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A non-resident of Minnesota can sue a manufacturer for violation of the Minnesota Franchise Act. At the same time, the non-resident’s purchase of the manufacturer’s products at bona fide wholesale prices did not constitute...more
The Supreme Court of Minnesota has held that there is no territorial limit to the Minnesota Franchise Act’s (MFA) provision barring unfair practices, but nevertheless affirmed dismissal of MFA claims where the parties’...more
A recent court case (Cognex Corporation v. Air Hydro Power LLC) between a distributor and manufacturer is a reminder to franchise attorneys that not all amounts paid by a licensee to a licensor qualify as a “franchise fee”...more
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently joined a host of trial and appellate courts across the country that have rejected local governments’ demands for video service franchise fees from streaming service companies. See...more
The right to rescind (or void) a contract is an extraordinary remedy. However, as franchise lawyers know, certain states provide franchisees a right to rescind a franchise agreement in certain situations, particularly where a...more
The recent case of Rhine Enters v. Refresco Beverage out of the federal district court of the Southern District of Illinois should be a reminder to licensors and manufacturers that avoiding the “fee prong” element of a...more
Court Determined City Did Not Show Solid Waste Franchise Fees Were Not Taxes - This week, the California Supreme Court held the City of Oakland failed to demonstrate that solid waste franchise fees included in the City’s...more
PublicCEO Article Addresses Current Rules and What Happens Next - Over the last few years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been reinterpreting several key Cable Act provisions that govern cable franchise...more
The advent of video streaming services has diminished revenues local governments collect from cable video franchise fees. In response, many local governments scrutinized the laws and regulations authorizing the collection of...more
Franchise Requirements Should Not be Treated as Franchise Fees and Cable Operators Can be Charged Fees on Non-Cable Services, Cities Argue - Three coalitions of cities filed briefs with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of...more
On May 26, 2021, a Sixth Circuit panel rejected challenges by numerous municipalities to a 2019 order by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that most “in kind” (non-cash) contributions required by cable franchisees...more
Since the adoption of state legal medical marijuana in Oklahoma in 2018, commercial licenses in the industry have proliferated. Many prospective licensees lack the relevant cannabis experience to fully develop their business...more
An updated rule issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) will again change when most franchisors can recognize revenue in their financial statements from the sale of their franchises and their collection of...more
Revenue is a key component of all businesses, including franchisors, and it is important that counsel to franchisors have an understanding of the potential effects that accounting changes relating to revenue recognition can...more
Surprise! On April 8th, FASB delayed for one year the implementation of the new ASC 606 revenue recognition standards for private companies, citing the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to delaying implementation, FASB...more
When the FCC’s Cable Franchise Order became effective on Sept. 26, it upended 35 years of common understanding on what a local government could obtain in cable franchise negotiations, which could cost local governments...more
Twin City Lodging LLC bought a Best Western Hotel in Mankato, Minnesota, then entered into a “Membership Agreement” with Best Western International. Best Western granted Twin City a license to operate the hotel under Best...more
The FCC released its third Section 621 Report and Order late Friday, which has the potential to cost local governments hundreds of millions of dollars in cable franchise fees. Also, unlike FCC cable orders in the past 10...more
A Wisconsin federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of a food service and cleaning equipment maker (“Stoelting”), ruling that minimum purchase requirements under two dealer agreements were not a franchise fee under...more
Most franchisors’ annual franchise registration renewal deadlines are a few months away. Nevertheless, franchisors should contact their accountants now regarding a new revenue recognition rule issued by the Financial...more
Baskin-Robbins charges a dairy supplier a so-called "commercial factor" fee for the right to make and sell Baskin-Robbins proprietary ice cream to franchisees. The supplier's pricing to franchisees includes an amount equal to...more
Business owners looking to expand may leave themselves vulnerable to several obvious losses, including those related to finance, brand identity, and customer loyalty. Resources, including exemplary human resources, are...more
A long-standing distributor and licensee of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in Hawaii was entitled to proceed on its claim that the business relationship with Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. was a "franchise" under Hawaii's...more