Volume 18 - Number 8 | May 2012
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The Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011
By Earsa Jackson
Since Jan. 6, 2012, new rules have been in effect regarding removal and venue procedures for federal litigation. The impact of the Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011 in business disputes, including franchising, is gradually being felt as actions are filed in federal district courts or removed from state court to federal courts. This article outlines some of the key changes and their potential relevance for franchisors and franchisees.
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Incurable Defaults
By Kevin Adler
Unfortunately, on occasion, a franchisee’s actions are so egregious that a franchisor decides that it needs to immediately terminate the franchise and declare that the relationship is irrevocably harmed: an incurable default.
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Court Watch
By Alexander G. Tuneski
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
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News Briefs
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
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