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FTC Bans Employment Non-Competes Nationwide

By Tara A. Speer on April 24th, 2024

Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate, Employment Law, Franchise, Legal Updates

After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors,… Continue reading

McDonald’s Closure of Russian Locations Spotlights the Proper Way to Franchise Internationally

By Adam J. Siegelheim on June 22nd, 2022

Posted in Business & Corporate, Franchise

Recently, McDonald’s has been receiving much attention for its closure of restaurants in Russia due to Russia’s aggression into Ukraine. As part of the coverage, news outlets have been reporting on some of the underlying infrastructure McDonald’s invested in as part of its efforts to expand into Russia. As noted in… Continue reading

The ETS, the Supreme Court Ruling, and the Vax-or-Test Rollercoaster: What Should Your Business Do Now?

By Stark & Stark on January 27th, 2022

Posted in Employment Law, Franchise

Updated as of 1/27/22 due to OSHA’s withdrawal of the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)  The vax-or-test legal rollercoaster ride continues, leaving human resource managers’ heads spinning, lawyers prognosticating, and employers simply wondering what comes next. On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 majority decision, dealt a… Continue reading

What to do When Your Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy

By Joseph H. Lemkin on January 26th, 2022

Posted in Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights, Franchise

With the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, many expected a tidal wave of commercial bankruptcy filings. After an initial spike of retail bankruptcy cases at the outset of the pandemic, the onslaught of bankruptcy has not yet materialized. Whether due to PPP loans, other available credit, modification and forbearance agreements,… Continue reading

Deferral Agreements – Considerations for Extending Relief to Troubled Franchisees

By Marshall T. Kizner on January 26th, 2022

Posted in Franchise

Deferral agreements, or workout agreements, are a favorable option for franchisors seeking to restructure and manage the obligations of a struggling franchisee before more draconian measures, such as termination of a franchise agreement and litigation. These agreements allow parties to agree to restructured conditions under a franchise agreement and/or postpone… Continue reading

FTC Issues Penalty Offenses Concerning Money Making Opportunities to Hundreds of Franchise Companies

By Tara A. Speer on January 25th, 2022

Posted in Business & Corporate, Franchise

 The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has kept itself busy as of late, issuing a series of notices to over 1,000 businesses (many of them franchise companies) advising them that they could face civil penalties for conduct that the FTC has deemed unlawful. The Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Money-Making Opportunities… Continue reading

Adam Siegelheim, Esq. Recognized as Franchise Times “Legal Eagle” for 2016

By Stark & Stark on April 6th, 2016

Posted in Franchise, Stark News

Stark & Stark would like to congratulate Shareholder Adam J. Siegelheim, Chair of the firm’s Franchise Practice, for being named by Franchise Times Magazine as a 2016 Legal Eagle. Mr. Siegelheim was even selected as a featured Legal Eagle. Legal Eagles are selected each year from nominations by their clients and peers and are recognized as… Continue reading

Three Shareholders Recognized as Franchise Times “Legal Eagles” for 2015

By Stark & Stark on April 3rd, 2015

Posted in Franchise, Stark News

Stark & Stark would like to congratulate Shareholders Adam J. Siegelheim, Rachel L. Stark and Eric S. Goldberg, members of the firm’s Franchise Group, for being named by Franchise Times Magazine as Legal Eagles for 2015.  Legal Eagles are selected each year from nominations by their clients and peers and are recognized as the top lawyers in… Continue reading

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