor Because No Franchise Relationship Existed
January 12, 2016
- Federal Court in North Carolina Enforces Forum Selection Clause in Hotel Franchise Agreement and Transfers Case
January 12, 2016
- Court Upholds Enforcement of Personal Guaranty
January 12, 2016
- Federal Court Denies Motion to Strike Jury Trial Demand Despite Jury Waiver Provisions, but Does so Without Prejudice
January 12, 2016
- California AB 525 Creates Myriad Problems for Franchisors, But Some Can Be Addressed With Franchise Agreement Revisions
January 12, 2016
- EEOC Files Amicus Brief Arguing Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a Form of Sex Discrimination
January 12, 2016
- Update on NASAA’s Proposed for Commentary
January 9, 2016
- The Gray Zone – Recording Devices in the Workplace
January 6, 2016
- Don’t Get Burned By Misclassifying Employees
December 29, 2015
- Is Your Company Up to Speed on How to Minimize the Risk of Retaliation Claims?
December 22, 2015
- Minnesota Federal Court Declines to Dismiss State Law Transgender Discrimination Claim
December 16, 2015
- The Labor Law Versus Common Sense: Do You Know Who Your Supervisors Are?
December 9, 2015
- Second Circuit Holds That de Minimis Lost Sales Are Insufficient to Establish Price Discrimination
December 2, 2015
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Class Action Conspiracy Case
December 2, 2015
- Court Allows Price Discrimination Claim to Proceed, but Dismisses Sherman Act Claim for Failure to Plead Viable Relevant Market
December 2, 2015
- Resale Price Control Claims Against Contact Lens Maker Survive
December 2, 2015
- Avoiding Collusion With Competitors
December 2, 2015
- Formerly Exclusive Distributor’s Motion to Dismiss Is Granted in Part and Denied in Part by Federal Court
December 2, 2015
- South Carolina Federal Court Denies Terminated Distributor’s Request for Preliminary Injunction
December 2, 2015
- Court Denies Summary Judgment on Dealer’s Cancellation Claim
December 2, 2015
- Court Grants Partial Summary Judgment on Distributor’s Claims for Fraud and Misrepresentation Under Florida Law
December 2, 2015
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December 2, 2015
- Holidazed and Confused: Answers to Common Holiday Employment Questions
November 24, 2015
- The Uncooperative Workplace: When the Union-Friendly Employer Faces Unionization
November 18, 2015
- Federal Ban the Box Law May Be On the Way for Federal Agencies
November 11, 2015
- Is the EEOC easing up on employer wellness plans? New GINA regulations are coming.
November 4, 2015
- Court Enforces Forum Selection Clauses and Statutes of Limitation in Mass Action Against Franchisor
November 3, 2015
- Georgia District Court Enforces Noncompete Clause Against Former Franchisee and Employee
November 3, 2015
- Federal Court Holds Forum-Selection Clause in Nonrestaurant Franchise Agreement Does Not Violate Arkansas Public Policy
November 3, 2015
- Missouri Federal Trial Court Certifies Class of Former Managers of Franchisor-Owned Restaurants in Employment Dispute
November 3, 2015
- New Jersey Appellate Court Affirms Decision Regarding Exclusivity Provision in Lease
November 3, 2015
- NASAA Issues Proposed Commentary on Financial Performance Representations
November 3, 2015
- EU-U.S. Safe Harbor for Data Transfer No Longer Valid
November 3, 2015
- Second Circuit Says Clicking Like on Facebook is Protected Activity
October 29, 2015
- FLSA Refresher: Calculating the Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime Purposes
October 20, 2015
- Minneapolis Drops Predictability Pay Proposal, Continues Push for Paid Sick Leave
October 14, 2015
- Is Paid Sick Leave On its Way to a Minneapolis Workplace Near You?
October 6, 2015
- Three Former UMD Coaches Sue University Alleging Gender and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
September 30, 2015
- Is There a Union Flying Under Your Radar?
September 23, 2015
- The Push Towards Paid Family and Medical Leave Continues
September 16, 2015
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September 9, 2015
- Court Rules that Minnesota Non-Competition Agreements Must Expressly Reference Consideration
September 2, 2015
- Third Circuit Confirms FTC’s Authority to Regulate Cybersecurity in Case Against Franchisor
September 1, 2015
- Court Holds Former Franchisee in Contempt of Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Covenant Not to Compete
September 1, 2015
- Fourth Circuit Bifurcates Common Law Claims From Statutory Claims Pursuant to Federal Arbitration Act
September 1, 2015
- Court Addresses FDD-Based Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims
September 1, 2015
- Indiana Court Allows Evidence of Concessions to Out-of-State Franchisees to Show Discrimination Under the IDFPA
September 1, 2015
- California Federal Court Rejects Negligence <em>Per Se</em> Claim Based on Alleged Failure to Make Disclosures Under the FTC Franchise Rule
September 1, 2015
- Appeals Court of Massachusetts Upholds Finding That Franchisor is Not Liable for Wrongful Death of Franchisee’s Employee
September 1, 2015
- Franchisor Not Liable On Appeal for Injury at Franchised Location
September 1, 2015
- NLRB Majority Redefines Joint Employer Standard; Impact On Franchising Unclear
September 1, 2015
- D.C. Court of Appeals Upholds Federal Overtime Pay Requirement for Home Care Workers Employed by Third Parties
August 26, 2015
- Todays College Students, Tomorrows Workforce: What Does the Future Hold for Employers?
August 19, 2015
- President Obama Considering Executive Order Requiring Paid Sick Leave
August 11, 2015
- EEOC Continues Strategic Enforcement Focus on LGBT Rights
August 4, 2015
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Finding That Constructive Termination Violated Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
August 3, 2015
- FTC Injunction to Block Merger of Food Service Distributors Upheld by Federal District Court
August 3, 2015
- Ruling That Apple Conspired With Book Manufacturers Affirmed
August 3, 2015
- Eleventh Circuit Affirms FTC Finding That Manufacturer’s Exclusive Dealing Program Was Created to Maintain Monopoly Power
August 3, 2015
- Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Robinson-Patman Act Claim Based on Alleged Inducement of Discriminatory Pricing
August 3, 2015
- Third Circuit Limits Repurchase Obligations Under Delaware Statute
August 3, 2015
- Wisconsin District Court Grants Distributor’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Liability Under Texas Dealer Statute
August 3, 2015
- First Circuit Upholds Forum Selection Clause in Sales Invoices
August 3, 2015
- Federal Court Determines Diminished Value of Distributorships Exceeds $3 Million
August 3, 2015
- Federal Court Bars Claims for Breach of Oral Distribution Agreement
August 3, 2015
- Wisconsin Court of Appeals Affirms Jury Finding That Grantor Lacked Good Cause for Terminating Dealership Agreement
August 3, 2015
- Distribution Changes Provide Biggest Risks for Manufacturers
August 3, 2015
- Minnesota Minimum Wage Changes Continue
July 29, 2015
- The ADAs Quarter Century Anniversary is Marked by New Enforcement Initiatives
July 22, 2015
- DOL Issues Guidance on Indepdent Contractor Classification; Says Most Workers are Employees Under the FLSA
July 15, 2015
- DOL Overtime Rule Could Add Overtime Pay for Nearly 5 Million White Collar Employees
July 7, 2015
- Third Circuit Holds Franchisor Liable for Predecessor’s Debts
June 30, 2015
- Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Claim Based Upon Franchisees’ Unilateral Decision to Raise Prices
June 30, 2015
- Wisconsin Federal Court Holds Franchisees’ General Liability Insurance Policy Does Not Cover Defense of Suit Seeking Injunctive Relief
June 30, 2015
- Hawaii Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss; Finds Harley-Davidson License Agreement May Constitute Franchise
June 30, 2015
- Court Finds Common-Law Fraud Is Barred by Franchise Disclaimer Clause, but Statutory Fraud Is Not
June 30, 2015
- When it Comes to Employee Benefits, Its Now Just Marriage
June 30, 2015
- Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act Subsidy Regulations
June 25, 2015
- Employers Still Wading in the Weed(s) of State Marijuana Laws
June 17, 2015
- Employers’ Hiring Practices May Need New “Look” After EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch
June 9, 2015
- Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Breach of Franchise Agreement Claims Due to Comanagement of Franchises
June 3, 2015
- Court Holds Sales Agreement With Indefinite Duration Is Not Terminable at Will if Its Terms Provide Otherwise
June 3, 2015
- Second Circuit Rules That District Court Could Not Enjoin Licensee From Making Merit-Based Arguments to Arbitration Panel Edit
June 3, 2015
- Federal Court Compels Arbitration, Finding Employee Exemption of Federal Arbitration Act Did Not Apply to a Franchise Agreement
June 3, 2015
- Nonsignatory Franchisor Compels Subfranchisees to Arbitrate
June 3, 2015
- Illinois Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Award Against Individual Who Tried to Act As Both Franchisor and Franchisee
June 3, 2015
- Federal Court Imposes Permanent Injunction Prohibiting Competitor From Using Similar Trademarks in Its Advertising
June 3, 2015
- Federal Court Denies Franchisee Request to Stay Injunction Motion
June 3, 2015
- Texas Court Grants Motion to Dismiss Franchisee’s WFIL Claims
June 3, 2015
- Court In Texas Confirms That “Franchise Rule” Contains No Private Right of Action and Dismisses Franchisee’s Claims
June 3, 2015
- Proposed Guidance Should Bring more Clarity (and Burden) for Government Contractors
June 3, 2015
- They’re here! The US DOL Has Issued Updated FMLA Forms
May 27, 2015
- EEOC Begins Implementation of Online Charge Notifications
May 19, 2015
- Caution: Do Not Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege
May 12, 2015
- Digital Natives, Millennials, and Recruiting and Retaining Young Workers
May 6, 2015
- Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Franchisee’s Claims That Franchisor Misrepresented Startup Costs and Constructively Terminated Franchise
April 30, 2015
- Jury Finds Franchisor Not Liable for Tortious Interference by Termination of a Franchisee’s Development Agreement
April 30, 2015
- Supreme Court Holds That TTAB Rulings on Likelihood of Confusion May Bind A Court in a Later Proceeding
April 30, 2015
- Federal Court Dismisses Trademark Infringement Claim Based Upon Franchisee’s Sale of Genuine Products at a Competing Store
April 30, 2015
- Second Circuit Affirms Grant of Summary Judgment to Hotel Franchisor and Enforces Liquidated Damages Provision
April 30, 2015
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Certifies Class of Franchisees, Allowing Contractor Misclassification and State Wage Claims to Proceed
April 30, 2015
- Franchisor Properly Pled Breach of Contract Claim Against Franchisees Operating Competing Business
April 30, 2015
- Nebraska Court Refuses to Invoke Blue Pencil Rule and Deems Post-Term Noncompete Unenforceable
April 30, 2015
- Franchisee’s Attorney Disqualified for Paying a Fact Witness
April 30, 2015
- Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Favorable Franchisee Award of Rescission and Damages
April 30, 2015
- Texas Court of Appeals Reverses Jury Verdict That Had Found Franchisor Vicariously Liable for Delivery Driver Accident
April 30, 2015
- Supreme Court Gives Employers a New, But Not Very Sharp, Tool for their Defense Arsenal Against the EEOC
April 29, 2015
- Joint Employment: Whose Employees Are You Liable For?
April 23, 2015
- EEOC Issues Important Transgender Rights Ruling, Finding that Restroom Use Should Match Gender Identity
April 15, 2015
- Increased Governmental Scrutiny for Employee Confidentiality Restrictions
April 8, 2015
- Manufacturer Wins Jury Verdict Defeating Antitrust and Other Claims by Terminated Distributor
April 1, 2015
- Federal Court in Texas Allows Plaintiff to Proceed With Price Discrimination Claim Against Nike
April 1, 2015
- Wisconsin District Court Holds Discriminatory Offering of Package Sizes for Resale May Violate Robinson-Patman Act
April 1, 2015
- Second Circuit Opinion Highlights Difference Between “Expiration” and “Termination” of Distribution Agreement
April 1, 2015
- Federal Court Upholds Manufacturer’s Right to Terminate
April 1, 2015
- Distribution Agreement Not a “Franchise” Under Minnesota Franchise Act
April 1, 2015
- Court Finds Issue of Material Fact With Respect to Distributor’s Claim Under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law
April 1, 2015
- Class Certification Denied for Independent Apple Specialists
April 1, 2015
- Appointment of a New Dealer in Existing Dealer’s Market Does Not Violate Pennsylvania Board of Vehicles Act
April 1, 2015
- The Latest in Labor Law – New Handbook Rules for All Employers
March 31, 2015
- The Supreme Court’s Opinion in UPS v. Young
March 30, 2015
- Important News on the Equal Opportunity Jerk: Minnesota Workplace Bullying Bill Is Reintroduced
March 25, 2015
- Are More Protections for Minnesota Working Parents on the Way?
March 18, 2015
- Georgia Federal Court Rejects Franchisees’ Supply Chain Kickback Claims
March 10, 2015
- Court Holds Nonexclusive Forum Selection Provision Is Not Barred by the Minnesota Franchise Act
March 10, 2015
- Courts in Pennsylvania and California Uphold Arbitration Clauses and Class Action Waivers
March 10, 2015
- Federal Court Finds Arbitration Clause Applies In Suit Against Former Franchisee’s Continued Use Of Trademarks and Related Claims
March 10, 2015
- Court Enjoins Former Franchisee From Using Trademarks
March 10, 2015
- Franchisors Continue to Struggle With Joint Employer Claims
March 10, 2015
- Master Franchisee Responsible for Workers Compensation Premiums
March 10, 2015
- Leadership Lessons From Bad News
March 10, 2015
- The EEOC Experiences yet Another Background Check Court Loss
March 3, 2015
- Under Final FMLA Rule, Rights for Same-Sex Spouses Will Be Based On “Place of Celebration”
February 24, 2015
- Government Shutdown Leads to Fewer EEOC Charges, But Retaliation Claims Continue to Lead the Pack
February 10, 2015
- Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Covenant Not to Compete Against Former Franchisee
February 4, 2015
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Franchisor’s Favor
February 4, 2015
- Seventh Circuit Finds No “Manifest Disregard of the Law”
February 4, 2015
- Enforcing Arbitration Provision, District Court Dismisses Putative Class Action by Franchisee
February 4, 2015
- Contractual Limitations Limitations Clause Reduces Available Recovery but Does Not Bar Claims
February 4, 2015
- Court Bars Evidence Related to Affirmative Defense of Inducement
February 4, 2015
- Federal Court in California Applies <em>Patterson</em> to Find Franchisor Not Employer of Franchisee Employees
February 4, 2015
- Recent Events In <em>NLRB v. Mcdonald’s</em> Offer Little Insight Into Conduct Alleged to Support Joint Employer Finding
February 4, 2015
- Court Denies Summary Judgment Against One Guarantor Because Signatures of Co-Guarantors May Have Been Forged
February 4, 2015
- Minnesota WESA Round II: Are Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family Leave Protections on the Way?
February 4, 2015
- Top Five Employer To-Do Items in Todays Union Organizing Environment
January 28, 2015
- Two-Factor Authentication Is a Necessity for Companies
January 20, 2015
- Minnesotas New Expungement Law: A Second Step to a Second Chance for Some Potential Employees?
January 12, 2015
- As Part of Recent Actions, National Labor Relations Board Alleges Mcdonald’s Is a “joint Employer” in Unfair Labor Complaints Filed Against Mcdonald’s Franchisees
January 7, 2015
- Federal Court in California Declines to Extend Patterson Ruling Outside of a Franchise Context
January 7, 2015
- Federal Court Denies Motion Seeking to Enjoin the Expiration of a Distributor Agreement Under the Minnesota Franchise Act
January 7, 2015
- Medical Clinic Licensor Liable for Sale of Unregistered Franchise Under Illinois Law
January 7, 2015
- Wisconsin Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Barring Former Franchisee From Broadcasting Misleading Radio Ad
January 7, 2015
- Court Strikes Franchise Agreement’s Choice of Law Provision
January 7, 2015
- Wisconsin Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting Former Franchisee’s Use of Similar Trademark
January 7, 2015
- Court Enjoins Franchisees’ Post-Termination Trademark Infringement but Declines to Enforce Noncompete Agreement
January 7, 2015
- Motion to Dismiss Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Denied
January 7, 2015
- Court Examines Pleading Requirements for Fraud
January 7, 2015
- Georgia Court Holds Franchisor May Recover Lost Future Royalties
January 7, 2015
- Purple Communications – An Employer’s Guide to the NLRB’s New Ruling on Email Use
January 6, 2015
- The NLRB’s New Quickie Election Rules: How to Handle the Unwelcome Stocking Stuffer
December 29, 2014
- The NLRBs Busy Holiday Season
December 21, 2014
- Beware of Stock Vendor Background Check Forms
December 21, 2014
- Lost in the Cloud: Dropbox, Data Insecurity, and Employee Shenanigans
December 16, 2014
- Ninth Circuit Refuses to Apply “Stranger” Defense to Interference Claim After Right of First Refusal Exercise
December 10, 2014
- Second Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction Under PMPA to Party Terminated for Failure to Pay Fees
December 10, 2014
- Court Denies Competing Summary Judgment Motions in Suit for Wrongful Termination of Equipment Dealer in Puerto Rico
December 10, 2014
- Claim For Inducing Price Discrimination Dismissed Because Complaint Failed to Allege Sufficient Knowledge of Price Difference
December 10, 2014
- Federal District Court Wrestles With the Effect of State Public Policy on the Validity of a Forum-Selection Clause
December 10, 2014
- Low Volume Seller Not a Franchisee Under Connecticut Act
December 10, 2014
- Distributor Must Have a Sales Location Within New Jersey to Succeed On NJFPA Claim
December 10, 2014
- Wisconsin Federal Court Upholds Jury Verdict for Dealer on Claim for Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
December 10, 2014
- Court Declines to Dismiss Claim Brought by Audi Dealer After Manufacturer Puts Another Dealership Nearby
December 10, 2014
- The Supreme Court May Soon Have the Final Say on an Employers Duty to Accommodate Pregnancy
December 9, 2014
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December 2, 2014
- Senate Report Criticizes EEOC
November 24, 2014
- Not A Zone You Want to Get Into: Jury Smacks AutoZone with Discrimination/Retaliation Verdict
November 17, 2014
- Combating Ebola in the Workplace and Fearbola Too!
November 12, 2014
- Wellness Programs Continue to be a Target for the EEOC
November 5, 2014
- Franchisor Awarded More Than $480,000 In Attorneys’ Fees and Costs In Litigation to Collect Amounts Owed and to Enforce Post-Termination Obligations
November 4, 2014
- Court Allows Consumer Class Action Against Franchisor to Proceed
November 4, 2014
- Court Bars Guarantor’s Affirmative Defenses Raised in Bankruptcy
November 4, 2014
- Court Confirms Arbitration Award Against Franchisee and Alter Ego
November 4, 2014
- New Jersey Federal Court Dismisses Claims Alleging That Hotel Franchisor Sold a Franchise Knowing That It Would Fail
November 4, 2014
- Franchisor’s Refusal to Grant Additional Franchises to an Existing Franchisee Is Not an Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice
November 4, 2014
- Court Finds Technical Violations of Registration and Disclosure Laws, but Refuses to Award Damages or Rescission
November 4, 2014
- Employee Voting Rights: What Employers Need to Know
October 27, 2014
- The Major Threat Presented by a Tiny Thumb Drive
October 21, 2014
- The Unhealthy Side Effects of Employer Wellness Programs
October 13, 2014
- New Regulations Simplify Reporting Requirements for Federal Contractors . . . Really, They Do!
October 7, 2014
- Franchisor Granted Preliminary Injunction After Prosecution of Duplicative Second-Filed Action
October 1, 2014
- Michigan Federal District Court Denies Conditional Certification of Wage and Hour Action Against McDonald’s Corporation
October 1, 2014
- Federal Court Holds Disclaimer Can Preclude Only Part of Financial Performance Representation Claim Under New York Law
October 1, 2014
- Federal Court Orders Former Franchisees to Stop Using Franchisor’s Trademarks and Finds the Termination Valid, Not Pretextual
October 1, 2014
- Franchisee Required to Litigate In Venue Specified by Franchise Agreement’s Forum Selection Clause
October 1, 2014
- Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Unjust Enrichment, Conversion, and Conspiracy Claims
October 1, 2014
- Plaintiff Successfully Pleads a “Place of Business” in New Jersey
October 1, 2014
- Governor Vetoes Revisions to California Franchise Relations Act
October 1, 2014
- NASAA Adopts Multi-Unit Commentary
October 1, 2014
- Six Quick Lessons From Jimmy John’s Data Breach
October 1, 2014
- DC Trial Court Holds Consumer Protection Action Challenging Franchisor’s Product Marketing Not Preempted by FDA Law
October 1, 2014
- EEOC Files Historic Transgender Discrimination Lawsuits As Societal Focus on Transgender Rights Grows
September 30, 2014
- Lessons From the NFL: Thoughtful Planning To Avoid the Limelight
September 23, 2014
- Worth The Work? Why it is Risky To Not Pay Your Interns
September 17, 2014
- Falling Back (or Springing Ahead): The Correct Method to Pay Employees
September 7, 2014
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Finding of No Vicarious Liability for Telephone Consumer Protection Act Violation
September 3, 2014
- Franchisor Not Liable to Unit Franchisee for Most of Master Franchisee’s Acts
September 3, 2014
- After-the-Fact Arbitration Policy Did Not Constitute an “Agreement to Arbitrate”, Seventh Circuit Affirms
September 3, 2014
- Third Circuit Rules That the Availability of Classwide Arbitration Is a Question for the Courts, Not an Arbitrator
September 3, 2014
- Federal Court Declares Arbitration Clause Ambiguous and Sets Issue for Jury Trial
September 3, 2014
- Franchisors Continue to Face “Joint Employer” and “Single Enterprise” Wage and Hour Claims by Franchisees’ Workers
September 3, 2014
- District Court Allows Franchisees’ Claim for “Employee” Protection Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
September 3, 2014
- Texas Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Breach of Contract and Deceptive Trade Practices Act Counterclaims, but Allows Claims for Fraud and Negligent Misrepresentation
September 3, 2014
- Franchisees Entitled to Rescission Based on Sales Fraud
September 3, 2014
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September 3, 2014
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September 3, 2014
- California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Franchisor in <em>Patterson v. Domino’s</em> Case
August 27, 2014
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August 27, 2014
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August 25, 2014
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August 20, 2014
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August 20, 2014
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August 13, 2014
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August 6, 2014
- Government Contractors Facing Increasing Employment-Related Regulations
August 6, 2014
- Fourth Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Manufacturer in Exclusive Dealing Case
August 5, 2014
- Grocery Store’s Market-Division Claim Against Wholesalers Survives Summary Judgment
August 5, 2014
- Restraint of Trade Claims Go Forward Against Football “Franchises” and League
August 5, 2014
- Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Robinson-Patman Act Claim Based on Uneven Application of Incentive Program
August 5, 2014
- New York Federal Court Rejects Claims Based on Single-Brand Market
August 5, 2014
- Federal Court Finds Oklahoma Statute Requires Cause for Nonrenewal of Dealership Agreement
August 5, 2014
- Dealer’s Wrongful Termination Suit Survives Motion to Dismiss
August 5, 2014
- Federal Court Denies Request for Injunction to Prevent Termination
August 5, 2014
- Supplier’s Summary Judgment Motion Denied by Washington Federal Court on Claims Related to Sale of Products in the Philippines
August 5, 2014
- Court Broadly Interprets Inventory Repurchase Obligations Under the North Carolina Farm Machinery Franchise Act
August 5, 2014
- Massachusetts Supreme Court Clarifies Manufacturer’s Duty to Defend
August 5, 2014
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July 31, 2014
- The EEOC Delivers its Expected New Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination
July 30, 2014
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July 24, 2014
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July 22, 2014
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July 16, 2014
- Will Minnesota’s New Medical Marijuana Law Leave Employers High and Dry?
July 15, 2014
- Criminal Background Discrimination Dragnet Ensnares Government Employer
July 9, 2014
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July 9, 2014
- Supreme Court Holds Company Can Sue Competitor for Unfair Competition Even if It Complies With FDA Labeling Regulations
July 7, 2014
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Approval of Class Settlement, Including Fees
July 7, 2014
- Court Finds FTC Sufficiently Alleged That Franchisor and Other Defendants Operated as a Common Enterprise in Data Breach Case
July 7, 2014
- Agreement Partially Enforced in New York, Despite Argument That Franchisor Failed to Provide Proper Sales Disclosure to Franchisee
July 7, 2014
- New Jersey Federal Court Dismisses Termination Challenge Under State’s Franchise Practices Act
July 7, 2014
- Federal Court Awards Default Judgment Damages From Guarantors
July 7, 2014
- Puerto Rico Federal Court Upholds Clause Selecting Florida Forum
July 7, 2014
- California Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment on Termination
July 7, 2014
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July 6, 2014
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June 30, 2014
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June 25, 2014
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June 24, 2014
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June 18, 2014
- President Obama to Use His Pen and Phone to Expand LGBT Workplace Protections
June 17, 2014
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June 11, 2014
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June 10, 2014
- Missouri District Court Awards Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Termination Case
June 4, 2014
- Supreme Court This Week Issues Two Decisions Favoring Defendants in Patent Litigation
June 4, 2014
- Eleventh Circuit Concludes That Franchisee’s Kickback-Scheme Claims Were Not Barred by a One-Year Limitations Provision
June 4, 2014
- Vague Allegations Regarding Lack of Franchisor Marketing Insufficient for Franchisee to Survive Summary Judgment
June 4, 2014
- Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims
June 4, 2014
- Minnesota Federal Court Lacks Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisor’s Directors
June 4, 2014
- Lender’s Private Foreclosure Sale to Franchisor Deemed Commercially Reasonable Under California UCC
June 4, 2014
- Federal Court in New Hampshire Finds Franchisor Did Not Forfeit Right to Arbitrate Dispute by Seeking Preliminary Injunction
June 4, 2014
- California Adopts Electronic Franchise Filings; CALEASI Is Replaced
June 4, 2014
- New Jersey Appellate Court Confirms Terminated Insurance Agents Are Not in Franchise Relationship With Insurer
June 4, 2014
- New Jersey Court Rules Contract and Statute Preclude Claims
June 4, 2014
- Franchisees Fail to Establish Any Element of RICO Claim
June 4, 2014
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June 4, 2014
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June 3, 2014
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May 29, 2014
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May 28, 2014
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May 21, 2014
- Six Angry Persons? – Minnesota Employers Now Face Jury Trials Under the MHRA
May 21, 2014
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May 14, 2014
- New Minnesota Law Should Prompt Employers To Review and Modify Employee Handbooks and Practices
May 13, 2014
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May 11, 2014
- Are Provisions in Your Social Media Policy Overbroad? The NLRB Might Think So
May 6, 2014
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May 1, 2014
- California Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Preliminary Injunction Motion to Prevent Franchisor’s Arbitration of Dispute
April 30, 2014
- Franchisor Uses Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy to Obtain Control Over Infringing Domain
April 30, 2014
- Court Holds Former Franchisee in Contempt for Failing to Comply with Temporary Restraining Order
April 30, 2014
- Class Certification Denied in Customer’s Federal Lawsuit Regarding Unsolicited Text Messages
April 30, 2014
- Court Holds That Franchisor May Be Liable for Data Breach at Franchised Location
April 30, 2014
- Court Enforces Noncompete After Expiration
April 30, 2014
- Federal Court in California Denies Motion of Franchisee’s Supplier to Intervene in Franchisor’s Action Against the Franchisee
April 30, 2014
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April 29, 2014
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April 23, 2014
- EEOC Issues New Guidance on Religious Dress and Grooming in the Workplace
April 22, 2014
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April 16, 2014
- H-1B Lottery Should Serve as a Reminder of the Need to Increase the Annual Cap
April 15, 2014
- French Approach to After Hours Work Unlikely to Catch On
April 14, 2014
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April 10, 2014
- Minnesota Legislature Expected to Pass Minimum Wage Increase
April 7, 2014
- Tying and Other Claims by Service Competitor Rejected
April 2, 2014
- Distributor’s Antitrust Claims Dismissed on Summary Judgment
April 2, 2014
- Court Denies Preliminary Injunction for Termination of Oral Dealer Agreement and Alleged Discrimination
April 2, 2014
- Dealer’s Encroachment Claims Dismissed
April 2, 2014
- Court Declines Invitation to Stray From Language of Agreement
April 2, 2014
- Ohio Court Dismisses Takings Claim Against Successor Manufacturer
April 2, 2014
- Franchise Relationship Found Under New Jersey Statute
April 2, 2014
- “Warranty Cost Recovery Charge” Violates Illinois Act
April 2, 2014
- New Government Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements Took Effect Last Month
April 2, 2014
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April 2, 2014
- Game On, Wildcats! Labor Board Orders Union Election for Northwestern Football Players
April 1, 2014
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March 26, 2014
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March 24, 2014
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March 20, 2014
- Are You Ready For Next Week’s New Affirmative Action Requirements?
March 17, 2014
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March 13, 2014
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March 12, 2014
- Appellate Court Vacates Order Denying Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction; District Court Then Grants Summary Judgment to Franchisor and Enters Final Injunction
March 9, 2014
- Court Grants Summary to Hotel Management Company
March 9, 2014
- Federal Court Dismisses Rescission Claim Against Franchisor
March 9, 2014
- Seventh Circuit Grants Stay Pending Appeal to Decide Whether Franchise Agreement and Related Real Property Lease Should Be Treated as a Single Executory Contract Under Bankruptcy Law
March 9, 2014
- Court Allows Claim for FTC Franchise Rule Violation to Proceed Under “Negligence Per Se” Theory
March 9, 2014
- New York Franchise Sales Act Claims Withstand Summary Judgment
March 9, 2014
- Former Franchisee’s Failure to Fully Deidentify Deemed Infringement
March 9, 2014
- Federal Court Confirms Arbitration Award Against Alter-Ego
March 9, 2014
- Federal Court Requires Franchisee to Plead Place of Business to Succeed on a New Jersey Franchise Practices Act Claim
March 9, 2014
- Texas Court Enforces Forum-Selection Clause Against Guarantor
March 9, 2014
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March 6, 2014
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March 3, 2014
- Social Media Job Updates: The Footprints in the Snow Showing Customer Solicitation?
February 26, 2014
- Week in Review
February 26, 2014
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February 20, 2014
- Boys Will be Boys is Out of Bounds in Any Workplace Even the NFL
February 18, 2014
- Week in Review
February 13, 2014
- Tick Tock: Don’t Back Off on Tracking Employee’s Working Time
February 11, 2014
- A New Hurdle For Higher Education: College Football Players Huddle Up for Union Organizing
February 5, 2014
- Week in Review
February 5, 2014
- Washington Federal Court Denies Motion to Hold Defendants in Contempt of Consent Judgment for Trademark Infringement
February 4, 2014
- Court Finds Franchisee Who Orally Assumed a Franchise Agreement Is Not Bound by the Agreement’s Arbitration Clause
February 4, 2014
- District Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion for Stay While Seventh Circuit Considers Application of Federal Arbitration Act to “Non-Binding” Arbitration Clause
February 4, 2014
- Licensee Whose Business Plan Denied Franchisee Status Estopped From Claiming It Was a Franchisee
February 4, 2014
- New Jersey Federal Court Dismisses Franchise Sales Fraud Claims Without Prejudice
February 4, 2014
- Week in Review
January 29, 2014
- Are you Prepared for A Possible H-1B Lottery?
January 27, 2014
- Week in Review
January 22, 2014
- Equal Coverage Requirements of Affordable Care Act Delayed
January 21, 2014
- Week in Review
January 15, 2014
- Hating the Love Clause
January 13, 2014
- Missouri District Court Upholds Termination of Franchise Based on Fraud
January 8, 2014
- Fourth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Decision That Expiration of a Franchise Agreement Did Not Constitute Termination
January 8, 2014
- New Mexico District Court Finds Franchisor May Be Vicariously Liable for Death of Franchisee’s Employee
January 8, 2014
- Court Examines Arbitrability of Wage Act Claims in the Awuah Dispute
January 8, 2014
- Court Rejects Challenge to Arbitration Award by Franchisee Who Claimed That Franchisor’s Lawyer Engaged in Unethical Conduct
January 8, 2014
- Franchise Dispute Over Advertising Fund Not Subject to Dismissal
January 8, 2014
- California Court of Appeal Upholds Order Dissolving Preliminary Injunctive Relief in Favor of Franchisee
January 8, 2014
- Week in Review
January 8, 2014
- Who Cares About Reelection, Could You Fire the Toronto Mayor?
January 6, 2014
- Week in Review
January 2, 2014
- Set Your Target on Data Security in 2014
December 30, 2013
- Week in Review
December 18, 2013
- Sleeping with Siri: An FLSA Perspective
December 16, 2013
- Illinois District Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Supplier’s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim
December 11, 2013
- Seventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction Finding PMPA Termination for Failure to Pay Was Proper
December 11, 2013
- New York Federal Court Finds Local Advertising Requirement Does Not Constitute Franchise Fee
December 11, 2013
- Repurchase of Inventory Claim Survives Summary Judgment Under Virginia Equipment Dealers Protection Act
December 11, 2013
- Community of Interest Fact Questions Under Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Prevent Summary Judgment
December 11, 2013
- Ohio Supreme Court Allows Successor Manufacturer to Terminate Distributorship Under the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act
December 11, 2013
- Court Grants Partial Judgment to Distributor on Commission Claim
December 11, 2013
- Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses Beer Distributor’s Amended Complaint Against MillerCoors
December 11, 2013
- Court Dismisses Complaint Finding No Exclusive Arrangement in the Parties’ Distribution Agreements
December 11, 2013
- Court Denies Summary Judgment on Statutory and Equitable Claims in Missouri Dealer Termination Suit
December 11, 2013
- West Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Termination of Distributorship
December 11, 2013
- Week in Review
December 11, 2013
- Willful Blindness on Trade Secrets: Employers Could Pay a Heavy Price
December 9, 2013
- Week in Review
December 4, 2013
- The Supreme Court to Hear Hobby Lobby Case: What does it mean for Title VII?
December 2, 2013
- Week in Review
November 26, 2013
- Week in Review
November 20, 2013
- Employer-Selected Payroll Cards Cannot Be The Sole Method Of Paying Wages
November 18, 2013
- Week in Review
November 14, 2013
- Senate Votes to END Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
November 11, 2013
- Week in Review
November 10, 2013
- Court Approves Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Franchisor
November 6, 2013
- Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Franchisee’s Fraud Claims
November 6, 2013
- Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims Because the Franchise Agreement Directly Contradicts Alleged Misrepresentations
November 6, 2013
- New York Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction to Franchisor Based on Rescission of Franchise Agreement
November 6, 2013
- Florida Federal Court Also Grants Preliminary Injunction After Franchisor’s Immediate Termination Without Advance Notice
November 6, 2013
- Bankruptcy Stay Prevents Injunctive Relief Against Franchisee’s Corporate Operating Company
November 6, 2013
- Federal Court in New Jersey Holds That Minnesota Franchise Act Does Not Preclude Litigating in Forums Other Than Minnesota
November 6, 2013
- California Federal Court Dismisses Case for Improper Venue
November 6, 2013
- Maryland Bar Franchise Committee Will Not Back Franchise Law Proposal; Sponsor Will Not Introduce Bill
November 6, 2013
- Maryland Attorney General Announces Franchise Advisory Committee, Extends Date for Filing Financial Statements
November 6, 2013
- Labor Board Poised to Enable Union Organizing of Faculty, Workforce at Private Religious Schools
November 5, 2013
- Week in Review
October 31, 2013
- Trick or Treat: Tips from Halloween-Themed Lawsuits
October 30, 2013
- Week in Review
October 23, 2013
- You May Live For The Applause But I Work For Overtime
October 21, 2013
- South Korea Adopts Franchisee Protectionist Legislation
October 15, 2013
- Take Care When Succession Planning To Avoid Age Discrimination Claims
October 15, 2013
- Week in Review
October 9, 2013
- Minnesota Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s E-Commerce Claims
October 8, 2013
- Kansas Federal Court Allows Claim for Breach of Contract
October 8, 2013
- Federal Court Finds That Size of Underlying Arbitration Claims Should Be Used to Measure Diversity Jurisdiction in Court Case
October 8, 2013
- Texas Federal Court Determines Claims for Injunctive Relief Are Not Subject to Arbitration
October 8, 2013
- Article Highlights Ways to Increase Price Paid for Franchise Systems
October 8, 2013
- Week in Review
October 2, 2013
- Use Good Sense to Avoid Making Bad Law
September 30, 2013
- Week in Review
September 25, 2013
- Best Practices for Workplace Surveillance
September 23, 2013
- Week in Review
September 19, 2013
- Legal Issues with Employee Surveillance
September 17, 2013
- Can Employer Surveillance Influence Employee Behavior?
September 16, 2013
- Eighth Circuit Denies Injunction to Stop Competition by Former Franchisee, and District Court Allows Counterclaim
September 11, 2013
- Franchisor Wins Latest Round in the <em>Awuah</em> Saga
September 11, 2013
- Court Awards Franchisor $3.1 Million in Attorneys’ Fees Based on Contractual Fee-Shifting Provision in Franchise Agreement
September 11, 2013
- Economic Loss Doctrine Bars Franchisee Tort Claims Premised on Pre-Agreement Misrepresentation
September 11, 2013
- New Jersey Federal Court Holds That Integration Clause Bars Claims Based on Precontractual Representations
September 11, 2013
- Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Franchisees Who Failed to Follow Promotion
September 11, 2013
- Maryland District Court Denies Franchisee’s Earnings Claims
September 11, 2013
- Court Grants Dismissal of Discrimination Claims Against Franchisor
September 11, 2013
- Court Finds New Jersey Franchise Practices Act Applies to Development Agreement and Declines to Enforce Forum Clause
September 11, 2013
- Federal Court Remands Case to Arbitration
September 11, 2013
- Canadian Arbitration Panel Concludes Required Software Is Part of Franchise System
September 11, 2013
- Week in Review
September 11, 2013
- The Modern Workplace: Focus on Benefits
September 11, 2013
- Help! How Do I Complete the Form I-9 for a Remote Hire?
September 10, 2013
- Week in Review
September 4, 2013
- What Makes Employees Feel Valued?
September 3, 2013
- Week in Review
August 28, 2013
- Class Action Waivers Gain Momentum as More Courts Reject NLRB Ban on Waivers
August 27, 2013
- Week in Review
August 21, 2013
- Electronic Cigarettes at Work?
August 21, 2013
- Week In Review
August 14, 2013
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Against Plaintiff’s Robinson-Patman Act and Sherman Act Allegations
August 13, 2013
- Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Plaintiff Finding No Breach of Contract
August 13, 2013
- Court Rules Integration Clause Bars Both Parties’ Claims Involving Preagreement Representations
August 13, 2013
- Massachussetts Federal Court Defines “Community of Interest” as It Relates to Massachussetts Franchise Law
August 13, 2013
- Court Holds New Issues Arise When Manufacturer Terminates Dealership Franchise After Previous Litigation
August 13, 2013
- Missouri Federal Court Dismisses Portions of Dealer’s Franchise Act Claims Based on Notice, but Allows Other Claims to Proceed
August 13, 2013
- Another Piece of the Puzzle: Social Media Concerns (Just) Outside the Employment Relationship
August 13, 2013
- Week in Review
August 7, 2013
- No Photographs, Please
August 6, 2013
- Week in Review
July 31, 2013
- EEOC Taking Flak on Criminal Background Check Agenda
July 29, 2013
- Week in Review
July 24, 2013
- Don’t Forget That EEO-1
July 23, 2013
- Ninth Circuit Once Again Affirms $16 Million Verdict in Favor of Licensee
July 17, 2013
- Second Circuit Finds Insurance Agent Is Not a Franchisee
July 17, 2013
- Court Dismisses Licensee’s Fraud Claim Based on Parol Evidence Rule
July 17, 2013
- Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion for Injuction Against Termination
July 17, 2013
- Kentucky District Court Concludes It Lacks Personal Jurisdiction Over Guarantors to Franchisees’ Promissory Notes
July 17, 2013
- “Unclean Hands” Defense Does Not Help Franchisee Who Continued to Accept Benefits Under Its Franchise Agreement
July 17, 2013
- Federal Court Upholds Franchise Agreement Forum Selection Clause
July 17, 2013
- Class Action Lawsuits Against Subway for Misleading Advertising Are Centralized by Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation
July 17, 2013
- Massachusetts Supreme Court Rules Modified “Right of Control” Test Applies to Vicarious Liability Claims Against Franchisor
July 17, 2013
- Hotel Franchisor Must Stand Trial After Sickness at Franchised Unit
July 17, 2013
- Week in Review
July 17, 2013
- Sometimes You Need a Checklist
July 16, 2013
- Week in Review
July 10, 2013
- Change To Minnesota Sick Leave Law Begins August 1
July 10, 2013
- Week in Review
July 3, 2013
- Employer Health Insurance Mandate Gets “Yellow Light”
July 2, 2013
- Week in Review
June 26, 2013
- Same-Sex Marriage Decisions: What Now for Employee Benefits
June 26, 2013
- Are You Ready for the New Hours-of-Service Regulations for Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles?
June 25, 2013
- Two Important New Employment Decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court
June 23, 2013
- Week in Review
June 19, 2013
- EEOC Lawsuits Target Criminal Background Checks
June 18, 2013
- Court Finds Employee’s Wage and Hour Claim Falls Within Arbitration Provision of Online Employment Application
June 12, 2013
- Franchisee’s Breach of Contract and Breach of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claims Dismissed in Termination Case
June 12, 2013
- Court Transfers Employment Action to Franchisor’s Home State
June 12, 2013
- Court Finds Personal Jurisdiction Over Franchisee Despite Competing Clauses in Agreements
June 12, 2013
- Wisconsin Court Rules That Exculpatory Clauses in Parties’ Contract Do Not Bar Franchisee From Bringing Misrepresentation Claim
June 12, 2013
- Court Finds That Clear Language in Agreements Disproves Franchisee’s Reasonable Reliance on Franchisor’s Promises
June 12, 2013
- Texas Appeals Court Holds Franchisor Not Entitled to Award of Fees in Enforcing Noncompete Agreement That Was Reformed
June 12, 2013
- A Rhode Island Court Rejects Wendy’s Franchisee’s Challenge to the Nearby Development of a McDonald’s Franchise
June 12, 2013
- Week in Review
June 12, 2013
- Fields of Dreams: Small Agricultural Employers Seem to Think the Law Doesnt Apply
June 9, 2013
- Week in Review
June 5, 2013
- Supreme Court Watch: Employment Cases in 2013
June 4, 2013
- Week in Review
May 29, 2013
- Two Minnesota Cases Provide Important Reminder of Minnesotas Marital Status Discrimination Law
May 29, 2013
- Week in Review
May 22, 2013
- Week in Review
May 16, 2013
- Fourth Circuit Reverses District Court’s Ruling That Franchise Arbitration Clause Was Unconscionable
May 15, 2013
- Eastern District of Missouri Enforces Provisions Waiving the Right to a Jury Trial, Punitive Damages, and Lost Future Profits
May 15, 2013
- Franchisor’s Claim for Insurance Coverage Dismissed Based on Contractual Exclusion
May 15, 2013
- Franchisor Recovers Lanham Act and Actual Damages From Holdover Franchisee
May 15, 2013
- Northern District of Illinois Grants Attorneys’ Fees Against Franchisee and Pro Se Guarantor in Termination Case
May 15, 2013
- Minnesota Federal Court Denies Franchisor Lost Future Royalties
May 15, 2013
- New Jersey Court Finds No Evidence That Franchise Agreement Was “Unconscionable” Where Parties Negotiated Terms
May 15, 2013
- Georgia Federal Court Dismisses Franchisor’s Claims for Unjust Enrichment, Negligence, and Punitive Damages
May 15, 2013
- The Trademark Clearinghouse Is Now Accepting Registrations
May 15, 2013
- Ban the Box Legislation on its Way to Becoming Law
May 13, 2013
- Out With The Old, In With The New Form I-9
May 12, 2013
- Week in Review
May 9, 2013
- To insure or not to insure . . . .
May 8, 2013
- Week in Review
May 2, 2013
- Should You Friend Your Employees?
April 29, 2013
- Week in Review
April 24, 2013
- The Gang of Eights Immigration Bill and What it May Mean for Employers
April 23, 2013
- Sixth Circuit Rejects Arbitration That It Finds “Was a Model of How Not to Conduct One”
April 22, 2013
- Texas Federal Court Refuses to Require Distributor to Prevent Encroachment by Dealers Against Each Other
April 22, 2013
- Court Finds Minnesota Sales Representative Act Not Applicable Despite the Parties’ Choice of Minnesota Law
April 22, 2013
- Federal Court Holds Manufacturer Did Not Timely Exercise Right of First Refusal
April 22, 2013
- Two Manufacturers’ Grants of Exclusive Dealerships to Home Depot Held Not Enough to Allege Illegal Agreement
April 22, 2013
- Nebraska Supreme Court Provides Its First Interpretation of State Antitrust Act Provision in Credit Report Reseller Dispute
April 22, 2013
- Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss New Jersey Franchise Practices Act Claim
April 22, 2013
- Minnesota Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Dealership’s Unfair Practices and Pricing Discrimination Claims
April 22, 2013
- State Appeals Court Holds That Terminated Distributors Cannot Assert Claims Under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
April 22, 2013
- New Hampshire Supreme Court Holds Settlement of Termination Dispute Violates Statute
April 22, 2013
- Oklahoma Appellate Court Reverses Finding of Agency Relationship Between Ford Motor Company and Dealer
April 22, 2013
- Iowa Court Denies Damages and Attorneys’ Fees to Dealer That Prevailed in Wrongful Termination Suit
April 22, 2013
- Week in Review
April 18, 2013
- Revisiting Affirmative Action
April 16, 2013
- Week in Review
April 14, 2013
- Background Checks or Blacklists?
April 9, 2013
- Week in Review
April 4, 2013
- Is Your Handbook Disclaimer Watering Down Your Technology and Social Media Policy?
April 2, 2013
- Week in Review
March 27, 2013
- Sexual Orientation Protection from Discrimination in Minnesota
March 26, 2013
- How Long Do Unemployment Benefits Last?
March 21, 2013
- Week in Review
March 21, 2013
- Capitol Update
March 20, 2013
- Week in Review
March 13, 2013
- Kentucky Federal Court Allows Franchisee to Proceed With Claim That Financial Projections Violate Minnesota Act
March 12, 2013
- Ninth Circuit Affirms $16 Million Verdict in Favor of Licensee
March 12, 2013
- Pennsylvania Federal Court Enforces Immediate Termination and Eviction for Underreporting of Sales
March 12, 2013
- Federal Court Enforces Settlement Terms Sheet
March 12, 2013
- District Court Affirms Bankruptcy Court Determination That Option Holder Had Standing Under Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
March 12, 2013
- Court Refuses to Certify Customers as Class Because They Failed to Demonstrate They Suffered the Same Injury
March 12, 2013
- Federal District Court Rules That Similarity of a Former Franchisee’s Trademark to the Franchisor’s Warrants an Injunction
March 12, 2013
- Insurer Coverage Denial for Contractual Exclusion in Franchise Dispute Is Upheld
March 12, 2013
- New Jersey Federal Court Upholds Forum Selection Clause
March 12, 2013
- Reaction to Email Searches Shows Importance of Policy and Managing Expectations
March 11, 2013
- USCIS Has Finally Released the Revised Form I-9
March 7, 2013
- Week in Review
March 6, 2013
- Is it the Beginning of the End for the Flexible Workplace?
March 5, 2013
- Week in Review
February 27, 2013
- Family Members Get Unemployment, Too
February 26, 2013
- Week in Review
February 21, 2013
- Reflecting on the Presidents Behind Our Landmark Civil Rights and Employment Laws
February 17, 2013
- Week in Review
February 13, 2013
- Gray Plant Mooty Adds Mark Kirsch and Jan Gilbert
February 12, 2013
- United States Supreme Court Holds Broad Covenant Not to Sue Moots Trademark Infringement Action
February 12, 2013
- Pizza Franchisor’s Trade Dress Infringement Claims Fail
February 12, 2013
- Court Denies Challenge to Venue in Franchisor’s Home State
February 12, 2013
- Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Post-Term Noncompete Applied to Former Franchisees and Others Acting in Concert With Them
February 12, 2013
- Federal Court Rules Dispute Resolution Clause Must Be Followed Prior to Litigation and Stays Pending Proceedings
February 12, 2013
- Federal Court Finds It Lacks Jurisdiction Over FTC Act Claim
February 12, 2013
- Court Upholds Narrow Definition of “Consumer” Under Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
February 12, 2013
- District Court Upholds Arbitration Finding of Constructive Termination Under Wisconsin Statute
February 12, 2013
- Washington Court Declines to Vacate Order Compelling Arbitration Absent Showing of Prejudice
February 12, 2013
- Franchisor Found Vicariously Liable for Franchisee Advertising
February 12, 2013
- Iowa Federal Court Enforces Arbitration Provision
February 12, 2013
- Minnesota Lawmakers Consider Outlawing Most Noncompete Agreements
February 12, 2013
- Week in Review
February 7, 2013
- Whether Someone Is a Real Tool Is a Matter Of Opinion
February 4, 2013
- Employers Must Provide a Private Place to Pump
January 30, 2013
- Week in Review
January 30, 2013
- Week in Review
January 24, 2013
- Minnesota Approves Preferential Hiring of Veterans
January 22, 2013
- Week in Review
January 16, 2013
- Thank a Vet–Give Them a Job
January 15, 2013
- Week in Review
January 9, 2013
- Federal Court of Appeals Enforces a Franchisor’s Arbitration Requirement
January 8, 2013
- Second Circuit Upholds Arbitration Award Pursuant to Business Opportunity Law
January 8, 2013
- Development Agent Not Covered by Alabama Sales Representative Commission Statute
January 8, 2013
- Federal District Court Follows e<em>Bay v. Mercexchange</em> In Not Applying Presumption of Irreparable Harm in Trademark Cases
January 8, 2013
- Covenant Not to Compete in Settlement Agreement Enforced Against Former Franchisee
January 8, 2013
- Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Enforce Noncompete
January 8, 2013
- Court Upholds Franchisor’s Rejection of Franchisees’ Proposed Transfers of Franchises
January 8, 2013
- Maryland Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Landlord/Tenant Dispute
January 8, 2013
- Virginia Considering Technical Changes to Virginia Franchise Rules
January 8, 2013
- Ontario Appeals Court Upholds Decision Dismissing Franchisees’ Class Action Claims
January 8, 2013
- Court Rejects State Law Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claim
January 8, 2013
- Separate Courts Deny Hotel Franchisors’ Motions to Dismiss Consumer Class Action Complaints
January 8, 2013
- Connecticut Court Enforces Arbitration Clause Against Franchisee Association
January 8, 2013
- A Choice to Carefully Consider: Civil Suits or Arbitration?
January 8, 2013
- Week in Review
January 2, 2013
- Time to Make Your 2013 Employment Law Resolutions
January 2, 2013
- H-1B Filing Season For FY 2014 Is Almost Upon Us
December 27, 2012
- Week in Review
December 26, 2012
- Week in Review
December 19, 2012
- EEOC Roadmaps Future Enforcement Focus
December 19, 2012
- Week in Review
December 12, 2012
- Employees Traveling Over the Holidays? Pandemic Panic May Be OK
December 12, 2012
- Indiana Federal Court Allows Claim for Breach of Oral Contract
December 10, 2012
- New York Appellate Court Upholds Claim of Oral Distribution Agreement Against Supplier
December 10, 2012
- Distributor Survives Summary Judgment by Using Customer Affidavits to Demonstrate Existence of Trademark License
December 10, 2012
- New York Appeals Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Dealers in Dispute Over Incentive Program
December 10, 2012
- New York Court Finds No Fiduciary Duty Between Supplier and Dealer
December 10, 2012
- Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims Regarding an Unauthorized Transfer of Dealership
December 10, 2012
- Court Refuses to Dismiss or Transfer Manufacturer’s Declaratory Judgment Suit Against Former Distributor
December 10, 2012
- FOCUS ON BENEFITS: What? You want your 2012 bonus before the end of the year?
December 9, 2012
- Week in Review
December 6, 2012
- Tis the Season
December 4, 2012
- Week in Review
November 28, 2012
- The U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument on Who Constitutes a Supervisor Under Harassment Law
November 27, 2012
- Week in Review
November 21, 2012
- WHAT THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS WITH PEOPLE WORKING IN WASHINGTON AND COLORADO
November 20, 2012
- Gray Plant Mooty Welcomes Sandy Bodeau to Its Franchising Mergers & Acquisitions Team
November 18, 2012
- Courts Routinely Enforce Compliance With System Standards Following <em>Dunkin’ Donuts v. Priya</em>
November 18, 2012
- Franchisor Enforces Post-Expiration Noncompete Agreement
November 18, 2012
- California Federal Court Approves ADA Class Action Settlement
November 18, 2012
- Illinois Federal Court Grants Motion to Compel Arbitration
November 18, 2012
- Court Enforces Contract Despite Inability to Produce Signed Copy
November 18, 2012
- Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Fraud and Statutory Claims
November 18, 2012
- Court Concludes That Remedies Under Maine’s Unfair Trade Practices Act Do Not Apply to Relationships Governed by Franchise Act
November 18, 2012
- Week in Review
November 14, 2012
- Remind Employees to Think Twice Before Hitting Send
November 13, 2012
- Week in Review
November 7, 2012
- Tips for Ensuring At-Will Disclaimers are At Their Best
November 6, 2012
- Navigating Election Day in the Workplace
November 4, 2012
- Week in Review
November 1, 2012
- Not so frightening Halloween Surprise from NLRB
October 31, 2012
- Employers Response to Domestic or Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking May Create a Claim for Discrimination
October 30, 2012
- Week in Review
October 24, 2012
- Another Workplace Technology ChallengeElection Day
October 23, 2012
- Michigan Federal Court Grants Franchisors’ Motion for Summary Judgment and Dismisses Franchisees’ Claims
October 17, 2012
- Court Denies Injunction to Franchisee Who Failed to Meet Current Performance Standard After Renewal
October 17, 2012
- Tying Claim Against Franchisor Ultimately Fails on Other Grounds
October 17, 2012
- Court Allows Franchisor’s Action to Force Arbitration Against Individual Member of Franchisee Association
October 17, 2012
- Motion to Compel Individual Arbitration Granted
October 17, 2012
- Court Rules for Plaintiff Franchisor on Summary Judgment
October 17, 2012
- Dispute Over Merits of Franchise Agreement Termination Is Not Enough to Defeat Summary Judgment on Trademark Infringement
October 17, 2012
- Court Transfers Termination Action After Franchisee and Personal Guarantors Move to Dismiss on Jurisdiction and Venue Grounds
October 17, 2012
- Court Holds Franchisees in Contempt but Finds Franchisor Failed to Prove Franchisees Were Violating Noncompete
October 17, 2012
- Court Grants Injunction Requiring Franchisees to Stop Violating Covenant Not to Compete
October 17, 2012
- Week in Review
October 17, 2012
- DOL Offers New Toolkit for Employers
October 16, 2012
- Week in Review
October 10, 2012
- Workplace Violence: Prevention and Response
October 9, 2012
- FOCUS ON BENEFITS: Open Enrollment Season is Upon Us. Hows Your Summary of Benefits and Coverage?
October 7, 2012
- Week in Review
October 3, 2012
- NLRB Upholds Employers Firing Based on Employees Facebook Post
October 2, 2012
- Week in Review
September 26, 2012
- Employee Voting Rights: What Employers Need to Know
September 25, 2012
- Week in Review
September 19, 2012
- New Forms Required for FCRA Compliance
September 19, 2012
- Illinois State Court Dismisses Plaintiff’s Claims Against Hotel Franchisor on <em>Forum Non Conveniens</em> Grounds
September 16, 2012
- Court Applies Statute of Limitations to Bar Franchisee’s Claim
September 16, 2012
- Eighth Circuit Reverses District Court Finding That Franchise Agreement Was Renewable in Perpetuity
September 16, 2012
- Seventh Circuit Denies Franchisor Right to Terminate Franchisee for Failing to Follow New Pricing Policy
September 16, 2012
- Connecticut Franchise Act Does Not Extend Protection to Terminated Insurance Agent
September 16, 2012
- Franchisee Able to Pursue Wrongful Termination Claim Based Under Indiana Act Despite Time-Barred Claim Under Distributor Agreement
September 16, 2012
- Franchisor Awarded Damages; Franchisee’s Claims Based on Franchisor Duties Dismissed on Summary Judgment
September 16, 2012
- Wisconsin Court Finds Franchisee Waived Its Right to Trial by Jury
September 16, 2012
- Court Dismisses Claims Against Website and Lanham Act Claims Pertaining Only to Registered Marks
September 16, 2012
- Federal Court Enters Preliminary Injunction to Enforce Covenant Against Competition
September 16, 2012
- Court Holds Noncompete Agreement Enforceable Only Where Franchise Agreement Is Terminated, Not When It Expires
September 16, 2012
- Liquidated Damages Provision Upheld in Face of Alleged Oral Promise
September 16, 2012
- California Court Finds That Franchisor Could Be Held Liable for Restaurant Patron’s Injuries Based on Agency Relationship
September 16, 2012
- Court Approves Settlement of Franchisees’ Class Action FLSA Claims
September 16, 2012
- Seize the Day: Chicago Public Schools Radical Performance Evaluation Proposal Highlights Unprecedented Bargaining Opportunities for Unionized Employers
September 13, 2012
- Week in Review
September 12, 2012
- Discrimination Law: Differences Matter (between state and federal law, that is)
September 6, 2012
- Week in Review
September 5, 2012
- Week in Review
August 29, 2012
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The NLRB and EEOC Challenge Confidentiality Requests During Investigations
August 29, 2012
- Employee Handbook Reviews: Take a Look at Your At-Will Disclaimer
August 28, 2012
- Week in Review
August 22, 2012
- Week in Review
August 15, 2012
- *%!@*!$
August 14, 2012
- Non-Compete Provision Extending to All Business Products and Services Found Overly Broad
August 9, 2012
- Federal Court Declines to Enter Preliminary Injunction to Enforce Covenant Against Competition
August 9, 2012
- Court Grants Franchisee Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Franchisor’s Attempt to Enforce Pricing and Promotions Policy
August 9, 2012
- Dismissal Granted in Part and Denied in Part on Franchise System Distributor’s Claims Relating to E. Coli Outbreak in 2006
August 9, 2012
- Florida Federal Court Dismisses Trademark Claims Due to Plaintiff’s Incorrect Citations
August 9, 2012
- Silence on Class Arbitration Does Not Necessarily Bar All Class Actions in Arbitration Forum, First Circuit Holds
August 9, 2012
- Limitations Period Under California Franchise Investment Law Runs From Time of Disclosure
August 9, 2012
- Franchisor Not Liable for Text Message Marketing Campaign Conducted by Franchisees
August 9, 2012
- Franchise Agreement Waiver of Jury Trial Upheld
August 9, 2012
- Maryland Federal Court Examines Fraud and Antitrust Claims
August 9, 2012
- New Jersey Court Disqualifies Firm Based on Conflict of Interest
August 9, 2012
- New Jersey Federal Court Grants Franchisor Summary Judgment Upholding Its Termination of Franchisee for Failure to Pay Fees
August 9, 2012
- Revisions to Ohio Business Opportunity Law Could Affect Some Franchisors
August 9, 2012
- Week in Review
August 8, 2012
- About Those New Social Media Privacy Law Developments…
August 7, 2012
- FOCUS ON BENEFITS: Year-End Deadline for Employers to Remove Noncompliant Release Provisions in Section 409A-Covered Plans
August 5, 2012
- Week in Review
August 2, 2012
- Cellphones and Accidents The Connection Should be Obvious
July 30, 2012
- Forgetting to Turn Off Auto Email Delete Function Could be Very Costly in Litigation
July 29, 2012
- Week in Review
July 26, 2012
- FOCUS ON BENEFITS: Health Care Reform is Constitutional What Do We Do Now?
July 25, 2012
- In the Employment Discrimination Context, Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?
July 24, 2012
- Week in Review
July 19, 2012
- To Monitor or Not to Monitor Employee Emails?
July 18, 2012
- Week in Review
July 12, 2012
- What Can the Freeh Report Teach Employers about Workplace Culture and Investigations?
July 12, 2012
- State Court Decisions Reflect Continued Lack of Consistency Regarding Treatment of Vertical Resale Price Maintenance
July 11, 2012
- Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment for Defendant on Claim of Monopolization
July 11, 2012
- Covenant Against Competition in Consultant Agreement Does Not Violate Sherman Act
July 11, 2012
- Contractual Ambiguity Causes Court of Appeals to Remand $1.9 Billion Damages Award
July 11, 2012
- The Sixth Circuit Upholds Lower Court’s Allocation of a Jury’s Damages Award
July 11, 2012
- Fourth Circuit Interprets Contract Integration Clause Narrowly in Declining to Excuse Obligations
July 11, 2012
- Unsigned Contract Does Not Create Binding Commitment to Distributor
July 11, 2012
- Court Affirms Preliminary Injunction Preventing Termination of Distributors
July 11, 2012
- Court Compels Arbitration Against Distributor’s Spouse
July 11, 2012
- Court Rejects Claim Under PMPA Because Plaintiff Not a Franchisee
July 11, 2012
- Washington Court Holds That a Deduction From Commission Payments May Be a Franchise Fee
July 11, 2012
- What Franchise Trademark Owners Need to Know About the New Internet Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)
July 11, 2012
- Week in Review
July 5, 2012
- New Minnesota Unemployment Provision Takes Effect, But What Effect Will That Be?
July 4, 2012
- Week in Review
June 28, 2012
- Big Week at the Supreme Court
June 28, 2012
- The EEOC Crackdown: Part Two Avoiding Liability for Leave Policies
June 20, 2012
- The EEOC Crackdown: Part One Dont Be Inflexible
June 19, 2012
- Week in Review
June 14, 2012
- Court Finds Franchisee Did Not Have Absolute Right to Purchase Territory Adjacent to His Exclusive Territories
June 13, 2012
- Washington State Passes Technical Amendments to Franchise Act
June 13, 2012
- Injunction Action Allowed as Exception to Mandatory Mediation
June 13, 2012
- Court Holds Franchisee in Contempt for Violation of Injunction
June 13, 2012
- Court Grants in Part Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Franchisee’s Claim for Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
June 13, 2012
- Missouri Federal Court Finds That Arbitrator Has Power to Decide Whether to Allow Collective Arbitration
June 13, 2012
- Florida Federal Court Stays Litigation Pending Franchisor’s Motion to Compel Arbitration
June 13, 2012
- Few Encroachment Claims Brought in Recent Years
June 13, 2012
- Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee’s Case and Compels Arbitration
June 13, 2012
- Another Day, Another 500 Audit Notices from ICE
June 13, 2012
- Week in Review
June 7, 2012
- When Laws Collide: Balancing Workers Religious Beliefs with Workplace Safety
June 7, 2012
- Week in Review
May 31, 2012
- The Very Real Costs to Employers of Distracted Driving
May 29, 2012
- Week in Review
May 24, 2012
- EEOC Breaks New Ground And Holds that Transgender Discrimination Violates Federal Law
May 20, 2012
- Week in Review
May 17, 2012
- EEOC Strengthens Discrimination Protections for Ex-Offenders
May 16, 2012
- Week in Review
May 10, 2012
- What Has Followed From <em>Collins v. IDQ</em>?
May 9, 2012
- Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Enforcing Covenant
May 9, 2012
- Court Denies Preliminary Enforcement of Noncompete Covenant Based on Failure to Show Irreparable Injury
May 9, 2012
- Franchisee’s Notice to Customers Regarding End of Franchise Relationship Does Not Constitute Trademark Infringement
May 9, 2012
- Keyword Advertising Claims Against Google Resurrected
May 9, 2012
- Court Holds Franchise Agreement Not a Personal Services Contract
May 9, 2012
- Georgia District Court Bars Certain Claims Arising From Franchisor’s Failure to Disclose an Owner’s Interest in Designated Supplier
May 9, 2012
- Court Finds Former Franchisee in Contempt
May 9, 2012
- Closing Addendum and Integration Clause Defeat Claim of Unlawful Financial Performance Representation
May 9, 2012
- Maryland District Court Dismisses Franchisee Defendants From Case After Finding Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
May 9, 2012
- Passwords and Privacy
May 6, 2012
- Week in Review
May 3, 2012
- When was the last time you updated job descriptions?
May 1, 2012
- Week in Review
April 26, 2012
- EEOC Focus on Criminal Background Checks and Ex-Offender Hiring
April 24, 2012
- Week in Review
April 19, 2012
- Federal Court of Appeals Blocks NLRBs Notice Posting Rule, But New Election Rules Take Effect on April 30
April 17, 2012
- Week in Review
April 12, 2012
- Court Finds Personal Jurisdiction Over Spouse of Franchise Owner
April 11, 2012
- Florida Court Protects Franchisor’s Training and Operations Manuals From Discovery in Connection With Vicarious Liability Claim
April 11, 2012
- Court Rejects Franchisees’ “You Breached First” Defense
April 11, 2012
- Federal Court Denies Former Franchisees’ Motion for Summary Judgment on Their Claim for Violation of Michigan Statute
April 11, 2012
- Court Partially Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss
April 11, 2012
- Court Upholds Franchisors’ Decision Not to Renew Franchise
April 11, 2012
- Canadian Court Dismisses Tim Hortons Putative Class Action
April 11, 2012
- New Chinese Franchise Administrative Measures Adopted
April 11, 2012
- New Manitoba, Canada Franchise Regulations Proclaimed
April 11, 2012
- Potential Good Faith and Fair Dealing Claim Allowed to Proceed
April 11, 2012
- Court Grants Summary Judgment for Franchisor on Claim That Content of Advertising Campaign Breached Implied Covenant
April 11, 2012
- Post-Termination Cases After <em>McDonald’s v. Robertson</em>
April 11, 2012
- Technological Change in Employment Practices The Law Struggles to Keep Up
April 10, 2012
- Social Media Recommendations A New Risk for Employers
April 9, 2012
- Week in Review
April 5, 2012
- Changes Ahead for the Form I-9?
April 3, 2012
- Week in Review
March 29, 2012
- Gimme Your Password
March 25, 2012
- Week in Review
March 22, 2012
- Employees Fired for Wearing Orange?
March 21, 2012
- Will Unpaid Internships Be the Focus of the Next Wave of Wage and Hour Class Actions?
March 19, 2012
- Week in Review
March 15, 2012
- Heres A Tip: Employees Need Guidance on Social Media
March 13, 2012
- Week in Review
March 8, 2012
- Texas Court of Appeals Finds Manufacturer Failed to Use Best Efforts to Settle Dispute
March 7, 2012
- Savings Clause Undermines Motion to Compel Arbitration
March 7, 2012
- Court Upholds Distributor’s Right to Authorize Multiple Dealerships
March 7, 2012
- Court Denies Dismissal of Claims for Breach and Interference
March 7, 2012
- Arkansas Court Dismisses Online Retailer’s Sherman Act Claims
March 7, 2012
- Sales Lost to Competitor Adequate to State Claim of Price Discrimination
March 7, 2012
- Market Forces Alone Not Sufficient Basis for Coercion Under Alabama Motor Vehicle Franchise Act
March 7, 2012
- Its Been a Privilege
March 5, 2012
- Its Telework Week!
March 4, 2012
- Week in Review
March 1, 2012
- Is That Contractor Truly Independent?”
February 29, 2012
- Week in Review
February 23, 2012
- Unpaid Internships: The Best Thing Since Cupcakes or a Recipe for Disaster?
February 19, 2012
- Week in Review
February 16, 2012
- Minnesota’s Governor Dayton Vetoes Litigation Reform Bills
February 12, 2012
- Week in Review
February 9, 2012
- Company Smartphones: Whose Data Is It?
February 9, 2012
- Handbook Disclaimers May Not be Enough
February 8, 2012
- What Happened After the Americans With Disabilities Act Cases of the 1990s?
February 7, 2012
- Court Enjoins Former Franchisees From Competing for Two Years Within 100 Miles of Former Territory or That of Any Other Franchisee
February 7, 2012
- Clause Barring Former Franchisee From Employment in Any Capacity in Competing Business Voided in Georgia as “Overly Broad”
February 7, 2012
- Court Denies Franchisees’ Motion to Dismiss Claim of Breach Based on Underpayment of Royalties and Noncompete Violation
February 7, 2012
- Arbitration Venue and Choice of Law Provision in Franchise Agreement Struck Down
February 7, 2012
- Court Upholds Arbitration Clause But Finds Unconscionable Requirement That Plaintiff Advance Costs
February 7, 2012
- California Court of Appeals Reverses Lower Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment in Favor of Franchisor
February 7, 2012
- California Federal Court Enjoins Use of Confusingly Similar Name
February 7, 2012
- Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Following Termination of Franchisee
February 7, 2012
- California Appellate Court Finds No Breach in the Renewal of Franchise Agreements
February 7, 2012
- District Court Reverses Bankruptcy Court’s Ruling On Severability of Workout Agreements and Reinstates Franchise Agreements
February 7, 2012
- Social Networking Activity at Work Soars
February 7, 2012
- A Light at the End of the Tunnel for MN Employers? MN House Bill Limits Attorneys Fees
February 7, 2012
- Week in Review
February 2, 2012
- Whats Going On at the NLRB: Quickie Election Rules Passed and in Process
February 1, 2012
- Criminal Background Policy Lands Pepsi in Hot Water
January 26, 2012
- Week in Review
January 26, 2012
- Week in Review
January 19, 2012
- Pre-Eligibility Notice of the Need for Leave May Be Protected Under the FMLA
January 17, 2012
- Week in Review (New Year’s Edition)
January 12, 2012
- Are Your Employees Too Linked In?
January 11, 2012
- What Has Followed From <em>Broussard v. Meineke</em>?
January 10, 2012
- New York Adopts “2012 Franchise Expo” Registration Exemption
January 10, 2012
- FTC Franchise Rule to Be Enforced by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
January 10, 2012
- China’s MOFCOM Amends Franchise Measures
January 10, 2012
- Court Enforces Covenant Against Third-Party Nonsignatories and Against Conduct Through a Related Business
January 10, 2012
- Former Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisees Are Enjoined From Using Franchisor’s Trademarks
January 10, 2012
- Court Rules Holdover Franchisee’s Continued Unauthorized Use of Franchisor’s Trademark Constitutes “Counterfeit” Use of the Mark and Entitles Franchisor to Enhanced Damages
January 10, 2012
- Court Rejects Extraterritorial Application of Lanham Act
January 10, 2012
- Colorado Federal Court Denies Franchisor’s Motion for Summary Judgment on Its Trademark Claim
January 10, 2012
- Court Holds That New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Does Not Apply to Sale of Franchises
January 10, 2012
- Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment Under CFIL
January 10, 2012
- Insurer’s Duty to Defend Franchisee Triggered in Trademark Infingement Case
January 10, 2012
- Twitter Dispute Offers Lessons for Employers
January 9, 2012
- Commercial Drivers and Cell Phones Watch Out for the New Regulations
January 3, 2012
- NLRB Again Postpones Deadline for Posting Notice of Collective Bargaining Rights
January 2, 2012
- Week in Review (The Holiday Edition)
December 29, 2011
- A New Year’s Resolution: Implement or Update Your Technology Policy
December 20, 2011
- Looking Back on How the Most Significant Cases and Issues Have Developed Between Issues 101 and 150 of <em>The GPMemorandum</em>
December 14, 2011
- Kentucky Surpreme Court Finds Franchisor Not Liable for Workers’ Compensation Benefits Paid to Franchisee Employee
December 14, 2011
- Court Refuses to Extend Protections of Minnesota Franchise Act to Out of State Distributor
December 14, 2011
- Ninth Circuit Holds Washington Franchise Statute Does Protect California Franchisee
December 14, 2011
- Court Grants Summary Judgment to Local Officials in Suit Involving Enforcement of Anti-Franchise Law
December 14, 2011
- Court Dismisses Claims for Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Based on Differential Treatment
December 14, 2011
- Franchisor Not Liable for Franchisee’s Construction Costs
December 14, 2011
- New Jersey Federal Court Holds That Forum Selection Clause Does Not Bar Right to Seek Transfer to More Conveniant Forum
December 14, 2011
- Non-Renewal Is Not a Breach of Good Faith Covenant
December 14, 2011
- California Federal Court Grants Supplier’s Motion to Dismiss
December 14, 2011
- Court Holds That Lantham Act Claims Are Not Required to Be Pled With Particularity
December 14, 2011
- Late Counterclaim Not Allowed to Derail Judgment for Franchisor
December 14, 2011
- Negligent Misrepresentation Counterclaim Against Franchisor Barred By Economic Loss Rule
December 14, 2011
- Court Dismisses Suit Against Franchisor, Judge, and Arbitration
December 14, 2011
- District Court Denies Request for Certification of Direct Appeal From the Bankruptcy Court to Eighth Circuit
December 14, 2011
- No Equitable Estoppel in Four Year Old Trademark Claim
December 14, 2011
- Week In Review
December 14, 2011
- Week In Review: The Twitter Edition
