They didn't see it coming. When franchising burst on the American economic scene with such force and vitality in the 1950's and 1960's, no franchise-specific laws, rules or regulations were there to ...

The importance of continuous compliance, understanding franchisee rights and the critical role legal guidance plays in navigating franchise law, protecting your investment and avoiding disputes. The ...

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When Cody Towns founded the full-service firm, Towns Law Firm, in 2017, his primary goal was to help clients with their legal needs by offering big-firm expertise with a higher level of personalized ...

Steve Chapman’s June 20 column “Car buyers get carjacked” regarding Tesla’s frustration with state motor vehicle franchise laws reveals his misunderstanding of a system that has been serving consumers ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

A new bill aims to change hotel franchise laws, affecting aspects such as sourcing, loyalty programs and operations manual standards. Supporters argue it will balance the franchisor-franchisee ...

On July 8, Rep. Peter Daley, D-Fayette, introduced new legislation, HB 1620, aimed at overhauling the legal landscape of franchising and franchise relationships in Pennsylvania. Concerned that ...

Monopolies are bad for consumers, both sides fighting over whether Tesla Motors can enter the Texas new car market agreed Wednesday. But monopoly is in the eye of the beholder. At a debate hosted by ...

Is a broker a "person" who can "offer" a franchise for sale? That arcane question is at the heart of more than a dozen lawsuits filed against franchise brokerage firm FranChoice and a handful of its ...