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LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert

Volume 15 - Number 10 | July 2009

July issue in PDF format


Insurance, Indemnification and the Franchise Relationship: How to Make ‘Belt and Suspenders’ Work for Your Business
By Andrew S. Wein
Unless one is aware of the potential pitfalls, even so-called "iron-clad" indemnification clauses or insurance provisions in a franchise agreement can be all for naught. This article discusses the interplay between insurance, indemnification, and the default common-law rules, so that franchisors and franchisees can avoid those dangerous pitfalls.

Bet-the-System Disputes: When Minor Issues Can Get Out of Control
By Kevin Adler
It’s not common that a franchise is embroiled in a dispute that has the potential to disrupt or force operational changes to the entire system. But when those situations arise, franchisors are faced with the unpleasant decision whether it’s worth taking on the "bet-the-system" challenge.

Court Watch
By Darryl A. Hart
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.