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LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert

Volume 18 - Number 5 | February 2012

February issue in PDF format


Bankruptcy Filing May Not Prevent Enforcement of Non-Compete Against Franchisee
By Joseph M. Witalec and J. Todd Kennard
A U.S. district court recently held that a bankruptcy court abused its discretion in denying a franchisor’s motion for relief from the U.S. Bankruptcy Code’s automatic stay when the franchisee’s bankruptcy petition was filed after the franchisor had previously filed litigation against the franchisee to enforce a covenant not to compete.

‘Ban the Box’ Legislation
By Eugene K. Connors and Meghan Offer
While the policy considerations behind "Ban the Box" legislation should be lauded, the reality is that this type of legislation can unintentionally create impossible hiring decisions and pose huge legal risks for employers.

Court Watch
By Rupert M. Barkoff
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.

News Briefs
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

Movers & Shakers
Who's doing what; who's going where.