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Franchise law is governed by many different rules and\nregulatory bodies and is a combination of common, statutory and regulatory law.\nIn simple terms, these laws are a combination of both federal and state rules\nthat govern the registration of franchises, the relationship between franchisors\nand franchisees, as well as the offer and sale of franchises. The Federal Trade\nCommission (FTC) oversees all aspects of Franchise Law on a federal basis.
Franchise attorneys provide legal resolutions to business\ntransactions and disputes that often includes breach, contracts, copyright,\nemployment, misrepresentation, securities, structuring, operating agreements, real\nestate, trademarks and transactions. \n\n \n
As a heavily regulated industry, franchising, at the federal\nlevel, requires franchisees to have Franchise Disclosure Documents (FFDs). At a\nstate level, Franchise Law is contingent on state regulations which may impact\nthe pre-sell process and franchise agreements, alter the information needed in\nthe FFD and offer varying protections to franchisees. \n\n \n
Franchise lawyers help franchisees navigate legal landscapes\nthat affects their ability to and operate their businesses effectively.\nFranchisees can seek assistance with protection of exclusive territories and\nencroachment, breaches of contract claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices\nby the franchisor, negligence and/or fraud by the franchisor, tortuous\ninterference with the business relationship and insurance litigation and\ndisputes, including business interruption and other loss of income and damages.\n\n\n \n
When disputes arise, franchise attorneys can be aggressive\nand strategic courtroom trial advocates through litigation, arbitration and\nmediation. Franchise lawyers, with a specialty as Commercial Litigation Trial\nLawyers, can level the playing field against franchisors in business disputes,\nproviding a valuable key to the courthouse when absolutely necessary.
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