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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,
Full Speed Ahead: SBA Directory May Hasten Franchisee Lending Process
Franchise & Distribution Practice Group Chair by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 As of January 1, 2018, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin implementing new rules that will affect franchisors, entrepreneurs wishing to join a
Restaurant Industry Gets Another Chance to Chime in on Menu Labeling
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Franchisors in the food service industry have until January 18, 2018 to comment on the latest version of the Food & Drug Administration’s Menu
Beep: Your Hamburger is Ready
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Analysts predict robots may take nearly 40 percent of U.S. jobs – particularly the ones that require lower education levels – in the next
Accidental Franchise = Potential Lawsuits, Fines + Other Penalties
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Business owners looking to expand may leave themselves vulnerable to several obvious losses, including those related to finance, brand identity, and customer loyalty. Resources,
Before Franchising Your Business, First Consider These Factors
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Franchising is so much more than casual burger chains with drive through windows and dollar menus. It’s an industry that incorporates a wealth of blue
Pass the Beer: Craft Brew Distribution Law in the U.S.
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 How do Americans get their stouts, ales, pilsners and porters? Beer distribution, no matter the variety, is funneled through a highly regulated three-tier system:
Franchise Litigation Rising Over Dietary Considerations
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Rising concerns over food sourcing and preparation is leading to more and more litigation for restaurants and franchises. Most of the lawsuits claim discrimination, which
Six Ways Franchisors Can Reduce Joint Employer Liability Risk
CalBar Certified Franchise & Distribution Law Specialist by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 In January 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) determined that indirect control or the reserved right to control, even if unexercised, could be
Disabling Code: Franchisors Should Ensure Digital Properties Are Accessible
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818-907-3006 Are we still in the dawn of the digital age, or have we moved on to mid-morning yet? Only time, and your company’s web site