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Illinois Federal Court Grants Franchisor’s Motion to Dismiss Terminated Franchisee’s Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Breach of...

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A federal court in Illinois recently dismissed a former franchisee’s counterclaims for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract regarding the franchisor’s advertising fund, and breach of contract and implied...more

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Franchisee 101: Personal Jurisdiction over Non-Resident Principal in Massachusetts

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In a wrongful death suit by a Massachusetts wife of a man and their child who drowned in a Montreal hotel pool, a Massachusetts federal court held in Nandjou v. Marriott Internationalthat it had jurisdiction under the state...more

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FRANCHISOR 101: Finger Lickin’ Restrictions

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Franchise agreements give franchisors nearly absolute, unfettered discretion to control advertising of their brands. Franchisors need not regard prior course of dealings with franchisees. An Illinois federal court dismissed a...more

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