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Need to Build a Strong Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship
Many factors contribute to franchise success, including a proven business model, substantial resources, and the ability to meet consumer needs. But even the strongest franchise system may struggle to succeed without a strong relationship between
Follow the Process: Court Confirms the Fair Chance Act is About Procedure, Not Outcomes
In McInerney v. Regents of the University of California, a lengthy and instructive opinion, the California Court of Appeal affirmed a judgment in favor of UCLA on a rejected job applicant’s claims under the Fair
California’s New AI Rules for Lawyers and Arbitrators: What SB 574 Means for Your Practice
[Law Clerk Caroleen Bitar contributed.] The California Legislature passed Senate Bill 574, which, if signed into law, will establish new statutory requirements for attorneys and arbitrators who use generative artificial intelligence. Introduced by Sen. Tom
Franchise 101: A Committed Medical Group; and Out of The Closet Competition
Franchisor 101: A Committed Medical Group A federal district court in Alabama found that a franchisor wrongfully refused to offer a successor agreement to a franchise developer, holding that the developer met all conditions for
The Showtime Lakers’ $12.5 Billion Sale: A Lesson in Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights
The Los Angeles Lakers, a cultural staple of the “City of Angels” for its legendary players, iconic purple and gold branding, courtside celebrities, and championship history, captured the attention of the corporate world with their
California Court Rules: FEHA May Reach Employees Working Outside the State
[Law Clerk Caroleen Bitar contributed.] Can an out-of-state employee bring a claim under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)? A recent Court of Appeal decision suggests they might. In Civil Rights Department v.
State Antitrust Lawsuit Threatens Paramount’s Warner Bros. Deal
A previous blog examined the significant M&A battle between Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) and Paramount Skydance Corp. (PSKY). Although WBD shareholders approved PSKY’s $110 billion acquisition of WBD, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s
Protect What’s Yours: Separate Property Claims in a California Divorce
Proving that an asset is separate property can become complicated during a California divorce. Spouses who owned property before marriage, received an inheritance, or kept separate financial accounts may need documentation to establish individual ownership
Franchise 101: Challenging Every Shingle Claim; and A Multistate Twist
Franchisor 101: Challenging Every Shingle Claim A federal district court in Pennsylvania granted in part and denied in part a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a franchisee’s counterclaims alleging fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of
DOL Opinion Letters Address Hybrid Worker Travel and Pre-Shift Work: California Employer Takeaways
On July 22, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued two new opinion letters addressing questions that have become increasingly common in today’s remote-work reality: when does commuter travel for hybrid workers