Marcus & Boxerman Franchise Law Blog
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- Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
- Be Sure to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Franchise
- Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Enhancing Corporate Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1st
- FTC Requests Public Comment for Potential Updates to Franchise Rule
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Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
In a big win for employers, a Texas federal court has blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements across the United States. This ruling means that employers can continue to use non-competes under state laws, at least for now. … Continue reading
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Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
Michael Boxerman has been selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list for Franchise & Dealership Lawyers. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to … Continue reading
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NY Times Article Highlights Tension Between Franchisors and Franchisees
The New York Times recently released an article highlighting rising tensions between franchisors and franchisees. According to the article, the Government Accountability Office released a report that support’s franchisee’s claims that they are being pushed out of profits generated by … Continue reading
Employee Retention Tax Credit May Provide Significant Pandemic-Related Tax Credits
PPP Loans are not the only relief the federal government is offering to businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Under the CARES Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, employers may qualify for Employee Retention Credits (“ERC”) of … Continue reading
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Senate Passes CARES Act and DOL Issues Families First Act Guidance
The Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act the “CARES Act”), which provides businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with extensive financial relief. House passage is expected to follow shortly. The Department of Labor … Continue reading
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U.S. Department of Labor Posts Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’S
The U.S. Department of Labor recently posted answers to commonly asked questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The questions and answers can be found here.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Act”), which becomes effective April 2, 2020. Important provisions employers must be aware of include the following: Family Medical Leave Act Extension. Division C of the Act allows … Continue reading
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Important COVID-19 Guidance For Retail Businesses
With the expansion of COVID-19 and a renewed emphasis on corporate responsibility, it’s prudent for all businesses—especially those operating in the retail sector—to formulate a plan to address various issues related to COVID-19. Retail businesses face a unique challenge during … Continue reading
Five Tips for Selecting the Right Franchise Attorney
Michael Boxerman was quoted in a recent article discussing what to look for when selecting a franchise attorney. Read what he has to say at 1851franchise.com.
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NLRB Reinstates Prior Joint-Employer Standard
On December 14, 2017, in a 3-2 decision, that could allay fears of franchisors being joint employers of their franchisees, the National Labor Relations Board overruled the Board’s 2015 decision in Browning-Ferris Industries, 362 NLRB No. 186 (2015) (“Browning-Ferris”), and returned to … Continue reading
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