Following a series of cyber "hacks" of computer systems at Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, the FTC launched a legal battle against Wyndham and several of its subsidiaries which essentially seeks to hold Wyndham (not the actual hackers) responsible for the data breaches. In a series of crafty wordsmanship and hypothetical comparisons, Wyndham claimed in court papers... Continue Reading →
FTC Issues New FAQ Which Might Require Revisions to ITEM 12 Territory Disclosure
On October 16, the FTC issued FAQ #37 which disallows franchisors from claiming to award an “exclusive territory” if it reserves the right to open franchised or company outlets in so-called “non-traditional venues” like airports, arenas, hospitals, hotels, malls, military installations, national parks, schools, stadiums and theme parks. Many franchisors have long excluded these closed... Continue Reading →
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