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Franchisor Enforces Its Trademark Rights Against Former Prospective Franchisee

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A franchisor may pursue claims for declaratory and injunctive relief for potential trademark infringement against a former prospective franchisee even though the prospect never actually used the marks in question. Grainier...more

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Franchisee Claims for Promissory Estoppel and Violations of the Michigan Franchise Investment Law Fail

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A recent court decision explained the circumstances under which a plaintiff may assert a claim for promissory estoppel and whether a private right of action exists for a certain alleged violation of the Michigan Franchise...more

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FAQs About the FTC’s Broad New Ban on Noncompetes

When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited final rule banning virtually all noncompete clauses between workers and employers, it also published 500-plus pages of commentary....more

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“If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix Break It”— The FTC Targets the Franchise Business Model

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Historically, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shied away from regulating the substance of franchisor-franchisee relationships. A recent FTC press release, however, suggests this may soon change. If so, it is by no...more

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Brand Standards Are for Everyone

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Now more than ever, it is important to understand brand standards: why they are set; how they affect franchisors, franchisees, and customers; and what the boundaries of brand enforcement policies should be....more

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