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Dec 31, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Peter Loh
Plaintiffs asserting claims for tortious interference of contracts covered by Puerto Rico’s Dealer’s Contracts Act, commonly known as Law 75, may automatically satisfy one element of such a claim. Law 75 regulates relationships between distributors and manufacturers. Ballester Hermanos, Inc. (“Ballester”) was the exclusive Puerto Rico distributor for Brugal & Co., SA (“Brugal”) rums since 1990.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Peter Loh
A Washington state appeals court has clarified the scope of Washington’s Franchise Act in Lucid Group USA, Inc. v. State of Washington, Department of Licensing. There, Lucid Group USA, Inc. (“Lucid Group”), the dealer, wanted to sell cars manufactured by its corporate sibling, Lucid USA, Inc. (“Lucid USA”). Lucid Group applied to the Department of Licensing (“DOL”) for a new motor vehicle dealer license, but the DOL denied the application.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Peter Loh
Skip to main content December 05, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 340 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jaimy Alarcon |James Baller |Peter Loh |Ryan Glasgow
Skip to main content December 02, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 337 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Jaimy Alarcon |James Baller |Peter Loh |Ryan Glasgow
Chairwoman Rosenworcel announced the tentative agenda for the FCC’s December Open Meeting scheduled for December 11th, which includes consideration of a Third Report and Order expanding the 6GHz band for very low power devices on a contiguous 1200 MHz of spectrum.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Peter Loh
The Superior Court of Connecticut addressed a contractual dispute between a manufacturer of snow removal equipment and its distributor. HP Fairfield, a distributor of snow removal equipment, argued that a manufacturer, CIVES Corporation (doing business as Viking Cives), had improperly terminated their distribution agreement without good cause, violating Connecticut law.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Peter Loh
A non-resident of Minnesota can sue a manufacturer for violation
of the Minnesota Franchise Act. At the same time, the
non-resident's purchase of the manufacturer's products at
bona fide wholesale prices did not constitute payment of a
franchise fee under the same statute. A recent Minnesota Supreme
Court ruling explores both issues.
Cambria Company LLC is a Minnesota-based manufacturer of quartz
surface products for use as countertops, tile, and other
residential applications.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Peter Loh
A non-resident of Minnesota can sue a manufacturer for violation of the Minnesota Franchise Act. At the same time, the non-resident’s purchase of the manufacturer’s products at bona fide wholesale prices did not constitute payment of a franchise fee under the same statute. A recent Minnesota Supreme Court ruling explores both issues.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Peter Loh
A franchisor may pursue claims for declaratory and injunctive relief for potential trademark infringement against a former prospective franchisee even though the prospect never actually used the marks in question. Grainier Franchise Company, LLC entered substantive negotiations with DAZ Global, LLC and its principal, Dimitry Baum (collectively “DAZ”), for the opening of a Grainier Bakery franchise in Chicago, Illinois.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Peter Loh
A franchisor may pursue claims for declaratory and injunctive
relief for potential trademark infringement against a former
prospective franchisee even though the prospect never actually used
the marks in question. Grainier Franchise Company, LLC entered
substantive negotiations with DAZ Global, LLC and its principal,
Dimitry Baum (collectively "DAZ"), for the opening of a
Grainier Bakery franchise in Chicago, Illinois.
