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Franchise & Distribution Market Watch 2026: Trends Shaping The Landscape

As franchise systems enter 2026, they should anticipate ongoing challenges and emerging trends. Key areas of focus include the American Franchise Act, FDD comments, and enforcement issues such as fees...

United States Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Capitalization, Equity, And Structuring Your Startup

Building a startup isn’t just about product and growth—it’s about getting the legal and financial foundation right from day one.

United States Commercial

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Clark Hill

A New DOL Joint Employment Rule? What Franchisors Need To Know

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule establishing a nationwide standard for joint employer status under federal labor laws, introducing a four-factor test that could significantly...

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Noncompete News: Tennessee Enacts Sweeping New Noncompete Framework

Tennessee has enacted its first statutory framework governing noncompete agreements, establishing compensation thresholds and presumptive duration limits that will fundamentally change how employers structure restrictive covenants.

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

Promise Of Equity Falls To Operating Agreement’s Rigid Admission Requirements

United States Commercial

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

The L-1 New Office Route – Navigating Common Pitfalls

United States Immigration

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Fakhoury Global Immigration

Virginia Amends Franchise Law to Bar Governing Law Provisions, Post-Termination Noncompete Restrictions

United States Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Virginia Bans Post-Term Non-Compete Provisions In Franchise Agreements

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

When A License Becomes A Franchise: Hidden Risks In Contract Drafting

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

Sports Showdown In Dallas: Texas Business Court Referees Redemption Dispute Between The Mavericks And Stars

United States Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Buying A Franchise In Oklahoma: A Complete Legal Guide For Prospective Franchise Owners

United States Commercial

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Cantrell Law Firm

The Home Team Act—Proposed Federal Legislation Targeting Professional Sports Team Relocations

United States Media & IT

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Connecticut Appellate Court Narrows Scope Of Petroleum "Franchise" Protections For Gas Station Operators

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Private Market Talks: Navigating Market Complexity With Churchill’s Jason Strife (Podcast)

United States Finance

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered? Don't Wonder About Taxes Under New Postal Service Rules

United States Tax

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Nossaman LLP

Littler Lounge: Just Cause For A Chat About Corrective Actions (Podcast)

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Technological Revolution Heralds A New Dawn For Financial Markets

United States Finance

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A&O Shearman

401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2026: Retirement Savings, Adjustments For Inflation, And SECURE 2.0 Changes American Taxpayers Must Know About

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

The Cannabis Industry’s “Big Tobacco” Moment: What Insurers Need To Know About Murray v. Cresco

United States Cannabis

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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

EU Sustainability Reporting Revamp: Key Updates To The CSRD And The CS3D From The Omnibus I Directive

On 26 February 2026, the EU published Directive (EU) 2026/470 (the Omnibus I Directive). Adopted as part of the European Commission's (Commission) simplification agenda and after a year of debates and negotiations between the Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament, this text effectuates far-reaching changes to both the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).

European Union Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Connecticut Appellate Court Holds Gas Station Operators Are Not "Retailers" Under The Connecticut Petroleum Franchise Act

A recent decision from the Connecticut Appellate Court highlights how commission‑based fuel arrangements can limit franchise liability when suppliers retain control over pricing and inventory.

United States Energy

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Foley & Lardner

Hidden Risk Of Recharacterizing A License As A Franchise

Intellectual property licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to expand businesses and reach new markets. While they offer flexibility, they carry a frequently overlooked regulatory risk.

United States IP

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Mayer Brown

How Contract Drafting Can Trigger Franchise Obligations: Key Risk Areas In Brazil And The United States

IP licensing, distribution and collaboration agreements are widely used to scale business, reach new markets and build commercial ecosystems...

United States Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Annual Report Filing Reminders For DE, MA, NY And CO

United States Commercial

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Foley Hoag LLP

SBA 7(a) Loans: Complete Guide For Business Owners

United States Commercial

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Cantrell Law Firm

No, You Don't Owe Delaware $200,000. — DE Franchise Tax 101

United States Commercial

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Mintz

The Delaware Franchise Tax Trap For Section 1045 QSBS Rollovers

United States Tax

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FBT Gibbons

CARB Advances Climate Disclosure Rules As Ninth Circuit Appeal Continues

United States Environment

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Winston & Strawn LLP

Federal Court Denies Claim That Franchisor Is A Joint Employer With Franchisee

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

How Private Equity Is Changing The Game For North American Sports And Beyond

United States Commercial

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Bennett Jones LLP

From The Sidelines To The Owner's Box: An Approach To Private Equity Investment In Sports

United States Commercial

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AlixPartners

A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part II Of III)

United States Media & IT

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Avoiding Patent Venue In Texas: Practical Steps For Franchisors After S3G Technology v. Domino's Pizza

United States IP

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Brooks Kushman

How Private Equity Is Changing The Game For North American Sports And Beyond

Private equity is defining the future of the US$500-billion-plus global sports market...

United States Commercial

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Bennett Jones LLP

From The Sidelines To The Owner's Box: An Approach To Private Equity Investment In Sports

Once the passion projects of billionaires and family dynasties, professional sports franchises—from the NFL to Europe's top football leagues—are now attracting serious attention from private equity (PE) firms.

United States Commercial

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AlixPartners

A Strategic Framework For Sports Franchise Investment And Due Diligence (Part II Of III)

More than ever, investing in sports teams has become an attainable reality for a broader range of investors. Too often, however, the excitement surrounding a deal can overshadow a disciplined, process-driven approach to assessing its merits.

United States Media & IT

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Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Avoiding Patent Venue In Texas: Practical Steps For Franchisors After S3G Technology v. Domino's Pizza

Texas courts, especially those in the Eastern and Western Districts, continue to attract patent lawsuits. Fast-paced dockets and plaintiff-friendly juries often lead to challenging litigation environments for franchisors.

United States IP

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Brooks Kushman

Franchisee Must Comply With Reasonable Post-Termination Obligations In Franchise Agreements

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Restaurant Transactions: Valuing Store Maturity

After 2024's depressed deal environment, restaurant owners and investors were ready for action in 2025, and outlooks were especially promising for quick service restaurants (QSRs).

United States Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Maryland Announces Franchise Renewal Fast-Track Review Program

Maryland Securities Commissioner Melanie Senter Lubin announced recently that the state will implement a new franchise renewal "Fast-Track Program" launching Jan. 1...

United States Commercial

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Saxton & Stump

The CSRD/CSDDD "Omnimess" Simplification Clears Another Hurdle – A Look At The Parliament's October 8 Agreement

On October 8, the European Parliament reached political agreement on its negotiating position concerning the Omnibus simplification of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)...

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

The American Franchise Act: A Narrower Standard For Joint Employment

On September 10, 2025, a bipartisan group in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267). The proposal would directly amend the National Labor Relations Act...

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Are Your Electronic Agreements Enforceable?

United States Commercial

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Winston & Strawn LLP

California Poised To Become First State To Mandate Food Allergen Disclosures For Restaurants; SB 68 Awaits Gov. Newsom's Signature

United States Healthcare

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

California's Franchise Tax Board Adopts Final Regulations For Market-Based Sourcing

United States Tax

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Proskauer Rose LLP

American Franchise Act Proposes New Joint Employer Standard

United States Employment

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Saxton & Stump

Franchising Comparative Guide

United States Commercial

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Plave Koch PLC

Scion Hotels vs. Holiday Hospitality: Navigating NJFPA Claims In Franchise Disputes

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Unlock Bigger R&D Tax Credits For Your Texas Business

United States Tax

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MGO CPA LLP

Massage Facility Franchisor Has No Liability To Sexual Assault Victim Of Franchisee's Employee – Texas Supreme Court Rules

United States Litigation

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Cowles & Thompson, PC

From Sidelines To Bottom Lines: How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Hits The Sports Industry

United States Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement Before You Invest

United States Commercial

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Offit Kurman

Pop Mart Is Not Playing Around With 7-Eleven's Labubu Knockoffs

United States IP

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Berenzweig Leonard

Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments

United States Media & IT

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

New Jersey Poised To Adopt Unique Warranty Time Multiplier: Latest Development In Statutory Warranty Reimbursement Requirements

United States Transport

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Client Alert: Navigating The Hazards Of US Litigation: Lessons From Recent Decisions Involving Korean Companies

United States Commercial

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Jenner & Block

Drafting Of Corporate And M&A Documents For 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments

United States Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Foley & Lardner

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Stites & Harbison PLLC

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