Description
Franchising is experiencing explosive growth within the U.S. and in another country, triggering more legal transactions and queries about this multi-faceted area of law. Written particularly to assist 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 fundamentals of franchise law in one, simple-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; kinds of franchise relationship laws; statutory examples of fine lead to for termination; procedural requirements for termination and nonrenewal; and examples of different unlawful practices.