Franchise Alert: Updating Disclosure Documents to Reflect System Changes During the Pandemic
Author: Sandra Gibbs Published: August 13th, 2020 U.S. franchisors are required, under federal and state laws, to update their Franchise Disclosure Documents when material changes have occurred in the system. Some system modifications that many franchisors have made in response to the pandemic can trigger the need to update several different FDD provisions, and to seek…
Hidden Franchise Fees: Seeking a Rational Paradigm
Author: Sandra Gibbs Published: July 10th, 2020 Nearly all federal and state franchise laws define the term “franchise” with reference to a “fee” paid by a franchisee. What can constitute a “fee” for these purposes can vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and in some cases can encompass unexpected types of expenditures. This article reviews the…
Law Firm Leaders: Robin Bresky
Former state prosecutor Robin I. Bresky launched her own practice in Boca Raton, Florida, in 2000 and has built The Law Offices of Robin Bresky into a respected boutique firm that represents clients statewide in a full array of appeals. Click here to view story as it originally appeared
Daily Journal Quotes Jim Mulcahy and Phil Carrillo on Uber and Lyft
Partners Jim Mulcahy and Phil Carrillo discussed their thoughts on rideshare companies and how California Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) may relate to franchising. The Daily Journal’s August 27, 2020 piece was regarding Uber’s consideration of adopting a franchise model to avoid classifying drivers as employees.