The KGR Franchise Law Blog has just posted two new podcast episodes, regarding franchising in New Zealand and in Australia, respectively. They can be found here and here, and on all major podcast platforms. A. NEW ZEALAND: Insights from franchise lawyer Stewart...
Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP has put out the first two episodes of its new podcast, the KGR Franchise Law Podcast. They can be viewed here, or on all major podcast sites: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwGkJDMOPBk&si=kZdnpq4LWwMqlFSx. The first episode has three...
On May 6, 2026, the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, Second Department, issued a decision in Westchester Fitness, LLC v. Retrofitness, LLC (258 N.Y.S.3d 694) that offers a useful, if narrow, refresher on two recurring issues in franchise litigation:...
For more than a decade, franchisors and franchisees have operated amid an evolving and often uncertain legal landscape concerning one of the most significant issues in franchise law: when may a franchisor be deemed a “joint employer” of a franchisee's employees? The...
What Changed: Overview of the New Law Virginia has enacted one of the most significant changes to its franchise laws in recent years. On April 13, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed House Bill 69 and Senate Bill 240 into law, substantially amending the Virginia...
David B. Ramsey, Esq., a franchise lawyer with Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP, presented to the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce about “How to Legally Franchise Your Business Format to Expand Outlets of Your Business.” David explained what is franchising; gave examples...
Artificial intelligence ("AI") tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have become go-to resources for busy executives trying to organize their thoughts, research legal concepts, and prepare talking points before meeting with their attorneys. It feels productive — even...
Franchisors and their management teams which elect to ignore the mandates of federal and state franchise registration/disclosure laws - - by failing to register when necessary, effecting disclosure as required or by engaging in fraudulent conduct - - can expect to...
