by kladmin | Feb 26, 2020 | Franchise
The New Jersey Legislature enacted the FPA in 1971 (codified at N.J.S. 56:10-1). The Act’s focus was to address concerns raised by the automobile dealer industry. The Legislature’s goal was to level the playing field and protect dealers from aggressive manufacturers....
by kladmin | Jan 24, 2020 | Franchise
The issue of Franchisor’s liability for Franchisee’s legal obligations has been frequently addressed in cases and commentary throughout this blog. The following case falls in to this Joint-Employer category. Issue: Is the Franchisor liable for Franchisee’s violations...
by kladmin | Dec 20, 2019 | Franchise
This is a further installment to a long-running blog series on the National Labor Relations Board’s hot and cold relationship with the joint-employer standard, which was first implemented by the Obama Administration’s NLRB. This week’s decision by the Board to vacate...
by kladmin | Sep 26, 2019 | Franchise
If your franchise relationship hits the rocks, where do you go for relief? How do you even start the process? The first step is always to review the Franchise Agreement. Why? Because the agreement will likely have terms requiring Alternative Dispute Resolution (i.e....
by kladmin | Aug 19, 2019 | Real Estate
For a New Jersey home seller, nothing causes more anxiety (next to finding an able buyer) than the septic system inspection. When a failed system must be replaced, there is always the fear that an unsightly “mound” design would be required. Universally speaking, no...
