Served as co-counsel to international franchisor adverse to flagship U.S. franchisee in arbitration involving claims related to misuse/misappropriation of the relevant advertising/brand fund. The arbitrator ruled in favor of the franchisor on all counts, finding that the pertinent limitations window had lapsed and that franchisee’s claims were time-barred.
Advised national franchisor on issues related to the establishment of an advertising/marketing fund.
Worked with national franchisor to strengthen the dispute resolution provisions set forth in its template franchise agreement, providing the franchisor with a more advantageous adjudicatory process in the event that a franchisee attempted to assert claims of wrongdoing.
Collaborated with transactional attorney on certain issues pertaining to the development of a franchisor’s annual Franchise Disclosure Document.
Provided guidance to national franchisor on disclosure issues raised by state franchise regulators. The issues were resolved without the franchisor having to offer rescission or any compensation to existing franchisees.
Assisted regional franchisor with developing campaign to strengthen its franchise relationships while obtaining “releases of claims” from franchisees, thus mitigating risk of future disputes.
Counseled franchisors on issues pertaining to misclassification under the Massachusetts Wage Act.
