What Revised Federal Civil Procedure Rules Mean for Litigation Between Franchisors and Franchisees March 21, 2016 By Greg Cory Recent changes in federal rules may affect franchise dispute resolution and push some systems to revise their agreements.
49th Annual IFA Legal Symposium Returns to Washington, D.C. March 15, 2016 By Greg Cory There has never been a more important time for franchise lawyers and business executives to work together to develop strategies to respond to the threats and risks new developments present.
What the ‘Persuader Rule’ Means for Franchise Businesses March 15, 2016 By Greg Cory The “Persuader Rule” could overturn decades of legal precedent and labor practices forcing employers to divulge their activities concerning unionization.
Five Top Labor and Employment Issues to Watch in 2016 February 1, 2016 By Greg Cory 2015 was marked with legal developments that will fundamentally impact employment and franchise relationships. Five of the more significant labor and employment issues to watch in the coming year include joint employment, worker classification, wages and overtime pay, paid sick leave and background checks.
New Prohibitions on Sending Commercial Electronic Messages to Canadians January 5, 2015 By Greg Cory Understand how Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation works and how to comply with it.
The “Seven Deadly Sins” of Franchise Employment Law August 26, 2014 By Greg Cory An understanding of these “sins” will allow franchisors to spot them as they arise.
IFA Fights Patent Trolls Posing Threats to the Franchise Industry and the Economy June 17, 2014 By Greg Cory The threats that patent trolls pose to the economy and the franchise industry are not going away anytime soon.
Administration Issues New Health Care Guidance for Employers September 7, 2012 By Greg Cory Last Friday, the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services released new guidance on the regulatory implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), providing additional information for franchise small b