When franchising burst on the American economic scene in the 1950s and 1960s, no franchise-specific laws, rules or regulations were there to greet it. This article provides an overview of the laws, ...

On April 14, Kilpatrick Townsend’s Brand Licensing and Franchise Partner Marc Lieberstein joined Jason Adler, General Counsel at Cellairis, a global franchisor in the wireless accessory and repair ...

As a result, a variety of laws and regulations have developed around the franchise industry to balance the rights of ...

Cody Towns says that his work in the franchise arena “goes back to the 1900’s” when he started as an associate at a large law firm working on litigation matters for two national franchisor clients.

When Cody Towns founded the full-service firm, Towns Law Firm, in 2017, his primary goal was to help clients with their legal needs by offering big-firm expertise with a higher level of personalized ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

The following excerpt is from Mark Siebert’s book F ranchise Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTune s Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing one of the ...

Maryland's Franchise Reform Act advanced through both chambers of the state’s legislature. The bill, one of a few moving through state capitols across the country, would establish new protections for ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

This story is part of Franchise Times' annual Legal Eagles project. The list of star legal professionals in franchising is built with nominations and recommendations from clients, peers and other ...

The state Commissioner of Securities Ty Nohara has fined Teapresso Bar LLC a civil penalty of $100,000 for violating state franchise laws. In a preliminary cease and desist order, the state alleges ...

Dealer franchise laws serve as a crucial framework in the automotive industry, shaping the relationship between car manufacturers and dealerships. These laws, crafted to regulate vehicle sales, play a ...