The Great Midas Furphy

Ray Borradale — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:36:29 -0800

Throwing money into Midas?

GMAC Sues Allegiant Realty Franchise

Craig Hsueh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:19:24 -0800

Cartoon caption/Blue MauMau

Italian Supreme Court Protects Weaker Contracting Party

Lionel Hutz PA — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:47:24 -0800

The Italian Supreme Court just ruled to protect weaker contracting parties under its Consumer Code.

Why is Minneapolis Home to So Many Franchise Law Firms?

Bruce Schaeffer — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:08:46 -0800

Perhaps it has something to do with the rates. Look at the attorney’s fees. For example, the US District Court for Minnesota was recently held in an attorney fee dispute as follows:

Australian Franchise Inquiry Reports and Recommends...

Jenny Buchan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:48:45 -0800

The Parliament of Australia's Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services has published its report following its extensive review of franchise regulation in Australia.

Court Rules Burger King Franchisees Must Follow Agreement

Lionel Hutz PA — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:43:51 -0800

A Miami-Dade Circuit Judge, Jon Gordon, says franchisees must follow their contract, dismissing a lawsuit by three Burger King franchisees who resisted staying open until 2 a.m.

McGovern Joins To Defeat Card Check Bill

Jim Coen — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:59:52 -0700

Former Sen. George McGovern (D-S.D.) has emerged as an unlikely ally of business groups looking to defeat legislation that would allow unions to bypass secret-ballot elections.

Australia's Inquiry into Unconscionable Conduct

Jenny Buchan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:27:41 -0700

Australia’s Commonwealth Senate is conducting an Inquiry into whether a statutory definition of ‘unconscionable conduct’ is required in the Trade Practices Act.

Enndigans: Bennigan's Files Chapter 7

Dan Maizner — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:33:57 -0700

NEWS FLASH: Just saw this flash across CNBC at the office:

Cuppy's Coffee Goes to Court: SBT Sues Elite Mfg.

Sean Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:15:35 -0700

Supreme Building Technologies filed suit against Elite Manufacturing, LLC alleging breach of contract regarding $1.7M in unpaid fees.