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“WE PROBABLY KNOW WAY TOO MUCH ABOUT EACH OTHER.”

At Cheng Cohen, we’re all about collaboration, and not just in the courtroom. Did you know that our team eats lunch together every day? Enjoy a look behind the scenes.

August 09, 2018 | Legal News

11th Circuit Allows ADA Claims based on Franchisor Website

Visually impaired persons are filing lawsuits claiming that the failure of companies to make their websites compatible with screen reading software violates the ADA and similar state laws. The 11th Circuit recently reversed a dismissal of such a case against a franchisor, allowing it to proceed to district court.

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August 03, 2018 | Legal News

Legislators and Employees target “No-Poaching” Provisions in Franchise Agreements

The FTC recently announced its intention to scrutinize no-poaching provisions in contracts, including franchise agreement provisions that prohibit franchisees from soliciting each others employees. A new wave of litigation and legislative actions are poised to address this issue.

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January 26, 2017 | Legal News

Shifting Landscape: Labor and Employment Matters to Watch in 2017

Read the latest issue of the Cheng Cohen Alert to learn more about labor and employment matters to watch in 2017.

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November 23, 2016 | Legal News

New Overtime Regulations Blocked By Texas Federal Court

Read the latest issue of the Cheng Cohen Alert to learn more about the Texas federal court’s nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing its new overtime regulations.

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October 21, 2015 | Legal News

California Amends its Franchise Relationship Law. What You Need to Know.

California’s Governor signed into law a bill amending the California Franchise Relationship Act – what do you need to know?

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September 25, 2013 | Legal News

Federal Court Holds Franchisor Lacked Control of Franchisee’s Employees

A recent court decision holds that franchisor lacked control to be liable for a franchisee’s employment action. Read about the decision here.

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September 03, 2013 | Legal News

Big Litigation Win for Maximum Pricing Programs

The September 2013 issue of the Cheng Cohen Alert discusses the September 3, 2013 court decision that a franchisee’s failure to comply with a mandatory pricing promotion amounted to a breach of the franchise agreement. Read the Alert.

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July 20, 2013 | Legal News

Big Litigation Win for Quiznos

Read the July 2013 issue of the Cheng Cohen Alert. Read the Alert.

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January 19, 2013 | Legal News

Recent Amendments to COPPA Are Reminder to Review Online Practices and Policies

Read the January 2013 issue of the Cheng Cohen Alert to learn more about the amendments to COPPA Rule and the importance of reviewing online practices and policies.

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