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Connecticut Federal Court Awards Prevailing Sales Representative Less than Half of Requested Attorneys’ Fees

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A federal court in Connecticut reduced attorneys’ fees and costs sought by a sales representative after the court raised concerns about several issues with the sales representative’s trial strategy. Trade Links, LLC v. Bi-Qem...more

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New Jersey Federal Court Holds Automobile Retailer Association Cannot State Claim Under Franchise Practices Act

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A federal court in New Jersey granted summary judgment to a car manufacturer, holding that a retailer coalition cannot state a claim on behalf of its members under the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (NJFPA). N.J. Coal. of...more

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Connecticut Federal Court Denies Franchisee’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Following Termination

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A federal court in Connecticut denied a franchisee’s motion for a temporary restraining order permitting it to operate until the court could hear a preliminary injunction motion. A.B. Corp. v. Dunkin' Donuts Franchising, LLC,...more

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Franchisor 101: Successor Franchisor’s Territorial Takeover

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A federal court in Connecticut ruled against an urgent care franchisor’s motion to dismiss, finding the plaintiff had standing to sue under Article III of the U.S. Constitution. The court still dismissed the plaintiff’s...more

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Franchisee 101: Don’t Terminate the Hand That Delivers Your Pizza

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A Wisconsin pizza maker, Heggie’s Pizza (Heggie’s) argued that its relationship with a purported pizza distributor A & B Distribution (A&B), did not meet the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law (WFDL) definition of a “dealership.”...more

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Franchisee 101: Corralled Franchise Claims

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A federal court has granted, in part, restaurant franchisor Golden Corral’s motion to dismiss a complaint brought by a former franchisee. The court found a general release of claims, executed as part of an assignment of a...more

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FRANCHISOR 101: Not Your Neighborhood Tesla Dealer

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Among the many differences between Tesla and traditional automakers, Tesla does not sell or service its electric cars through franchised dealers; it sells direct to consumers. Recent legal challenges to Tesla's...more

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