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Franchise 101: New Revenue Recognition Rule; and Lifeline Franchise?
November 2018 Franchisor 101: New Revenue Recognition Rule for Initial Franchise Fees Most franchisors’ annual franchise registration renewal deadlines are a few months away. Nevertheless, franchisors should contact their accountants now regarding a new revenue
Franchise 101: State’s Changed Tax Interpretation; and Gratuitous Promises
October 2018 Franchisor 101: Franchisor Fails to Escape State’s Changed Tax Interpretation A&W Hit by Definition of “Franchise” vs. “Trademark License” A state appellate court (“Court”) in New Mexico upheld a decision by the state’s
California Ballot Guide 2018: Propositions 8-12
We continue with Part Three in our series on California’s ballot propositions for 2018, providing a glimpse of the pros and cons of each measure. For those readers who want more than a glimpse, please
California Family Law: Should You File for Legal Separation?
What’s the difference between a general date of separation and a date of legal separation? A big misconception is that filing for legal separation establishes a date of separation. The date of separation and a
California Ballot Guide 2018: Propositions 5-7
This is Part Two in our series regarding the California Ballot for November, 2018. In this series, we provide a synopsis of each of the 11 propositions voters in this state will see on the
California Employer Compliance: New Laws Affect Nearly Every Business
The 2017-2018 legislative session concluded last month with new laws effecting almost all employers in California. Here’s a summary of the new laws, as well as the bills that would have had a significant impact,
Hotel/Motel Employers: California Requires Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Senate Bill 970 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown and applies exclusively to all hotels and motels with employees in California. As of July 1, 2019, all hotel/motel employers must to provide at
California Ballot Guide 2018: Propositions 1-4
Fall is officially here. It’s time to start thinking about mid-term elections and how to vote on various California ballot measures November 6, 2018. Since many of these may become law and affect both our
Franchise 101: Thrust Into Antitrust; and a Rocky Road to FDD Disclosure
September 2018 Franchisor 101: Thrust Into Antitrust Jimmy John’s Antitrust Lawsuit Jimmy John’s will face antitrust claims, after an Illinois federal judge declined to dismiss allegations in a class action. Plaintiffs claim the chain’s franchise
NLRB Proposes Tougher Standards for Plaintiffs Claiming Joint Employer Liability
The joint employer question has been a hot topic in franchise and employment litigation for the last few years. You may remember the Browning-Ferris decision of 2015, in which the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB,