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CARB Advances Climate Disclosure Rules As Ninth Circuit Appeal Continues

As we previously noted, a legal challenge to California's climate disclosure laws has made its way to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which stayed enforcement of one of the laws pending appeal.

United States Environment

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Winston & Strawn LLP

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

A federal court recently dismissed employment discrimination claims against a franchisor asserted by its franchisees' employee after holding that the employee failed to allege facts...

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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

BJ

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)

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

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

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

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

United States Media & IT

TS

Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Franchisee's Breach Of Contract Claims Dismissed For Lack Of Standing As Third-Party Beneficiary

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Congress Introduces The "American Franchise Act" To Clarify Joint Employer Liability

United States Employment

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

U.S. Pet Grooming & Boarding: Ankura Industry Spotlight (October 2025)

United States Commercial

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Restaurant Transactions: Valuing Store Maturity

United States Commercial

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Maryland Announces Franchise Renewal Fast-Track Review Program

United States Commercial

SS

Saxton & Stump

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

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Supreme Court Weighs Extent Of President's Authority To Impose Tariffs During Proclaimed National Emergencies

United States Litigation

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Dykema

Artificial Intelligence In ADR: A Neutral's Evolving Perspective

United States Technology

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JAMS

How I Learned To Love Mediator's Proposals - Why Modern Mediation Sometimes Calls For A Guiding Hand

United States Litigation

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JAMS

December 2025 Crypto Update: New Changes And Challenges In U.S. Regulation Of Digital Assets

United States Technology

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power

United States International

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Steptoe 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

FL

Foley & Lardner

Are Your Electronic Agreements Enforceable?

In today's digital marketplace, direct sellers rely heavily on electronic agreements to govern their relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.

United States Commercial

WS

Winston & Strawn LLP

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

California is on the verge of becoming the first state to enact food allergen disclosure requirements for restaurants. Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), introduced in January 2025...

United States Healthcare

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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

On September 10, 2025, California's Franchise Tax Board ("FTB") adopted final regulations ("Final Regulations") amending the rules regarding market-based...

United States Tax

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Proskauer Rose LLP

American Franchise Act Proposes New Joint Employer Standard

United States Employment

SS

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

FL

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

BL

Berenzweig Leonard

Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments

United States Media & IT

KM

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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

United States Transport

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Understanding The FDD And Franchise Agreement Before You Invest

Franchise Agreements are typically drafted by the franchisor and presented on a "take it or leave it" basis.

United States Commercial

OK

Offit Kurman

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

In this week's BL Business Branding entry, we're diving into the latest intellectual property showdown between Pop Mart, the global collectible toy company known for its wildly popular blind-box figures...

United States IP

BL

Berenzweig Leonard

Key Considerations In Sports And Entertainment Mixed-Use Developments

In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in sports and entertainment mixed-use developments that blend professional or collegiate stadiums or arenas...

United States Media & IT

KM

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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

New Jersey appears poised to adopt a unique "average retail labor time allowance" multiplier to the compensation OEMs must pay dealers for warranty service, after both houses of that state's Legislature voted...

United States Transport

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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

United States Commercial

JB

Jenner & Block

Texas Supreme Court Limits Franchisor Liability In Franchisee Sexual Assault Case

On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court held that a franchisor owes no duty of care for injuries caused by a franchisee's employee unless the franchisor...

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Federal Court Enjoins Former Franchisees And Two Related Entities From Competing Against Franchisor

A federal court recently granted in part and denied in part a franchisor's motion to enjoin the post-termination activities of its former franchisees and two related entities.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Stick To The Status Quo: TRO Stops Franchisor From Terminating Franchise Agreement Pending Motion To Transfer

A federal court recently enjoined a franchisor from terminating a franchise agreement or interfering with a franchisee's operations pending the resolution of the franchisor's motion to transfer venue.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Franchise Agreement Requiring Out Of State Mediation Is Unenforceable In California

Dispute resolution provisions in franchise agreements often address how, when, and where parties will mediate.

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Keep Wining: Franchise Statute Opens Door To Protections For Missouri Wine Distributor

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

When Good Deals Go Bad

United States Commercial

A

AlixPartners

Chapter 11 Filing Without Consent Of Independent Director Dismissed As Unauthorized

United States Insolvency

JD

Jones Day

How Can An Attorney Support Franchisors And Franchisees?

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

So You Want To Take Your Restaurant(s) Oversees – A Six Part Series

Worldwide Commercial

HS

Harris Sliwoski

SBA Franchise Directory Reinstated, Easing Loan Access For Franchisees

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

Navigating Franchise Law: What Worcester Business Owners Need To Know

United States Commercial

Seder & Chandler

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: A Franchise Relationship Can Exist In Spite Of A Contract's Express Terms To The Contrary

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

"Bankruptcy Recipe,"

United States Insolvency

LS

Lowenstein Sandler

SBA Franchise Directory Reintroduced Effective June 1, 2025

United States Commercial

TS

Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Kansas Legislature Amends Law To Strengthen Employers' Ability To Enforce Non-Solicit Agreements

United States Employment

SB

Seigfreid Bingham

Understanding Recent Changes In Antitrust Labor Guidelines

United States Anti-trust

NM

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

6 Questions To Ask Before Franchising Your Business

United States Commercial

SF

Stephenson Fournier

Court Relies On Contractual Terms To Dismiss Dealership Suit Against Auto Manufacturer

United States Commercial

FL

Foley & Lardner

MB Sounding Board: Franchise Leader, Delaware (Video)

United States Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

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Distribution & Franchise: Different Ways For Delivering Products To Consumers (Video)

FL

Foley & Lardner

Trademarkology: Mister Softee Comes Down Hard On Imposters (Video Content)

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Stites & Harbison PLLC

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