Franchising is experiencing explosive growth in the U.S. and abroad, triggering more legal transactions and queries about this multi-faceted area of law. Written specifically to help lawyers and non-lawyers brush up on franchise law, this respected publication - now in its fourth edition - is charged with useful definitions, practical tips, and expert advice from experienced franchise law practitioners. Covering the basics of franchise law in one, easy-to-read volume, this practical guide examines franchise law from a wide-range of experiences and viewpoints. Each chapter is written by two experienced practitioners and provides a well-rounded overview of franchise law.
Key franchise law topics covered include: * Trademark law* Structuring the franchise relationship* Disclosure issues* Registration* Franchise relationship laws* Antitrust law* International franchising* Counseling franchisees In addition to covering the legal fundamentals, this resource also includes time-saving appendices on state franchise and business opportunity statutes; franchise relationship law citations and popular names; types of franchise relationship laws; statutory examples of good cause for termination; procedural requirements for termination and nonrenewal; and examples of other unlawful practices.
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 251 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-63425-282-9 (9781634252829)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Rupert M. Barkoff is an attorney at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, in Atlanta, GA, and specializes in the practice of franchise law. Joseph J. Fittante is an attorney at the law firm of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN, where he advises start-up and mature franchisors on all aspects of the franchise relationship Ronald K. Gardner, Jr. is the managing partner of Dady & Gardner, P.A., in Minneapolis, MN, where he represents franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, and distributors Andrew C. Selden is an attorney in Minneapolis, MN
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Trademark Law Fundamentals and Related Franchising Issues Chapter 2: Structuring the Franchise Relationship Chapter 3: Franchise Disclosure Issues Chapter 4: Registration Chapter 5: Franchise Relationship Laws Chapter 6: Antitrust Law Chapter 7: International Franchising Chapter 8: Representing Franchisees Appendix A: State Franchise and Business Opportunity Registration and/or Disclosure Statutes Appendix B: Franchise Relationship Law Names and Citations Appendix C: Types of Franchise Relationship Laws Appendix D: Statutory Examples of Good Cause Appendix E: Procedural Requirements for Termination and Nonrenewal Appendix F: Examples of Other Unlawful Practices Table of Cases Index
