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 FRANCHISE
LAW | RESOURCE ARCHIVE
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| Franchise Relationships - Legal and other Consequences |
 by Rory MacDonald
Observations on settling issues and building workable franchise relationships by Rory MacDonald, of MacDonald Pilcher Partnership law firm in New Zealand. |
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| California Franchise Relationship Act sets the "floor," not "ceiling" of franchisee rights |
 by Gregg A. Rubenstein
The California Court of Appeals recently ruled that a choice of law provision in a franchise agreement can displace California law governing franchise relationships. |
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| Legal Aspects of Franchising in New Zealand |
 by
Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald of MacDonald Pilcher Partnership provides a snapshot of New Zealand franchising in 2010. |
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| Choice
of law and choice of forum provisions in franchise agreements: jurisdictional
differences in enforcing the covenant not to compete |
 by
Daniel F. Dovi and Craig R. Tractenberg
California may be pretty but she can also be tough. Nixon Peabody
lawyers explain how choice of jurisdiction can impact a franchisors
ability to uphold 'not to compete' covenants. |
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| Termination
of franchise - Lessons to be learnt from the Blockbuster decision |
 by
Sean O'Donnell
Termination or expiration? It all depends. Using a recent Blockbuster
(Australia) franchise agreement and decision as a backdrop, Sean
O'Donnell (Partner, Thomson Playford Cutlers) explores both concepts
and their varied implications. |
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| Federal
Judge Likens Franchising as Business to "Modified Ponzi Scheme"
and Holds that Franchisor is Employer of Massachusetts Franchisees |
 by
Arthur L. Pressman and Gregg A. Rubenstein
Nixon Peabody’s Arthur L. Pressman & Gregg A. Rubenstein
comment on the case and issues presented to franchisors. |
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| New
case affirms potential of franchisor liability for franchisee’s
acts of discrimination |
 by
Gregg A. Rubenstein
Where does franchisor liability for franchisee actions finish? Gregg
A Rubenstein, Partner, Nixon Peabody, explains just how far potential
franchisor liability can go. |
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| Vietnam's
franchise laws laid groundwork for increased franchising activity |
 by
Kendal H. Tyre and Diana Vilmenay
Kendal H. Tyre and Diana Vilmenay of Nixon Peabody explore growth
and the legal framework for franchising in Vietnam. |
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| Australia:
more regulation from down under |
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by Philip F. Zeidman
Philip F. Zeidman, senior partner with DLA Piper's Franchise
and Distribution division, comments on recent changes to Australian
franchise regulations. |
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| Belgium
Adopts Franchise Law |
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by Steven B. Feirman and Philip F. Zeidman
Steven Feirman and Philip Zeidman of DLA Piper summarise
key implications of the new Belgium franchise law. |
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