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I. Introduction A. Who does this apply to? 1. Franchisors 2. Entities using independent contractors/sub-contractors 3. Companies with inter-connected operations using the same workers B. The Legal Standards C. Two…
I. Overview A. If you are growing your international distribution presence, then you likely will be subject to international arbitration provisions in your contract 1. International arbitration provides for a…
Introduction: It is not every year that we see a landmark distribution and franchise case. This year, one of the most significant decisions by a court is Vazquez v. Jan-Pro…
I. Introduction. Face to face visits to your franchisees, dealers, and distributors are not a luxury. Rather, they are a necessity for the well-being of your system or network. They…
I. What is Prop 65? A. In 1986, California voter approved Prop 65 which requires businesses to provide consumers a “clear and reasonable” warning before knowingly and intentionally exposing the…
I. What State’s Law Applies When: A. Dealers in multiple states B. Dealer with a multi-state territory You need to be logged in to view the rest of the content….
I. Trying – again – to define “agricultural equipment,” “farm equipment” or “industrial equipment.” A. Davis Equipment Corp. v. Waconia Manufacturing, Inc., No. 4:17-cv-10-JAJ (S.D. Iowa Mar. 5, 2018). Manufacturer…
I. Intro A. The Current Legal Standards 1. FLSA 2. NLRA B. Recent Developments C. The Road Ahead and Future Developments You need to be logged in to view the…
I. Efforts Clauses in Distributor or Franchise Agreements – Ubiquitous (But What Are They Good For?) A. A distributor would never agree to enter into a contract making it the…