February 6, 2004
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Lewis G. Rudnick
Lee J. Plave
Tara A. Cope
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California and Michigan Courts Examine Recovery of Lost Future Royalty Damages
In a recent case from California, a federal trial court in California re-examined an issue that was central to a headline-making decision from the state courts of California in 1996. In July 2003, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California addressed whether a franchisor could seek compensation for future lost royalties from a franchisee after the franchise agreement between the two was terminated. It’s Just Lunch Franchise, LLC v. BLFA Enterprises, LLC and Angela Stephens, 2003 WL 21735005 (S.D. Cal. July 21, 2003).
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FTC Staff Speaks Out On Earnings Claims Made in Internet Advertising

On January 29, 2004, the FTC franchise rule staff issued a new advisory opinion (FTC Staff Advisory Opinion No. 04-2, available at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/franchise/advops/advis04-2.htm) thoughtfully addressing the subject of earnings claims and internet advertising. The staff's advisory opinion makes for interesting reading.


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