by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 22, 2016 | Franchising, Good Faith & Fair Dealing
In a 2015 decision, Dunkin’ Brands Canada Ltd. v. Bertico, Inc., the highest court in the Quebec province of Canada upheld claims by Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees that their franchisor had breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing by failing to take steps over the...
by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 21, 2016 | Professional Liability
A pending state court lawsuit in Texas warrants attention. In Stewart v. Seyfarth Shaw LLP et al, the plaintiff bringing a legal malpractice claim against the law firm that unsuccessfully defended him in prior litigation has alleged that the defendant law firm...
by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 20, 2016 | Agreements, Franchisees
Imagine being asked to sign a contract to make a major purchase, like a franchise, asking questions of the franchise seller, getting your questions answered, and making your decision to purchase based on the answers to your questions. Then you read the proposed...
by Carmen D. Caruso | Dec 19, 2016 | Franchisees, Good Faith & Fair Dealing
Imagine being asked to sign a contract to be in business with someone else for 5, 10, or 15 years or longer. Over the years many new situations will arise: Over 15 years you will likely face new competitors, new technologies, and shifting demand for your product or...